1893 in New Zealand
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With the sudden death of John Ballance on 27 April the 13 years of Richard Seddon as Prime Minister begins. On 28 November New Zealand women become the first in the world to vote in a national election.
The Electoral Bill granting women the franchise is given Royal Assent by Governor Lord Glasgow on 19 September, and women voted for the first time on 28 November. The Liberal Party is re-elected and begins the 12th New Zealand Parliament.
Leader of the Opposition — William Rolleston (Independent) until 8 November, then William Russell (Independent).
The first Australia and New Zealand Championships are held. Tim O'Connor (in the Shot Put) is the first New Zealander to win an event. These combined Championships are held biennially until 1927 except during World War I.
The hammer throw is held for the first time at a New Zealand National Championships.
The second firm in the country to begin the manufacture of billiard tables does so in Auckland.
National Champion: Franz Vaughan Siedeberg of Dunedin. (his 2nd title)
The New Zealand Amateur Championships are held for the first time. They are hosted by the Otago Golf Club and staged at the Balmacewan course.
National Champions
National Champions (Men)
Provincial club rugby champions include:
Ballinger Belt — Private A. Ballinger (Wellington Guards)
Provincial Champions:
National Champions (Men)
National Champions
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