EVENTS OF THE YEAR.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20760, 31 December 1930, Page 14

EVENTS OF THE YEAR.

RECORD OF OCCURRENCES.

DOMINION AND OVERSEAS.

DEATHS OF PROMINENT MEN

The following is a record of outstanding events of the year now closing, including both local and overseas occurrences of importance:—

January. N ew Year honours announced: G.C.M.G., the Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Ward; K.C.M.G., the Hon. Michael Myers, Chief Justice; Knight Bachelor, the Hon. T. K. Sidey; C.M.G., Mr. Edward William Kane, clerk of parliaments; Mr. Robert Parker, organist of Wellington; C.8.E., Mr. Arthur Albert Luckham, resident Commissiorter of Niue Tsland.

13.—First test cricket match between ! M.C.C. and New Zealand, played at Christchurch, results in a win for the Visitors by eight wickets. 17. _Mr. Norman ("Wizard") Smith averages 148.637 miles per hour over a ten-mile course on tho Ninety Mile Beach, near Kaitaia. 18.—The-Hon. W. B. Taverner, Minister of Railways, announces abandonment of the Morning?ido Tunnel from the schedule pj"OjDosed railway improvements. 1 ' V s 21.—Five Powers Naval Conference opened by King George in London. 27.-/-M.C.C. draws with New Zealand in second test match, played in Wellington. 28.—General Primo de Rivera resigns tho Premiership of Spain after a dictatorship existing from 1925. Jl.—Otago's entrant, Eileen, wins the Sanders Cup at Auckland. February.

B.—Sir Charles Fergusson and Lady Fergusson leave New Zealand at the conclusion of Sir Charles' term of office as Governor-General. 14— Death of Sir Thomas Mackenzie, exPrime Minister. 17.—The third cricket test match between M.C.C. and New Zealand, played at Auckland, results in a draw. - £o.—r-Wellington wool sale abandoned because of the absence of buyers. The minimum of 20,000 bales was not offered, sellers holding back in the hope of improved conditions later. 24—Fourth test cricket match between M.C.C. and New Zealand, played at Auckland, results in further draw. March. B. Mahatma Gandhi presents a note to to the Viceroy of India detailing complaints concerning the administration and taxation of the country, and makes preparations for his march of demonstration against the salt taxes. 10.— Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd, of the United States Navy, returns to Dunedin from his Antarctic expedition. 11.—Auckland defeats Wellington by 150 runs on the first innings in Plunket Shield match, but loses the trophy through not gaining an outright victory. 19.—Death of the Earl of Balfour announced. Lord Bledisloe, Governor-General-Designate, arrives in New Zealand, accompanied by Lady Bledisloe. 21.—Mr. H. R. Jenkins, M.P. for Parnell, announces his resignation of the seat, /following his secession from the United Party. April. l._ First visit to Auckland of Lord Bledisloe, Governor-General. 4.—Federal Government of Australia im poses new tariff duties restricting imports of "luxury" classes, in an effort to improve the country's financial position. s.—Six killed and five injured in level crossing accident near Hikurangi, /when motor-bus crashed into train. 16.—Death of Sir George Clifford, aged 82 22—London Naval Treaty signed by plenipotentiaries representing Britain and the British Empire, the United States of America, Japan, Italy and France. Conference concludes. May. f.—Mr. W. P. Endean, Reform candidate, wins Parnell by-election with a majority of 1485 votes. 15.—Resignation of office as Prime Minister announced by Sir Joseph Ward. 21.—Hon. G. W. Forbes chosen Leader of L T nited Party. 24.—Miss Amy Johnson reaches Darwin from Croydon, England, which she left on May 5. 28.—Mr. Forbes' Ministry assumed office. Juno.

3.—Birthday honours announced. K.C.M.G., Sir Thomas YVilford; Knight Bachelor, Sir Alfred Bankart; C.M.G., Mr. R. A. Anderson, of Invercargill, and Mr. P. D. N. Verschaffelt, Public Service Commissioner. 7.—Earth fault appears at Arapuni, causing closing of hydro-electric works. 13, —Sir Henry Segrave killed after establishing new water speed record of 98.75 miles an hour at Lake Windermere.

16. —Six people killed in level-crossing.ac cident at Soekburn, Christchurch.

17.—England wins first cricket test against Australia at Trent Bridge by 93 runs.

21.—British Rugby team wins first test match against New Zealand at Dunedin, 6 —3. 25. Squadron-Leader Kingsford Smith and his companions make East to West Atlantic flight from Portmarnock, Ireland, to Harbour Grace, Newfoufidlanu 27.—Death of Sir Maui Pomare in California. July. 1. wins second cricket lest match .it Lord's by seven wickets. 6.—A1l Blacks- win second test match against British team at Christchurch, 13-10. 8. —Death at Wellington of Sir Joseph \Vard, aged 74 years. 15. —Third cricket test at Letds drawn. 16.—Suspension of compulsory military training in New Zealand announced. 19. —Death of Sir Robert Stout, former Chief Justice and Premier. 24.—New Zealand Budget, embodying higher taxation, introduced. 26.—A1l Blacks win third lest match against British Rugby team at Auck land, 15—10. 28. —Canadian Liberal Government defeated at general elections by Conservative Party, led by Mr. It. B. Ben net t. 20.-: Fourth cricket test at Manchester crawn. Execution of Arthur Thomas Munn (see May 27). August. C.—All Blacks win fourth test against British Rugbv learn at Wellington, 22—8. 15.—Royal Mail steamer Tahiti breaks down in Pacific 400 miles from Rnrotinga, later foundering without loss of life. 22.—Australia wins final cricket test at Oval by innings and 39 runs. 26.—Prime Minister and party left for London. September. 6.—Hurricane causes over 4000 deaths at Snnlo Domingo, West Indies. 6.—Revolution in Argentina results in overthrow of Government. lS.—German Coalition Government defeated at general elections. 18.—Fourth race for America's Cup won iby Enterprise, which defeated Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock V. in all four races sailed. 20.—Death of Earl of Birkenhead.

October. I.—lmperial Conference opened. s.—British dirigible RlOl, on trial trip to India, crashed at Beauvais, France, with loss of 47 lives, including the Secretary of State for Air, Lord Thomson, and other notables. 15,—Report of Professor P. G. Horncll on Arapuni hydro-electric works presented to Parliament. Ho approved the sito and recommended remedial measures to restore safe working. 19.—Wing-Commandcr Kingsford Smith establishes record flight from England to Australia, completing flight in 10

davs 2 hours. 20.—Eclipse of tho sun, partially visible in New Zealand. 25.—Labour Party returned in New South Wales State elections. New Zealand Parliamentary session ended. November.

4.—American elections result in important swing to Democrats and parties are almost equalised in both

houses. 12. —Opening of Round Table Indian Conference in London by tho King. 14, —Disastrous collapse of hillside on which portion of the town of Lyons was built, and large loss of lives and

property. 16.—New Auckland railway station opened for traffic. 25.—First Dominion wool sale for the season opened in Auckland, the top price being lOd per lb. 30.—T0 Aroha jubilee celebrations begun. December. 12.—Operations to restore Arapuni hydroelectric works commenced, about 200 men being employed. 19, —Finnish steamers Oberon and A returns collide in fog off Kattegat, many passengors, including Mr. J. W. 11. T. Douglas, tho famous cricketer, being drowned. 22.—Auckland Aero Club pupil pilot, Mr. Cyril Olsen, killed in crash at Mangere.