1941 in New Zealand - Citizendia

1941 in New Zealand:
Other years in New Zealand
1938 • 1939 • 1940 • 1941 • 1942 • 1943 • 1944

Population

Estimated Population as of 31 December: 1,631,200 ^[1]
Increase since 31/12/1940: -2400 (-0. Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 1618500 Increase since 31/12/1937 16500 (1 Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 1641600 Increase since 31/12/1938 23300 (1 Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 1633600 Increase since 31/12/1939 -8000 (-0 Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 1636400 Increase since 31/12/1941 5200 (0 Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 1642000 Increase since 31/12/1942 5600 (0 Population Estimated Population as of 31 December 1676300 Increase since 31/12/1943 34300 (2 15%)
Males per 100 Females: 96. 1
The scheduled census was not held due to World War II

Incumbents

Regal and Vice Regal

Head of State - George VI
Governor-General - The Viscount Galway GCMG DSO OBE PC, succeeded same year by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Cyril Newall GCB OM GCMG CBE AM ^[2]

Government

The 26th New Zealand Parliament continued with the Labour Party in government. The New Zealand government department Statistics New Zealand conducts a Census of Population and Dwellings every five years Head of state is the generic term for the individual or collective office that serves as the chief public representative of a Monarchic or Republican Nation-state The Governor-General of New Zealand (Te Kawana Tianara o Aotearoa is the representative of the Sovereign in right of New Zealand (currently Queen George Vere Arundel Monckton-Arundell 8th Viscount Galway GCMG DSO OBE (1882&ndash1943 was a British Politician. The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George Prince Regent (later George The Distinguished Service Order ( DSO) is a Military decoration of the United Kingdom, and formerly of other Commonwealth countries awarded for The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign. Marshal of the Royal Air Force Cyril Louis Norton Newall 1st Baron Newall GCB OM GCMG CBE AM (15 February 1886 - The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (formerly The Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath) is a British Order of chivalry founded by George The Order of Merit is a British and Commonwealth Order bestowed by the Monarch. The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a British order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George Prince Regent (later George The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British Order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by King George V. Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia on 14 February 1975 "for the purpose of according recognition The Parliament of New Zealand consists of the Queen of New Zealand and the New Zealand House of Representatives and until 1951 the New Zealand Legislative Council The New Zealand Labour Party is a New Zealand political party 1941 should have been an election year, but the election was deferred due to World War II. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including

Speaker of the House - Bill Barnard (Democratic Labour Party)
Prime Minister - Peter Fraser
Minister of Finance - Walter Nash
Minister of Foreign Affairs - Frank Langstone
Attorney-General - Rex Mason

Parliamentary opposition

Leader of the Opposition - Sidney Holland (National Party). In New Zealand the Speaker of the House of Representatives is the individual who chairs the country's legislative body the New Zealand House of Representatives William Edward (Bill Barnard CBE ( 29 January 1886 - 12 March 1958) was a New Zealand Politician. The Democratic Labour Party was a political party in New Zealand. The Prime Minister of New Zealand is New Zealand's Head of government consequent on being the leader of the party or coalition with majority support in Peter Fraser (1884 - 1950 served as Prime Minister of New Zealand from 27 March 1940 until 13 December 1949. The Minister of Finance is a senior figure within the Government of New Zealand. Sir Walter Nash, GCMG, CH ( 12 February 1882 &ndash 4 June 1968) served as Prime Minister of the Second The Minister of Foreign Affairs is a major ministerial portfolio in the government of New Zealand. Frank Langstone (1881 – 1969 was a New Zealand Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister and High Commissioner to Canada. The Attorney-General is a political office in New Zealand. It is simultaneously a ministerial position and an administrative office and has responsibility for supervising Henry Greathead Rex Mason ( 3 June 1885 - 2 April 1975) was a New Zealand politician The Leader of the Opposition in New Zealand is the politician who at least in theory commands the support of the non-government bloc of members in the New Zealand Sir Sidney George Holland, GCMG, CH, ( October 18 1893 - August 5 1961) was Prime Minister of New Zealand The New Zealand National Party ("National" or "the Nats" currently forms the second-largest (in terms of parliamentary seats Political party ^[3]

Main centre leaders

Mayor of Auckland - Ernest Davis then John Allum
Mayor of Hamilton - Harold David Caro
Mayor of Wellington - Thomas Hislop
Mayor of Christchurch - Robert M. Macfarlane then Ernest Andrews
Mayor of Dunedin - Andrew Henson Allen

Events

16 January: formation of the New Zealand Women's Auxiliary Air Force ^[4]
March: 2NZEF deployed to northern Greece and were soon involved in the Battle of Greece. The Mayor of Auckland is the directly elected head of the Auckland City Council, the municipal government of Auckland City, New Zealand. The Mayor of Hamilton New Zealand is the head of the municipal government of Hamilton, New Zealand, and presides over the Hamilton City Council The Mayor of Wellington is the head of the municipal government of Wellington, New Zealand, and presides over the Wellington City Council Thomas Charles Atkinson Hislop (1888-1965 was the Mayor of Wellington from 1931 to 1944 The Mayor of Christchurch is the head of the municipal government of Christchurch, New Zealand, and presides over the Christchurch City Council. Sir Robert Mafeking Macfarlane ( 17 May 1901 - 2 December 1982) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. The Mayor of Dunedin is the head of the municipal government of Dunedin, New Zealand, and presides over the Dunedin City Council Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Military history of New Zealand in World War I The New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF was the title of the Military force sent from New Zealand The Battle of Greece (also known as Operation Marita, Unternehmen Marita was a World War II battle that occurred on the Greek mainland and in southern Albania

24 April - 30 April: New Zealand forces evacuated from mainland Greece to Crete. Events 1479 BC - Thutmose III ascends to the throne of Egypt, although power effectively shifts to Hatshepsut (according to Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule The 2nd New Zealand Division was New Zealand's major land formation during much of World War II. Greece (Ελλάδα transliterated: Elláda, historically, Ellás,) officially the Hellenic Republic (Ελληνική Δημοκρατία Crete ( Greek: Κρήτη transliteration: Krētē, modern transliteration Kriti) is the largest of the Greek islands and the
20 May - 1 June: Battle of Crete - New Zealand forces suffer heavy losses: 671 dead, 967 wounded, 2,180 captured. Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected The Battle of Crete ( German Luftlandeschlacht um Kreta; Greek Μάχη της Κρήτης) was a battle during World War II On the first day of the German invasion, Charles Upham wins the V.C

7 December Hawaii bombed in a surprise attack by Japanese carrier forces on the US Navy. Captain Charles Hazlitt Upham, VC and Bar (21 September 1908 – 22 November 1994 was a New Zealand soldier who earned the Victoria Cross See below the section "Separate Commonwealth awards" Note that since Events 43 BC - Marcus Tullius Cicero assassinated 1696 - Connecticut Route 108, one of the oldest highways
8 December New Zealand declares war on Japan in response to Japanese attack on the United States. Events 1609 - Biblioteca Ambrosiana opens its reading room the second public library of Europe.
10 December British battlecruiser HMS Repulse and battleship HMS Prince of Wales sunk by Japanese torpedo planes, effectively taking Britain out of the sea war in the Pacific. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Service in World War I Repulse first saw action on 17 November 1917 at the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight. Naming The Admiralty ordered construction of two new ''King George V''-class Battleships on 29 July 1936 (the other became HMS ''King George V'')

Arts and literature

See 1941 in art, 1941 in literature, Category:1941 books

Appointments and awards

See: New Zealand Order of Merit , Order of New Zealand

Archbishop of New Zealand
Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia , see appointments to Diocese

Sport

See: 1941 in sports , Category:1941 in sports

Cricket

Horse racing

See Category:New Zealand horse races

Rugby

Category:Rugby union in New Zealand, Category:All Blacks

Ranfurly Shield

Rugby league

New Zealand national rugby league team

Soccer

Chatham Cup competition not held

Births

5 January: Bob Cunis, cricketer. List of years in Art Events Ettore DeGrazia 's work appears for the first time in Arizona Highways magazine The year 1941 in literature involved some significant events and new books Events January 5 - Ernesto Bonino debuts on Italian Radio January 15 - Olivier Messiaen 's Public broadcasting in New Zealand has undergone many changes since the first Radio broadcast on 17 November 1921 The year 1941 in film involved some significant events in particular the release of a film consistently rated as one of the greatest films of all time A chronology of Feature films and feature-length Telemovies produced or filmed in New Zealand ordered by year of release Key * = Funded New Zealand cinema can refer to films made by New Zealand -based production companies in New Zealand The New Zealand Order of Merit is an Order established in 1996 "for those persons who in any field of endeavour The Order of New Zealand is the highest honour in New Zealand 's honours system, created "to recognise outstanding service to the Crown and people of New Zealand The Archbishop of New Zealand is the primate, or head of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia. Many sporting events did not take place because of World War II. The Ranfurly Shield, colloquially known as the Log o' Wood, is perhaps the most prestigious trophy in New Zealand 's domestic Rugby union competition The New Zealand national rugby league side represents New Zealand in the sport of Rugby league. The Chatham Cup is New Zealand 's premier Knockout tournament in men's Football (soccer. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Robert Smith Cunis (born 5 January, 1941 in Whangarei; died 9 August, 2008 in Ruakaka) played 20 Test matches
3 February: Gary Bartlett, cricketer. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Gary Alex Bartlett (born 3 February, 1941 in Blenheim) is a former Cricketer He played 10 Test matches for New Zealand
12 February: Ross Morgan, cricketer. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Ross Winston Morgan (born 12 February, 1941 in Auckland) was a New Zealand Cricketer He played 20 Tests for New Zealand
12 February: Bruno Lawrence, actor. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the Bruno Lawrence ( February 12 1941 &ndash June 10 1995, Wellington, New Zealand) was a New Zealand Musician
26 February: Keith Thomson, cricketer. Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Keith Thomson (born February 26, 1941, Methven) is a former New Zealand Cricketer who played in 2 Tests in 1968 both of
7 May: Grahame Bilby, cricketer. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Grahame Paul Bilby (born 7 May, 1941 in Wellington) is a former New Zealand Cricketer who played in two Tests against the
20 July: Pita Sharples, academic and politician. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
12 September: Doug Kidd, politician. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Douglas Lorimer Kidd, DCNZM (Born 12 September 1941) is a former New Zealand politician
29 October: Bryan Yuile, cricketer. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Bryan William Yuile (born 29 October, 1941 in Palmerston North, New Zealand) is a Cricketer He played 17 Test Matches for
7 November: Jim Sutton, politician. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat James Robert Sutton, CNZM (born 7 November 1941) generally known as Jim Sutton, was a New Zealand politician from 1984 - 1990

Chin Wing Ho (Peter Chin), mayor of Dunedin. Peter (Wing Ho Chin (陳荣和 Pinyin: Chén Rónghé CNZM (born 1941 is the current Mayor of Dunedin, New Zealand.
Gary Day, actor. Gary Day (born 1941 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is an actor who has appeared in Australian television police drama series including Homicide
Roderick Deane, economist, public sector reformer, and businessman. Roderick (Rod Deane, (born 1941 in Auckland New Zealand economist public sector reformer and businessman
Lynley Dodd, children's author. Lynley Dodd (born 1941 is a prominent author of children’s books from New Zealand.
Malcolm Douglas, politician. Malcolm Douglas (born 1941 was a New Zealand Politician of the Labour Party.
Alan K. Grant, writer, humourist. Alan Keith Grant ( 1941 - 8 April 2000) generally known by his initials as A
Bob Harvey, mayor of Waitakere City. Robert Harvey QSO (b about 1941 always known simply as Bob Harvey, is Mayor of Waitakere City, one of the four cities which make up the
Allan Hawkey, cartoonist. Allan Hawkey (born 1941 is a cartoonist based in Hamilton New Zealand.
(in England): Bernard Holman, artist. Bernard Holman (born in Woking, Surrey, England in 1941 and died in Dunedin, New Zealand on September 11 1988
Maurice McTigue, politician and diplomat. Maurice McTigue, QSO (born in Methven 1940 was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.
Owen Marshall, writer (Owen Marshall Jones). For the TV show see Owen Marshall Counselor at Law Owen Marshall (born 1941 Te Kuiti, New Zealand) is the pen
Ian Mune, actor and director. Ian Barry Mune (born 1941 is a New Zealand character actor and director
Ian Peters, politician. Ian Peters (born 1941) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party.

Category:1941 births

Deaths

26 May: William John Lyon, Labour MP, killed serving with 2NZEF on Crete. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place William John (Jack Lyon (1898 – 26 May 1941) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. Military history of New Zealand in World War I The New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF was the title of the Military force sent from New Zealand
27 July: Alfred Henry O'Keeffe, painter. Events 1214 - Battle of Bouvines: In France, Philip II of France defeats John of England. Alfred Henry O'Keeffe (21 July 1858 - 27 July 1941 New Zealand artist and art teacher
4 October: George Troup, architect. Events 610 - Heraclius arrives by ship from Africa at Constantinople, overthrows Byzantine Emperor Phocas Sir George Alexander Troup CMG ( October 21 1863 – October 4 1941) was a New Zealand architect engineer and statesman
20 October: Stanley Graham, murderer (shot by police). Events 1740 - Maria Theresa takes the throne of Austria. France, Prussia, Bavaria and Saxony Eric Stanley Graham ( c 1900&ndash 21 October 1941) was a New Zealand Mass murderer who killed seven people
1 November: Gordon Hultquist, Labour MP, killed serving with 2NZEF in North Africa. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Axel Gordon Hultquist, known as Gordon Hultquist (1904 – 1 November 1941) was a New Zealand politician of the Labour Party. Military history of New Zealand in World War I The New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF was the title of the Military force sent from New Zealand
28 November: John Manchester Allen, National MP, killed serving with 2NZEF in Libya. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events John Manchester Allen ( 3 August 1901 – 28 November 1941) was a New Zealand politician of the National Party. Military history of New Zealand in World War I The New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF was the title of the Military force sent from New Zealand
29 November: Arthur Nattle Grigg, National MP, killed serving with 2NZEF in Libya. Events 1777 - San Jose California, is founded as el Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe Arthur Nattle Grigg (1896 - 1941 was a New Zealand politician of the National Party. Military history of New Zealand in World War I The New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF was the title of the Military force sent from New Zealand

Albert Glover, politician. Albert Edward Glover (1849-1941 was a New Zealand Politician of the Liberal Party.
Sir James Parr, politician. Christopher James Parr, later known as Sir James Parr (1869-1941 was a New Zealand Politician of the Reform Party, and was Mayor of Auckland

Category:1941 deaths

References

^ http://www.stats.govt.nz/NR/rdonlyres/24107FC8-E7B5-4CF2-B17C-15E31CCA7D05/0/HistoricalPop.xls
^ Statistics New Zealand: New Zealand Official Yearbook, 1990. ISSN 0078-0170 page 52
^ Elections NZ - Leaders of the Opposition. Retrieved on 2008-04-06. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats Caecilius Metellus Scipio and Marcus Porcius Cato in the Battle of Thapsus
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