resource distributed to schools throughout New Zealand, is introduced. Frances Hodgkins holds her first solo exhibition, in London. Publishing firm A.H. & A.W. Reed is established in Dunedin. The House of Royal Doulton produces Kia Ora, a ceramic series of New Zealand themes, which become a collectors' item. The sciences Thames astronomer John Grigg discovers his third comet, all of which are named after him. Pioneer aircraft designer Richard Pearse finally patents details for his wings and aircraft controls. Flora and fauna The now extinct huia bird which was endemic to New Zealand, is last seen in the Tararua Ranges on 28 December. Full protection is promulgated for the tui, kākā, paradise duck and oystercatcher. Chamois deer, six does and two bucks from Neuberg in Austria, are introduced to the country and released in the Aoraki/Mount Cook area as a hunting resource. This is the peak year in the country's history for milling for export of the rapidly disappearing native kauri. Media 26 September: The first issue of The Dominion newspaper (now The Dominion Post) is published in Wellington to mark the occasion of New Zealand becoming a Dominion. After 36 years of publication, the authoritative weekly paper, the New Zealand Mail, closes. Transport December: The Maori II, a triple-screw steamer which is the first purpose-built, inter-island ferry in the country, makes its first run between Lyttelton and Wellington. Sport Boxing (amateur) National amateur champions Heavyweight – J. Lloyd (Christchurch) Middleweight – J. Gilmour (Christchurch) Lightweight – R. Mayze (Christchurch) Featherweight – E. Sanderson (Auckland) Bantamweight – B. Tracy (Wellington) Cricket Inaugural year of Plunket Shield, won by Canterbury. The MCC tour the country, losing to New Zealand at the Basin Reserve, but winning at Lancaster Park. Chess The 20th National Chess Championship was held in Christchurch, and was won by W.S. Viner of Perth (overseas players were allowed until 1934) Golf The first New Zealand Open championship is held at the Napier Golf Club at Waiohiki and is won by amateur Arthur Duncan. The 15th National Amateur Championships were held in Napier Men: Arthur Duncan (Wellington) – 5th title Women: Mrs G. Williams Hockey The Challenge Shield is introduced. Horse racing Harness racing New Zealand Trotting Cup: Marian Auckland Trotting Cup: All Night Thoroughbred racing Apologue becomes the first New Zealand-owned horse to win the Melbourne Cup. Auckland Cup – Zimmerman Wellington Cup – Achilles New Zealand Derby –