 | INTERNATIONAL HISTORY |
The Nobel prize is first awarded.
Gugliemo Marconi sends the first transatlantic radio message.
 | LOCAL HISTORY |
NZ declined invitation to join Australian Federation
Nov 16 - Earthquake (most severe at Cheviot) damages the Cathedral Spire. After this third incident, the top of the spire was rebuilt in timber and metal instead of stone.
The Duke & Duchess of York visit. The will become King George V and Queen Mary.
Robert Falcon Scott's first Antartic expedition arrives.
Credit: Ch-ChCity Libraries
 | RACING HISTORY FEATURE RACE COMMENT |
1901 NEW ZEALAND HANDICAP
In 1901 the New Zealand Handicap, the forerunner of the Cup, was confined to horses that could do 5 min or better for two miles and according to "The Referee", "an excellent field of seven went to the post." Mr T Yarr's Monte Carlo, the outsider, won comfortably in 4:50 4-5 beating Albert and Victory.
The unplaced horses were Vickery, The Heir, What and All Day.
Monte Carlo by Lincoln Yet was trained and driven by B Edwards.
Credit: 'Ribbonwood' writing in NZ Trotting Calendar 25Oct44
 | CLUB HISTORY CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CLUB |
CPTC
The Club ran into difficult times and reduced the stakes for the main races from £120 to £60.
Credit: CPTC: Centennial History