Working dogs

Date: 1959

By: Ball, Murray Hone, 1939-2017

Reference: J-047-001/004

Description: Cartoons on various social and political issues covering topics; safety in school play grounds, the morning after ANZAC Day celebrations, stock diversification among farmers, television attempts to get a closer view of rugby games. Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council. Quantity: 4 photocopy/ies A3 size. Physical Description: A3 photocopies Processing information: Record updated on 29 June 2023 when the access and use conditions were updated per the agreement with Diogenes Designs Limited for the Murray Ball Estate.

Date: 1999

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-554-021/042

Description: Political cartoons. Jenny Shipley waits for the corner to be turned in the tourism row. Fringe political games. 1. Murray McCully passes the buck on the tourism row. 2. Helen Clark spread the rumour. Comment on the barbarism of human behaviour as news tells us that Hutu rebels hack tourists to death in Uganda. Comment on Air New Zealand's growing service and safety problems. More Fringe political games... Dodging the issue - Jenny Shipley. Losing the plot: - Clem Simich. A TVNZ executive is put in the firing line over the John Hawkesby payout. Farmers celebrate the end of the draught. Monica Lewinsky's side of the Bill Clinton sex scandal. Saatch boss, Kevin Roberts is made to walk the plank by the Tourism Board. New developments in genetic modification. Comment on the resilience of Tourism Minister Murray McCully to withstand the tourism row. Jenny Shipley explains she won't support the Alliance's Bill calling for labelling of all genetically modified food until the Bill has been redrafted with the National Party logo on the front instead of the Alliance one. A look into the Serbian Police Handbook which identifies threats and instructs Serbian Police to destroy them. The British establishment congratulate themselves on rooting out greed and corruption from the IOC (International Olympic Committee?) and go back to their indulgent ways. Comment on the contradiction between Paul Holmes pitching his show to the ordinary kiwi while receiving a $770,000 salary. Helen Clark trails in the polls as Labour heads toward the next election. Jenny Shipley leads the charge of the firemen against unpopular reformer Roger Estall. Allied planes swoop low over a Serbian soldier about to execute a woman and her baby. Allied war planes are dispatched with personal messages, except the spelling isn't that flash. Comment on the publics feeling of helplessness in the face of mass killings in Kosovo and the Nato response to the violence. Comment on the thought that the APEC summit in Auckland would bring American tourists. Comment on voyeuristic television shows. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1979

From: Watt, James Norwood, 1928-2018: Collection

Reference: PAColl-10577-4

Description: Photographs of Fieldays at Mystery Creek, Ohinemuri River in flood, and a beached boat, taken by James (Jim) Watt, 1979. Fieldays photographs feature trade displays for Igloo dog kennels (with an unidentified dog) and tractors and diggers and other farm machinery (Iseki, Tracgrip, John Deere, Kubota). Images of Ohinemuri River in flood in July 1979 show rapids as well as water levels by the road and a railway bridge. Also includes beached boat ‘Santam I’ on Whangamata Beach. Annotations on original folder holding prints reading "510 [Pulling?] Butchers Boat". Quantity: 15 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler prints Transfers: Negatives have been separated from this item due to storage requirements. See 35mm-103819 to 35mm-103825..

Date: 24 February 1956

From: Minhinnick, Gordon, 1902-1992 :[111 original pencil and ink cartoons. 1930s-1980s]

Reference: C-171-019

Description: Depicts a farmyard scene with Auckland Mayor John Luxford as a farmer ('Old Man Luxford') leaning on a fence and reading a newspaper. The farmyard contains a number of traditional farm animals (pigs, cows, chickens, ducks and a farm dog) that are being terrorised by baby crocodiles. Traditional stock feed has been replaced with 'Best Algae'. Brown's Island is visible in the background. Refers to two news stories, the first that the Auckland Council was considering farming Brown's Island and the second that farmed crocodiles 'pay dividends'. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - Farmer John [in pencil]; Recto - top right - Minhinnick [in ink] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Felt pen and pencil on paper, 365 x 500 mm

Date: 30 May 1990

By: Lange, John Henry, 1904-1996; Hammersley, Harvey, active 1926-1993

Reference: OHColl-0276/1

Description: Jack Lange describes his family background; education; World War One callup experiences; childhood chores; upbringing near Wanaka; sport and life as a farm worker, shepherd, musterer and drover in Central Otago. Recalls various anecdotes of his cattle droving days; working dogs and reasons for remaining single. Gives reasons for move to the North Island. Talks about his health and treatment at Rotorua; appointment as a roadman near Makarora and duties as a roadman. Sums up his life. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wanaka Interviewer(s) - Harvey Hammersley Venue - Mr Lange's home at Lake Wanaka Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003166; 003167; 003168 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0604.

Date: 1986

From: New Zealand colouring and activity books. 1940-1980s.

By: Budget Books Pty Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-COLOURING-BOOKS-1986-01

Description: Colouring book with black and white line illustrations by Murray Ball, from the "Footrot Flats" cartoon strip, featuring Dog, Wal, Horse, , Major, cecil, Cooch Windgrass, Aunt Dolly and Pongo. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Softbound volume, 275 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by Archway Books, in 2016.

Date: [1998]

From: Poppleton, Philip George, 1922- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6698

Description: Reminiscences of Poppleton's time on Campbell Island from 1955 to 1956 and 1958 to 1960. He begins with a short background, his appointment to a position with a team based on Campbell Island and goes on to describe their daily life and routines, weather, work, flora and fauna, health matters and contact with the outside world. A list of the team is provided on page 9; they were Forester Davidson, Vernon Petty, Harry Coleman, Bryan Perkinson, Dave Jamieson and Dave Harrison. Includes a profile of Hans Sebastien Campbell, a German shepherd/fox terrier cross dog required for work by the Campbell Islanders. Also includes description of the preparations and closure of the station in 1995. Also includes copies of drawings of the buildings, M V `Holmlea' and `Holmglen', plans of the hostel on Campbell Island, of the meteorological office and of Tucker Camp and Cove, the Beeman station, maps of historic sites, philatelic covers collected by Eric Gibbs of Taihape The main narrative ends at page 105 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (case folder). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Slide of Hans Sebastien Campbell returned to Photographic Archive (1 Dec 1999).

Date: [1914-1918]

By: Underwood & Underwood (Firm)

Reference: PA4-0502

Description: Stereoscopic photograph of a Red Cross dog and soldier, taken by photographer from Underwood and Underwood. Inscriptions: Mount verso - No. 35. - A Red Cross dog and soldier he got help for.- Copyright by Underwood and Underwood. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Albumen print

Date: [1912-1959]

From: Riddiford family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5714-028

Description: Comprises correspondence and other papers re vehicles (1947, 1959); driving infringements (1922, 1923); letter from Algar Williams re land at Te Awaiti (1920); letter re sale of bookcase (1915); telegram re Riddiford's employment of German shearers (1914); Dominion Laboratory water analysis of `Longwood's water (1912); telegrams re wool sales (1921); Tauherenikau and Featherston-Longwood water races (1913-1914); letter, M Murphy re romney studs, and being a bachelor (nd); letter W Pollard re trees 1923); letter, C F Pierce, re taking Sheridan to work (1926); letter re firewood for Te Awaiti (1921); correspondence with Arthur Iorns and Williams and Kettle re sale of Te Awaiti (1920, 1922); wool prices (1921, 1922); papers re Land Tax scheme (1912); papers re Eric Lees' financial problems (1921); `Memorandum on the wool question' by DHS (1920); notes re Tom Smith and financial loss (1927); confidential open letter re wool freight costs (1923); note re labour costs (H F Johnston, 1928); letters, T Lloyd of Marton, re Comethup (a horse) (1913); letters re Castle Fire Alarm (1912); extract from the `Morning Post' `To revive trade; demands of income tax payers (1922); letters from Ian MacRae re assistance in `Tyneside' mortgage (1928); letter, Nancy Rilleston, re job (19121); letter, DHS to W B Martin, re recreation ground, Featherston (1927); telegram re donation or sale of Karori land to school (1919); letter, Dept of Immigration, re importation of farm boys (1914); and letter, C Tilleard Natusch re house building proposal in Martinborough (1914) and Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1919

From: Kapiti Coast District Libraries: Photographs of the Webber family

By: Webber, Rangi, active 1920s

Reference: 1/2-057645-F

Description: Arona Webber, riding a cattlebeast, photographed in 1919 by Rangi Webber. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Cellulose triacetate copy negative

Date: 1997 - 1998

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-046-011

Description: Cartoon of rural life. Several farmers and a dog hang around a small rural pub bar. The publican invites them to have a drink while they wait fore the bar to open. Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council. Extended Title - 'If you're drinking to forget please pay in advance.' Chosen as David Henshaw's pick of his cartoons at the opening of The Famous Five Exhibition. Quantity: 1 colour page from calendar. Physical Description: Reproduction of watercolour and pen. Image size 280 x 390 mm.

Date: [192-?]

From: Jones, Frederick Nelson, 1881-1962 :Negatives of the Nelson district

Reference: 1/2-025997-G

Description: Unidentified hunter, photographed circa 1920s by Frederick Nelson Jones of Nelson. Shows him holding a gun, with two dogs at his feet. Dead quail hang on the wall behind him. Location unidentified, probably Nelson district. Source of descriptive information - Notes on file print. Collection from on-line negative register. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative

Date: 2006

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

Reference: DCDL-0001892

Description: A man and a woman are shown standing in their living room confronting a very pampered-looking poodle who is reclining on a soft cushion in an armchair. They tell her that she is about to join the workforce. Refers to the exemption of working dogs from the microchipping requirement. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: ca 1855?

From: Creator of Collection Unknown: Photographs of the MacKenzie country

Reference: 1/2-007818-F

Description: Sheep dog owned by James Mackenzie of Canterbury. Photograph taken (circa 1855?) by an unidentified photographer. Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negative

Date: 1997 - 1998

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-046-008

Description: Cartoon of rural life. A farmer explains to a new-born lamb what to expect in it's short life. Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council. Quantity: 1 colour page from calendar. Physical Description: Reproduction of watercolour and pen. Image size 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 1997 - 1998

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-046-006

Description: Cartoon of rural life. Two farmers ride on their horses across a paddock with their dogs beside them. One of the farmers explains who owns which part of his farm. Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council. Quantity: 1 colour page from calendar. Physical Description: Reproduction of watercolour and pen. Image size 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 1959

From: Ball, Murray, 1939-2017: 4 photocopies of cartoons published in the Manawatu Times April/May 1959.

Reference: J-047-003

Description: Shows an unsuspecting farmer being chased by a new African strain of bull. Two other farmers watch while they discuss the need for stock diversification. In the background children shoot lions or bison with their bow and arrows and cows throw a cattle dog into the air. Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council. Extended Title - 'PALMERSTON NORTH, May 14 ("The Dominion" Reporter) - Diversification was a new and unfamiliar word to many farmers a few years ago but recently it has become very much a part of the farmer's vocabulary - it certainly features prominently in farm planning, particularly in the Manawatu and Rangitikei districts.' Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. 1 newspaper clipping. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy and 1 newspaper clipping 130mm x 208mm Processing information: Record updated on 29 June 2023 when the access and use conditions were updated per the agreement with Diogenes Designs Limited for the Murray Ball Estate.

Date: 1997 - 1998

By: Henshaw, David, 1939-2014

Reference: J-046-007

Description: Cartoon of rural life. A farmer sits on a boulder composing an advertisement for a female life partner. His horse and dog wait beside him. Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council. Quantity: 1 colour page from calendar. Physical Description: Reproduction of watercolour and pen. Image size 280 x 390 mm.

Date: 2006

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009654

Description: Shows a sheep dog representing farmers requesting Helen Clark, who is standing at a 'Microchips' stand, to downsize them. Refers to the controversial microchipping of farm dogs. Colour and black and white versions available Quantity: 2 digital cartoon(s).

Date: Jan 1944

From: Pascoe, John Dobree, 1908-1972 :Photographic albums, prints and negatives

Reference: 1/4-000898-F

Description: Sheep awaiting dipping at Grasmere Station, near Cass, Canterbury, with mountains, including Hawdon Pyramid (right), in the background. A sheep dog appears in the foreground. Station owner David McLeod stands on the left. Photograph taken by John Pascoe in January 1944. Inscriptions: Marginal notes on negative - top left - 20 898 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Film negative