Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Date: 1909-1986

From: New Zealand News Ltd :Photographs

Reference: PAColl-8070-4

Description: Historical photographs relating to the Taranaki Herald, the Taranaki News, the Taranaki Daily News, the Daily News, and Taranaki Newspapers Ltd. Most of the images are of buildings occupied by the various newspapers at different times between 1852 to 1986. There is a group photograph of the Taranaki Herald staff in 1909, and another of the staff of the Taranaki Daily News in 1935. Nine images are of people associated with Taranaki Newspapers Ltd and were taken during the opening of their new building on the 30th of January 1986. Quantity: 21 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1935-1937

From: Craig, Elsdon Walter Grant, 1917-1980 : Papers

Reference: fMS-Papers-7888-1

Description: The clippings are from the `Hawera Star' and `Taranaki Daily News', and refer to aspects of the Taranaki wars, and to Parihaka, especially with regard to forts and blockhouses. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1929

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to motorcycle racing, moto cross, speedway races on motorcycles, including programmes. 1920-1929]

By: New Plymouth Motor Cycle Club; Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-A-MOTORCYCLE-SPORT-1929-01

Description: Booklet listing twelve handicap races, and the motorcyclists entered in each one. Contains advertisements for local motor businesses including W J Claringbold & Co Ltd, Stainton & Co Ltd, Douglass Motors Ltd, Newtown King Ltd and Grundy's Motors. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 28 pages, 137 x 108 mm. Provenance: Purchased at New Zealand Book Auctions, 22 February 2009

Date: 1932

From: [Programmes and ephemera relating to boxing, boxers].

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-A-BOXING-1932-01

Description: Programme for the New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships of 1932. Programme features photographs and biographical notes on the following boxers: Alan Maxwell (front cover), Tom Heeney, Bobby Blay (Victoria, Australia); group composite of J Leckie, T Morgan, A Campbell, F Taylor, J broadfoot, V Parker, H Johns; Tommy Doble and Jack Jones; Jack Dempsey; "Tiger" Tommy Donovan; Bobbie Purdie, Bert Lowe, Primo Carnera, Peter Sarron. Page 31 has a list of all New Zealand champion boxers since 1902 (to 1932). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, each 215 x 140 mm. Provenance: Purchased from New Zealand Online Book Auctions in July 2006.

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-011

Description: Shows Arnold Nordmeyer leader of the opposition with a bicycle made for two; he is courting a pretty cow sitting on a farm gate and holding a bucket labelled 'Farm vote'. Refers to the opposition's appeal to the rural vote ahead of the December 1963 election. Caption in pencil on verso reads 'Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do. I'm half crazy all for the love of you. It won't be a stylish wedding I have no pay for your bedding. But you'll look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two.' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 200 mm

Date: 1965

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-047

Description: A farmer is happily on his way on holiday. In his car is a fishing rod and nets. In a boat towed by the car is a sleeping bull. A reflection of holiday time for the farming community. Title provided by librarian. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 90 x 260 mm

Date: 1965

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-045

Description: A bull wearing a Taranaki rugby jersey is happily orbiting the earth in a space craft shaped like a rugby ball. The earth is in the shape of the Ranfurly Shield. Text reads 'Taranaki has repulsed 36 challengers for Ranfurly Shield'. A historic run of Ranfurly Shield defences for Taranaki. At the same time the U.S. Gemini space programme was sending men into orbit around the world. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 180 x 210 mm

Date: 1965

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-044

Description: A bull wearing a Taranaki rugby jeresy stands in the middle of a rugby field being adored by a fast crowd. The crowd is bowing on its knees. The bull has a halo. In the background is Mount Taranaki. Refers to the historic run of Ranfurly Shield defences by the Taranaki Rugby team. Title provided by librarian Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 100 x 805 mm

Date: 1964

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-024

Description: Shows William Shakespeare standing at the entrance to Stratford. A welcome sign reads 'Stratford - the mountain town'. Two of the streets are named Romeo and Warwick. Shakespeare comments that something about the place is familiar. Stratford was the home town of Shakespeare. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 160 x 210 mm

Date: 1964

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-022

Description: Shows two possums in a tree, their tails hanging down. In the foreground a Scottish pipe band is playing. The band members are wearing bearskin hats. One possum notes that he's not seen one without a tail before. Probably refers to the All Blacks tour of Scotland in 1964. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 200 mm

Date: 1965

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-040

Description: Shows a wooden cross with smashed cars around it and bodies hanging off. Blood lies around. The cross is titled 'Road toll'. Context: comments on the rising road toll. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 180 x 210 mm

Date: 1964

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-026

Description: Shows a man and a woman looking at a large trussed turkey. They seem impressed. Context unknown. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 100 mm

Date: 1964

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-033

Description: Shows a large and happy crowd entering a rugby field in anticipation of a game. A well-off older man says to a younger one that a lot of people had turned up for the younger man's grandmother's funeral. Obviously the younger man had told his boss that story so he could go to the game and had been found out. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 160 x 210 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-012

Description: Shows two men having a smoko in a hole in the road over which is pitched a small tent labelled 'Post Office'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 130 x 130 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-013

Description: Shows a battalion of soldiers carrying guns marching along the road from Hawera to New Plymouth. A couple of rabbits look on anxiously. Refers to an increase in the rabbit bounty by Hawera County Council. Caption in pencil on verso reads 'It looks like open war, chaps!' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 200 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-015

Description: A couple wake up in the night to find that the sea is lapping round their bed. Context: coastal erosion. Caption on verso reads 'My turn for breakfast in bed mum'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 200 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-016

Description: Apparent Taranaki flora and fauna representing local industry Caption on verso reads 'Taranaki flora and fauna'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 200 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-017

Description: Shows a very tall structure at the top of which is a crane that is lifting building materials up. The top represents 'world peace'. Three men 'the big three' stand on the ground watching. The structure is labelled progressively from the completed bottom 'Test ban' to signs that read as they progress higher up the tower 'Non agression pact', 'disarmament', Berlin', Two Germanys' to at the top 'World Peace'. Caption on verso reads 'Now let's get on with the next floor'. The cartoon is in two pieces. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 265 x 90 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-014

Description: Shows American President John F Kennedy and Russian leader Nikita Khrushchev stretching the two ends of a hotline telephone cable around the world. Context: The White House/Kremlin hotline during the Cold War, known as the red telephone, which was established on June 20, 1963, in the wake of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Caption on verso reads 'Life line'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 200 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-019

Description: Shows a farmer and a cow dancing together under a shower of rain. A woman remarks to another man that he hasn't even asked if the All Blacks won. Highlights the importance of rain to farmers. Title on reverse Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 145 x 200 mm