Waterside workers

Date: 1973

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-134-395

Description: This cartoon features the reaction of Auckland waterside workers who unwittingly unloaded some French cargo in contravention of the FOL ban because of French nuclear testing in the Pacific. A little box is unloaded on the wharf and watersiders are shocked, some are collapsing, others are sick and one is jumping into the sea. Extended Title - Made in France Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 295 x 460 mm

Date: 1969

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-133-833

Description: One watersider labelled Wellington Watersiders' Union tells three other men, 'Don't touch that one - it's not traditional with us.' He gestures with his thumb to the container on the back of a truck, labelled Fast efficient cargo handling. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, black and yellow letratone, crayon and pencil, 290 x 398 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1963

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-133-804

Description: 3 watersiders walk along a wharf, where ships are tied up. One says, 'Yair, my wife'll be pleased to hear about the extra money, too - so I've stuck a couple of mice in m'pocket with it to keep her hands off it.' Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopy. Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 29, 30 Mar 2011 - 7, 12, 19 Apr 2011 - 29 Mar 2011 - 19 Apr 2011

From: To the ends of the world - trans Tasman migration in the 1950s oral history project

By: Potter, Donald James, 1932-

Reference: OHInt-0991-04

Description: Donald James Potter, born at Newcastle, New South Wales in 1932. Recalls details of his grandparents' lives, hard working lives of his mother who died at 41 years and his father who worked as plasterer and steel worker. Tells of being bought up in the industrial 'Pommie' land of Newcastle, being in baby contests, food during The Depression, Christmas, games with siblings and playing cricket for Waratah. Talks of Japanese attacking Newcastle, Sydney and Darwin in World War Two. Tells of family attitude towards education, his own disinterest and preference for cricket. Recalls childhood home and shifting to a new house at 14 before his father moved in with a lady and the family went their own ways. Talks about his first job at 14 at Breckenridges Department store, later working at Stewarts and Lloyds steel works and its safety issues, shifts and union activity. Recounts story of unjust theft accusation at work, and decision to leave for Leeton with mates. Describes getting work at Yanco government experimental farm and Letona cannery in 1950, and the social life at boarding houses, dances and Murrimbidgee River. Explains how he met friends Jim Hodges and Dallas Schafer, and how they all met their partners before they left to work at the Whyalla shipyards. Tells of his wedding to Kate in 1952, meeting her family and converting to Catholicism. Talks about decision to shift to New Zealand, the sea voyage to Wellington and living with Jim and Marie Hodges in Oamaru. Recalls adjustment to New Zealand was helped by having the two other families from Leeton around. Details building and wharf jobs from 1957 to 1975 and getting his first house through State Advances loan. Remembers looking after their children when wife Kate went back to Australia for her father's funeral. Recalls it was 19 years before he went back to Australia for first time in 1976, and how they didn't survive there. Reflects on whether New Zealand or Australia was home, keeping his Australian passport, and how his family have different passports. Talks about the growth of Australian drug scene and mafia and being at Griffith hotel shortly before anti drug campaigner Donald McKay was murdered. Recalls impact of closure of the Oamaru wharf in 1976. Talks of his work at Oamaru woollen mills from 1979 to 1986 when he and Kate stopped work to nurse their son Dallas before his death from bowel cancer. Reflects on adventure of emigration, the support of friends and differences between Australia and New Zealand. Contrasts New Zealand attitudes to sport and politics with that in Australia. Comments that they will be buried in New Zealand where their son is. Interviewer(s) - Ruth Low Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHDL-001613 Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s). 3 Electronic document(s) - abstract. 1 printed abstract(s). 1 digital photograph(s). 2 electronic scan(s) of original black and white photographic print(s). 2 electronic scan(s) of original colour photographic print(s). 1 interview(s) over 5 days. 8.53 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7451, OHDL-001614. Photograph of Don Potter taken at the time of his interview in 2011. Scanned B&W photographs of: Don and Kate Potter and others leaving on the Wanganella (1957); Don and Kate Potter with children and friends, first Christmas in Oamaru. Scanned colour photographs of: Don and Kate Potter and others on first visit back to Australia (1975); workmates at Yanco Experimental Farm, Leeton, NSW (undated) Search dates: 1932 - 2011

Date: 7 and 8 March 1984

Reference: OHColl-0628

Description: Industrial discussions, recommendations and proceedings of New Zealand Harbours Association. Contibutions from the New Zealand Harbour Boards Industrial Union of Employers. Quantity: 12 audiocassette(s). 2 audiocassette(s) Minicassettes. 12 event(s). 14 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available. Search dates: 07/03/1984 - 08/03/1984

Date: 1958 - 1962

From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :[Original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1957 to 1968].

Reference: A-310-169

Description: A couple watching a ship docking. The woman tells the man that the workers are getting more like women every day, now that they are wearing lipstick Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper ; 280 x 380 mm

Date: 1940-1979

By: New Zealand Port Employers' Association

Reference: MS-Group-2068

Description: Records of the Association, including incomplete sets of minutes, circulars, files, annual reports and subject files. Internal evidence suggests that many of the records were the personal copies of members of the Association, particularly R J Ross. Includes some records from the Waterfront Industries Tribunal and a fairly complete run of the records of the Wellington Branch of the Association. Source of title - Supplied by Library Arrangement: The collection has been divided into series reflecting the original division of the Association's records into 'Management' and 'Industrial'. Separate series for records relating to the Waterfront Industry Tribunal, the Wellington branch and unnumbered subject files have been created. Where they exist, the original numbering of the Association's records have been incorporated into the file titles. The New Zealand Port Employers' Association was formed in 1949 and took over some of the functions of the New Zealand Waterfront Employers' Association, which however remained in existence. Quantity: 215 folder(s). 12 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter Provenance: Originally with the Wellington Maritime Museum, the records were transferred to the Wellington Museum of City and Sea, when it incorporated the holdings of the former. The Museum of City and Sea changed its collection policy and the records were in turn transferred to the Alexander Turnbull Library. A related Association, the New Zealand Waterfront Employers', have directly deposited their records with the Library (89-395 and 90-220). Transfers: To Book Collections - Various printed items.

Date: 1910-1970

By: Wellington Amalgamated Watersiders' Industrial Union of Workers

Reference: MS-Group-0612

Description: Includes Executive Committee minutes, accounts, records of the National Disputes Committee, Waterfront Industry Commission decisions, and membership lists Source of title - Supplied Relationship complexity - Further AWW records, particularly those post-1970, are with those of its successor body, the New Zealand Waterfront Union, Wellington Branch (95-094). See also Wellington Waterside Workers' Union papers (MS-Papers-0202). First registered in 1951. In December 1988 they amalgamated to form the NZ Waterfront Workers Union. Quantity: 60 volume(s). 13 folder(s). 3.60 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Processing information: Collection description updated on 3 April 2023. The access restriction "Restricted - Content cannot be accessed without permission" was removed by permission of the Maritime Union of New Zealand. The requirement "Post 1950 material not available without the permission of the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Waterfront Workers Union" was also removed.

Date: 1, 29 June 1989 - 01 Jun 1989 - 29 Jun 1989

From: Trade Union Oral History Project

By: Burgess, Ronald, 1928-

Reference: OHInt-0112/7

Description: Ron Burgess born 1928. Describes childhood in West Hartlepool, England. Talks about family background - father was a riveter. Gives reasons for leaving school early. Describes family poverty with reference to the `Guardians'; early employment; political and trade union attitudes of his family; becoming a seaman; activities in British Seamen's Union and life at sea in post-war years with the Union Castle Line. Recalls decision to emigrate to New Zealand, taking a coastal trader (Purple Emperor) to New Zealand. Talks about help offered by New Zealand Watersiders in New Plymouth and his move to Timaru where he worked first with Power Board, then with Post Office as a linesman. Describes in detail his growing involvement with the Post Office Association. Describes and assesses Ivan Reddish and Churchill as leaders. Discusses the change from being an Association to becoming a union, the Post Office Union. Describes the setting up of and his involvement with the CSSO, Combined State Services Organisation, the formation of the CTU, Council of Trade Unions, and its activities. Talks about various union negotiations and his role during the 1980s. Gives his views on the union movement and politics. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Cath Kelly Venue - Council of Trade Unions (CTU) Offices, Wellington Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002869-002871; OHLC-000671-000673 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0548. One photograph of Ron Burgess

Date: 28 November 1987 - 28 Nov 1987

From: Trade Union Oral History Project

By: Parkin, Reginald Stephen, 1914-1996

Reference: OHInt-0112/8

Description: Pat Kelly and Rona Bailey are present at this interview and give comments from time to time, especially with regard to Chip Bailey. Reg Parkin describes family background; influences on life; first employment with Army in Middle East and how it influenced his life. Describes contact with McAra, Ostler and George Goddard. Recalls joining Drivers Union and describes in detail his, and the unions role during 1951 Waterside Dispute. Talks about the reconstruction of the Drivers Union with Chip Bailey. Recalls financial irregularities with Tom McGee and Maxine Harris. Pat Kelly tells of his involvement in the union from 1961 and describes Chip Bailey. Rona Bailey and Pat Kelly recall and discuss Chip Bailey's achievements. Recalls various disputes e.g. J J Curtis dispute. Talks about challenges within union to dispose union leadership. Mentions the Cables dispute as an attempt to break the union; influence of H W Thomas on their drivers; The Linton campaign and defeat of Linton. Mentions Ken Douglas. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Cath Kelly Venue - 105 Rangi tuhi Cres, Elsdon Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002872-002873; OHLC-000674-000675 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0549. One photograph of Reg Parkin

Date: 30 Aug, 18 Oct 1990 - 30 Aug 1990 - 18 Oct 1990

From: Trade Union Oral History Project

By: Thompson, Edward George, 1916-2003

Reference: OHInt-0112/3

Description: Edward George Thompson describes his youth in Auckland; early work, and later employment in bush, farm work, as well as general labouring; move to Wellington and employment as a seaman during World War II. Discusses union organizing; various personalities in the Communist Party and his subsequent employment on the waterfront; the 1951 Waterfront Dispute, his relationship with Walsh [F P], details of the organization during the strike, reproduction of leaflets, police raids, being blacklisted after the strike, his successful appeal and the re-organization of the Waterfront Unions in the 1950s. Those mentioned include: Joe Queenan, F P Walsh, Charlie Brooks, Jim Napier, Jim Roberts and Maurice Wall. Ida Thompson talks of her involvement in the women's auxiliary and her activities during the 1951 Waterfront Dispute. She mentions Jack Chapman and Spud Jackson. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Cath Kelly Venue - No 7 Rangiatea Street, Paraparaumu Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003647-003653: OHLC-000731-OHLC-000737 Quantity: 7 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 6 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0623.

Date: 8 & 9 July 1989 - 08 Jul 1989 - 09 Jul 1989

From: Trade Union Oral History Project

By: McNulty, Francis Edward, 1914-2002

Reference: OHInt-0112/4

Description: Frank McNulty describes family background, education, unemployment, poverty in Lyttelton; first employment; involvement in Unemployed Movement and involvement with the Labour Party in 1930s. Describes joining Communist Party in 1942; Communists; work as a seaman; conflicts with F P Walsh; expulsion from Seamens' Union; becoming a wharfie; work in the Waterfront Union; the Trade Union Council; work in the Maritime Branch of the Communist Party; impressions of the 1951 Waterfront Dispute; opinion of wharfies' tactics and effects of the dispute; loss of job after 1951; other employment; involvement with Freezing Workers' Union and infighting in the Trade Union Movement. Talks about various disputes in which he was involved; present position of freezing industry; relations with Federation of Labour (FOL); work for Dunlops Ltd. Describes the effects of being a communist on his career in the Union Movement; activities during Vietnam War, and gives a detailed account of Communist Party activities and relations with Union Movement and progressive causes. Outlines the formation of the Socialist Unity Party and gives impressions of the Labour Party and government and formation of Council of Trade Unions. Talks about his work in the Ice Cream Workers' Union. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Venue - Christchurch Interviewer(s) - Cath Kelly Venue - TV Centre, Christchurch Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-002863-002865; OHLC-000665-000667 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0545.

Date: 20 March 1994 - 20 Mar 1994

From: Labour Movement Oral History Project - Part II

By: Valentine, Leonard Noel, 1927-2015

Reference: OHInt-0059/14

Description: Noel Valentine born Invercargill, brought up in Milton. Interview outlines family background. Recalls leaving school and getting job on farm firstly, then became a roof tiler and later a watersider at Bluff. Elaborates on wharf at Bluff. Talks about joining the Labour Party in 1947. Describes parent's interests in politics. Reference to Peter Fraser and Uncle Albert Beck also Tom Doyle. Describes difficulties encountered by working people when standing for Council - loss of working time. Recalls standing as New Zealand Labour Party candidate for Awarua 1963, and Invercargill against Ralph Hannan in 1966. Speaks of his opposition to Vietnam War. Other topics covered include: Norman Kirk's visit to Wharves in 1966; attitude of John A Lee to Catholics; religious and political values; Superannuation Scheme and handling of wheat on the waterfront. Talks about: Bill Rowling; Graham Thorn; Trevor Rogers; George Hawkins and Jimmy Napier. Recalls Otago-Southland rugby matches. Venue - Invercargill Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-006105-006106 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-1367.

Date: 1936-1979

By: New Zealand Harbour Workers' Union

Reference: 91-189

Description: General administration records of the Union from 1936 to 1979; includes membership lists, Waterfront Industry Commission and Transport Commission papers, papers on containerization, port safety committee and harbour board superannuation scheme papers, reports on ports, records of the National Disputes Committee and awards and agreements documents. Source of title - Supplied Arrangement: Listed by file number First registered in 1936. Despite the failure of amalgamation with the Seafarers' and Waterside Workers' unions in 1990, the Harbour Workers Union shares the same offices and publication as the Seafarers' Union. Quantity: 57 box(es). 19 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts, printed matter Finding Aids: Partial listing and index to filing system available. Processing information: Not all folders described.

Date: 18-23 February 1999 - 18 Feb 1999 - 23 Feb 1999

From: Trade union oral history project

By: McNulty, Francis Edward, 1914-2002

Reference: OHInt-0478/35

Description: Frank McNulty born Lyttelton 1914. Recalls family history of unionism - father and grandfather on executive of Lumpers Union (Watersiders). Father, ex Navy seaman, served on HMS Philomenal. Recalls joining Watersiders in 1921 and Depression, with reference to sustenance allowance for single and married men. Outlines history of National Unemployed Workers Movement (NUWM). Recalls first Labour Government and public works schemes. Mentions George Mouncel. Other recollections include: joining the Seamens Union and confrontation with F P Walsh; petition for jailed striking Greymouth Seamen; joining the Labour Party; involvement with the Communist Party; background to becoming a wharfie; 1951 Waterfront Lockout; Port Committee, Disputes Committee; relief committees during 1951 Lockout and the Holland Government. Outlines memories of Toby Hill. Also mentions Jock Barnes, Alex Drennan and Johnny Mitchell. Discusses losing job in wharf and joining Bothwicks freezing works. Recounts rise through union at Bothwicks and campaign for one national meatworkers union. Outlines views on compulsory unionism. Discusses hygiene regulations; health and safety issues; 1973 Commission of Inquiry into Meat Industry; Springbok Rugby Tour; expulsion from Communist Party; Socialist Unity Party; similarities between waterfront and freezing industy; compulsory arbitration and resistance by unions to restrictions on strikes; Icecream Workers Union; Employment Contracts Act. Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007569-007573 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 4.42 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1912. Photocopy of 1 photograph of [Frank McNulty]

Date: 19-22 April 1999 - 19 Apr 1999 - 22 Apr 1999

From: Trade union oral history project

By: Malcolm, Bruce Anthony, 1935-

Reference: OHInt-0478/31

Description: Bruce Malcolm born Port Chalmers. Recalls history of unionism in family - father and brother both watersiders, father a member of Dunedin and Port Chalmers branch WWU, went through 1951 Waterfront Lockout. Recalls serving time at Hillside workshops as a fitter, hours of work and belonging to Engineers Union. Refers to Apprentice Engineering Committee. Commenced working on wharf 1957. Discusses PC branch (Port Chalmers) of the Waterside Workers Union (WWU), explaining the composition. Refers to Timaru dredge and GPO 385 (General Principal Order). Discusses progress through the union. Mentions: Bill Richards, Neil Critchton, Norman Agnew, Cliff Skeggs, Ray Fergus, Bill Wright and Arthur Morris. Other topics discussed include: struggle with the more powerful unions; shift work; award negotiations with reference to pressure on employers from the Business Round Table; bonus payments; Employment Contract (1991); Waterfront Industry Commission; contribution of watersiders to Society; technology, with reference to introduction of forklifts and palletisation, containerisation and its impact; introduction of Watersiders' superannuation fund and introduction of compulsory retirement; equity fund; involvement in health and safety, with reference to danger of loading logs and accidents; affiliation to the Labour Party and relationship with Fourth Labour Government. Interviewer(s) - Shaun Ryan Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007551-007555 Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-1908.

Date: 1913

From: Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by Hiscocks (A-315-1), T. Lloyd (A-315-2), various artists from the "Ladies' Journal", "The Freelance", "New Zealand Graphic" and "Melbourne Punch" (A-315-3), Nisbet (A-315-4-001/012) and Malcolm Evans (A-315-5).

By: Lloyd, Trevor, 1863-1937; New Zealand herald (Newspaper); Auckland weekly news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-315-2-031

Description: A waterside worker in his pyjamas with a squalling baby 'Red Fed' on his knee looks out at a busy wharf scene. A spilt bottle of milk is labelled 'socialism'. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: [1956]

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-386-093

Description: Shows a man labelled '24,000 Aussie Wharfies' on a wharf. He is hitting a kangaroo labelled 'nine million other Aussies' over the head, and kicking a kiwi labelled '2 1/4 million kiwis' The words '25 Jan 1956, "Strike", No. 203' are written in blue coloured pencil on the back of the cartoon Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and white corrector on card, 255 x 280 mm

Date: [ca 1967-1983]

From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]

By: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003; Waikato Times (Newspaper)

Reference: A-454-096

Description: Prime Minister Robert Muldoon is reading the news on a newspaper that his fish and chips are wrapped in which says "PM's pay will rise to $33000" and he says "Gosh - that's almost as much as a wharfie's...". Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink drawing, 198 x 290 mm

Date: 1974

From: Kennedy, Ronald Edwin, 1925-2003 :[Original cartoons, albums of clippings and a metal printing plate, created by and belonging to Ronald Kennedy (Ronken), ca 1967-1983]

Reference: A-456-059

Description: Cartoon by Ronald Edwin Kennedy depicting two men [probably watersiders] running a relay race with one carrying a box labelled "NZ Lamb" which he is about to pass on to another who has the symbol for the 1974 Commonwealth Games Christchurch on his back. Title caption reads "Games symbol will appear on funnels of N.Z. ships - news". Caption below image "It would look even better on the backs of watersiders". Title supplied by Library Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink drawing within printed Ronken frame, 210 x 250mm. Printing notes in blue biro.