Rugby League football

Date: 1950 - 1969

Reference: Eph-B-LEAGUE-1950/1969

Description: Includes: 1950: The 1950 touring rugby league team. Second test. Gt Britain v New Zealand. [Carlaw Park, Auckland], 12 August 1950. Programme (League news, vol 2 no 18) 1954: Great Britain v New Zealand. 2nd test. Wingham Park Greymouth, 31 July 1954. Programme. 1962: Great Britain v New Zealand. Carlaw Park, 28 July 1962. Programme. 1969: Australia v New Zealand. 1st test. Carlaw Park, 1 June 1969. Programme. Australia v New Zealand. 2nd test. Carlaw Park, 7 June 1969. Programme. Quantity: 5 publications.. Physical Description: Sizes varying around 280 mm.

Date: 1961

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

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

Reference: B-137-245

Description: Shows two football scenes and a golfing scene. The first scene shows a New Zealand Rugby League player rejoicing in the big win against Great Britain, the second scene shows a Centurions Wellington player being sent off for playing off-side and the third scene shows a useless golfer trying to play left-hand golf with a right-handed golf club. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on paper, 560 x 380 mm.

Date: 1993

From: Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Editorial cartoons. 4 June - 4 August 1993

Reference: H-104-042

Description: Shows a newspaper vendor beside his stand on which the headlines are displayed. Refers to All Black Va'aiga Tuigamala's decision to turn down the offer to play rugby for Wigan Another copy at A-299-112 Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1999

By: Crimp, Daryl, 1958-; Sunday Miracle (Newspaper)

Reference: H-560

Description: Political cartoons Quantity: 4 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies, A4 size

Date: 1960 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-LEAGUE-1960s

Description: Includes: 1960: Great Britain v New Zealand. (1960 World Cup match). Odsal Stadium, Bradford, 24 September 1960. Programme. 1961: Great Britain v New Zealand. 1st test match. Headingley, Leeds, 30 September 1961. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 2nd test match. Headingley, Leeds, 21 October 1961. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 3rd test match. 4 November 1961. Programme. 1963: Australia v New Zealand. First test. Sydney Cricket Ground, 8 June 1963. Programme (2 copies, 1 with cover missing) Australia v New Zealand. Third test. Sydney Cricket Ground, 29-30 June 1963. 1964: France v New Zealand. Auckland, 25 July 1964. Programme. France v New Zealand. Showgrounds, Christchurch, 1 August 1964. programme. 1965: Australia v New Zealand. 2nd test. Carlaw Park, 26 June 1965. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 1st test match. Swinton, 25 September 1965. programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 2nd test match. Odsal Stadium, Bradford, 23 October 1965. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 3rd test match. Central Park Wigan, 6 November 1965. Programme. 1966: Great Britain v New Zealand, 2nd test. Carlaw Park, 20 August 1966. programme. Quantity: 16 publications.. Physical Description: Sizes varying below 25 cm.

Date: 1962

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

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

Reference: B-137-527

Description: The cartoon has text that explains that the Australians would rather like some All Blacks to sign up for their rugby league. In the first of a series of cameos a man reads in a Newspaper that Finance Minister Harry Lake and Reserve Bank Governor Edward Fussell have stated that the economy is strained and that export earnings may decline - In several more cameos some All Blacks are packed up and sent off to Australia as 'prime N.Z. All Blacks'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon on card, 280 x 380mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1980 - 1989

Reference: Eph-A-LEAGUE-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980: Hull F.C. v New Zealand at Boothferry Park. Sunday 5 October 1980. Programme. Cumbria v New Zealand. Whitehaven, 8 October 1980. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 1st test. Central Park Wigan. 18 October 1980. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 2nd test. Odsal Stadium Bradford. 2 November 1980. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 3rd test. Headingley Leeds. 15 November 1980. Programme. 1984: Canterbury rugby league. Junior Advisory Committee. programme 1984. 1985: Great Britain v New Zealand. 1st test, Headingley, 19 October 1985. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 2nd test, Wigan, 2 November 1985. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 3rd test, Elland Road, 9 November 1985. Programme. 1988: New Zealand v Great Britain. 1988 tour programme. NZ v Great Britain [Addington, Christchurch, 17 July 1988]. Programme 1989: Leeds Rugby League Football Club v New Zealand. British Coal tour match, 15 October 1989. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 1st test. Old Trafford Manchester, 21 October 1989. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 2nd test. Elland Road, Leeds. 28 October 1989. Programme. Great Britain v New Zealand. 3rd test. Central Park, Wigan. 11 November 1989. Programme. Quantity: 15 publications.. Physical Description: Sizes varying below 25 cm.

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-539-022/043

Description: Political cartoons. Comment on the growing gap between the rich and poor in New Zealand. Soldiers explain why it is humane to cut people's throats once they've been driven from their homes. Jenny Shipley reacts negatively to Jim Bolger's book. Jenny Shipley does a unicycle act on the high/slack wire. She can't look down for fear of falling, and she can't look up for fear of the coalition government she carries on her shoulders. Jack Elder and Tuku Morgan line-up behind Tau Henare in a new political allegiance. The American Republicans are exposed in their determination to impeach President Clinton over sex allegations no matteer what public opinion is. Jenny Shipley announces under National's new housing policy people in sub-standard housing will be assisted to buy their properties rather than rent them. Tim Shadbolt has been re-elected Mayor of Invercargill. Russia backs the bloody regime of Slobodan Milosivic against the Albanians. Jenny Shipley receives a negative reaction from the Dairy Board members over comments they should dig their own graves and make their wills. Jenny Shipley's intention of ending the Producer Board's statutory monopolies is thinnly veiled to avoid farmer backlash prior to the election. The Labour Party surges in the polls although their visibility is low. A paralell is drawn between roading reforms proposals and the manner Warriors' boss comments on players like Matthew Ridge. Commment on telephone electronic cueing messages. Canadian newspapers report that Wellington has the best views in the world. A Wellintonian watches as storms blow uprooted trees, boats, cars and other debris past his window. General Pinochet in jail being interrogated over his part in crimes of terrorism committed against Chilean critics of his Military Junta. Two contenders for the Auckland Blues Rugby coaching job are given a lesson in sportsmanship. Otago win the NPC (National Provincial Championships). Palestinian and Israeli leaders are booed by their supporters for their efforts to bring peace to the Middle East. The Met. office build an ark as an indication of the weather to come. Tuariki Delamere considers his political future. Tau Henare sums up the essence of his new Mauri Pacific Party. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1992

From: Clark, Laurence [Klarc], 1949- :New Zealand Herald cartoon bromides, 7 May - 10 June, 1992

Reference: H-007-010

Description: Shows map of Queensland and New South Wales, and luggage, with a pair of rugby boats, labelled "To Auckland" Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

Date: 1980

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

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

Reference: B-135-609

Description: The three scenes in this cartoon each illustrate some aspect of closer trans-Tasman co-operation. In the top left it is 'co-operation in finance and industry'. Two customs officers are looking at a computer on a table belonging to a passenger. One is saying to the other "he says it's a computer to monitor New Zealand investments, supplied by a big Australian investment organisation called the 'St George's Rugby League Club'". In the lower left the subject is 'the most favourable treatment possible for each other's citizens'. In the scene Australian rugby players are trying to decide whether they should let the All Blacks beat them. In the lower right the subject is 'frequent discussion and consultation on matters of common concern'. Muldoon is talking to Malcolm Fraser on the phone about the Melbourne Cup and New Zealanders concern about which horse to bet on. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, white gouache, letratone and crayon, 460 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1993

From: Tremain, Garrick fl 1970s-1990s :Otago Daily Times; Editorial cartoons. 8 May - 3 June 1993

Reference: H-115-009

Description: Shows Jim Bolger as an All Black holding a rugby ball marked "C.E.R.", and Paul Keating as a Wallaby with a rugby ball marked "Kiwi" bludgers". Refers to discussions on payment of benefits to New Zealanders living in Australia, and to Closer Economic Relations and to rugby league and rugby union Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 13 May 1997

From: Paroa Rugby and Sports club oral history project

By: Harawira, Maaka Hohepa, 1925-

Reference: OHInt-0605-3

Description: Mark Harawira, born in 1925, discusses his rugby and rugby league experiences in the Bay of Plenty and Auckland. Describes life on farms in Whaaro and Mangataua. Talks about life on a farm in the 1930s, and describes eeling and fishing on Papamoa beach and sleeping the night on the beach before distributing his catch to relatives. Relates his Whakapapa, explains origin of the name Mangataua (Mangatawa) and relates stories of the times of Kupe and Toi and other canoe arrivals, and some Te Arawa legends. Describes visits to town and once a year trips to Tauranga from Kairua. Explains how he heard about rugby from his father, and that he listened to radio commentary of the 1937 Springbok tests. Talks about watching rugby league at Auckland's Carlaw Park through a hole in the perimeter fence between 1938-1942 until young people were shipped home due to the perceived Japanese threat. Reminisces about rugby from his first games for Poroporo and Paroa juniors as well as Rugby league games for Manukau - especially in Ruatoki. Talks about his senior rugby career for Paroa, playing in championship winning teams and also in representative teams including Maori Rosebowl Rugby. Talks about contemporary rugby and rugby league and discusses the future of the games in the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand. Mentions: players Joe Dodd, Bill Maunsell, Peter Ririnui, Ching Tuhia, Freddie Lawson, Joe Murray, Joe Whittle, Hi Ranapia, Pani Wana, Bill Grey, Ted Hudson; New Zealand rugby leage players Stephen Kearney, Stacey Jones; Auckland Warriors Rugby League Coach John Monie; All Black Red Conway and administrators Jimmy Hohapata, Bill Hall, Jimmy Lawson, Were Maunsell, Andy Ratene, Maurice Jensen and Bob Jobe. Access Contact - See Oral History Librarian Awards/funding - project funded by an Award in Oral History Interviewer(s) - Norm Berghan Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1. 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3946. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Paroa Rugby and Sports Club Inc Search dates: 1925 - 1997

Date: 1993 - 1999

Reference: Eph-B-LEAGUE-1993/1999

Description: Includes: 1993: New Zealand v Australia. 2nd test. Showgrounds Palmerston North, 25 June 1993. Official programme John Smith's first test. Great Britain v New Zealand. Wembley, 16 October 1993. Official programme (3 copies) John Smith's third test. Great Britain v New Zealand. Headingly Leeds, 6 November 1993. Official programme 1995: Join the Dukes in '95. Membership application form [1995] 1998: Great Britain versus New Zealand; the third Lincoln test. Vicarage Road Stadium Watford, 14 November 1998. Official souvenir magazine Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Pamphlets, fliers and booklets, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 2014-2015

By: Taouma, Aaron Talavou, active 1980s-2022

Reference: OHColl-1302

Description: An oral history project documenting the story of the Samoana rugby league team of Dunedin. Comprises four interviews conducted by Aaron Talavou Taouma, with assistance of Elena Losa Lome, with former players and family members of players. Interviewees are: Papali'i Dr Pita Ulitau Taouma, Janice Margaret Taouma, Su'a Falaniko Su'a, and Elena Lose Lome. Abstracts of the interviews were completed by Jason Brown and Elena Lome. Project received Award in Oral History funding from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage in 2015. The Samoana rugby league team formed in Dunedin 1963-1964. The team won the Otago Premiership in 1964 and 1966 before being disbanded in 1967. Both Aaron Talavou Taouma and Elena Losa Lome are children of former Samoana team members. Quantity: 4 Interview(s). 4 printed abstract(s). 4 digital sound recording(s). 2 Electronic document(s) digital abstracts. Search dates: 2014 - 2015

Date: 1980 - 1999

Reference: Eph-C-LEAGUE-1980/1999

Description: Includes: 1982: Upper Hutt Rugby League Tigers. Grand finale "82" vs Petone Panthers. Petone Rec., Sunday 12 Sept [1982] 1983: NZ Marist Rugby League 21st tournament. Labour Weekend, Queen Elizabeth Park, Sat 22nd. Finals Natone Park, Sun 23rd [1983] 1993: Rugby League Week. Men of League 1993 [Calendar], with the following photographs (mostly Australian players): *January: Matthew Ridge, 1968- (New Zealand) *February: Brian Smith, 1966- *March: Gary Freeman, 1962- (New Zealand) *April: Billy Moore, 1971- *May: Bradley Clyde, 1970- *June: Scott Gourley, 1968- *July: Rob Wishart, 1968- *August: Willie Carne, 1969- *September: Brad Fittler, 1972- *October: Allan Langer, 1966- *November: Terry Lamb, 1961- *December: Paul Harragon, 1968- 1994: Lion Red Cup [Schedule chart of teams and matches] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Sizes varying up to 450 mm.

Date: 26 April 2010

From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011

Reference: A-453-343

Description: The cartoon shows the logo for the Melbourne Storm Rugby League club in a cup of tea - hence 'storm in a teacup'. Text reads 'Meanwhile, back in the real world - 'Refers to the news that Melbourne Storm rorted the salary cap. Reported as "The scandal that has seen Melbourne Storm stripped of two National Rugby League premierships must be used as a warning to everyone involved with the multi-billion-dollar industry of Australian sport. Inscriptions: Recto - centre right - MONDAY CARTOON 2604A?CARTOON To MediaGrid & GNZHARTPIX pls [in pencil] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 195 x 280 mm

From: English, Kenneth Hamilton, 1927-2016: Collection relating to the Wellington Show Association and Rugby League

Reference: Eph-B-LEAGUE-EnglishK

Description: Includes : Life membership card in small leather wallet. Mr K H English was elected a Life Member of the N.Z. Rugby Football League at the 1980 A.G.M. Programmes: 1950: Canterbury Rugby Football League (Inc). Wellington versus Canterbury. Athletic Park, 26 August [1950]. Programme Wellington Rugby Football League (Inc). Auckland v Wellington. Basin Reserve, 31 August 1950. Programme 1951: Wellington Rugby Football League. France v Wellington. Basin Reserve, 30 July 1951. Programme Rugby Football League. Great Britain v New Zealand. First test match. Odsal Stadium Bradford, 6 October 1951. Programme Fédération Francaise de Jeu a XIII. Souvenir de la tournée des Kiwis Néo-Zélandais en France. Saison 1951-1952 1952: League news. Wellington v Auckland. Carlaw Park, 28 June 1952. Programme 1953: Rugby League news. Canterbury v Wellington. Showgrounds [No. 1 Ground Christchurch], 25 July 1953. Programme American All Stars v Wellington. Basin Reserve, 8 August 1953. Souvenir programme 1970: Rugby League news (Australia). Vol. 51, no. 15, 2-3 May 1970. The Royal Day. (Reference to Ken English on Page 10) 2012: Wellington Rugby League 1912-2012. Wellington v Auckland centennial match for the Rugby League Cup. Official match programme [Front cover shows several portraits including one of Ken English] (2 copies) Also includes M.V. "Ruahine" Atlantic Race Meeting held under Marine Rules as sanctioned by Father Neptune. 7 September 1951. Programme [Humorous horse races] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Programmes, of octavo and quarto size.

Date: 1951

From: English, Kenneth Hamilton, 1927-2016: Collection relating to the Wellington Show Association and Rugby League

Reference: fMS-Papers-12240

Description: Scrapbook covering the 1951 New Zealand Rugby League (Kiwi) tour of France and England. It contains newspaper clippings reporting on games and black and white photographs, mostly pasted in, though some hinged with adhesive tape and captioned on the reverse. One photograph shows the team in the New Zealand uniform performing a haka at an unknown location, a series of four photographs shows team members in their respective club strips at training, and four photographs of moments of several games. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Scrapbook containing material related to Ken English's tour of England and France as a member of the New Zealand Rugby League (Kiwis) team Processing information: Not all names associated with the collection are indexed

Date: 1995 - 1998

By: Crimp, Daryl, 1958-

Reference: A-338-080/159

Description: Political cartoons and caricatures Quantity: 80 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, A4 size. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1999.

Date: 1962

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

Reference: B-137-474/496

Description: Cartoons commenting on social and political life in 1962 including the economy, sport and recreation. Quantity: 22 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes vary