Australia - Politics and government

Date: 1903

By: Lindsay, Lionel Arthur (Sir), 1874-1961; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: C-032-003

Description: Shows a series of vignettes of a polling day in New South Wales, including women voting for the first time. Top left is 'Her first vote' with an elderly woman placing her vote in the box, watched by a younger woman. Top right is 'Who says I'm not on the rolls?', a cowering small man reading the electorial roll, while a large woman glares at him. Centre right is 'A day of equality. Mistress and maid' with both a maid and her older mistress about to place their votes. Bottom right is 'Voting under difficulties', with a woman in a polling booth, attempting to cast her vote while holding a baby, with 2 toddlers clutching her skirts and two other small children waiting for her. Men on either side watch the children with alarm. Bottom left is a crowd of working men outside a polling place with one man refusing to 'Vote for reduction to 90', possibly referring to the number of Members of Parliament. Probably drawn for the Sydney Evening news Inscriptions: Signed: Lionel Lindsay. 03 Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink, with mechanical ground, touched up with white, 612 x 440 mm Provenance: Collection of Alexander Turnbull

Date: 1968 - 1992

By: Gibbard, Leslie, 1945-2010; Guardian (Manchester, England)

Reference: B-142-056/075

Description: Various examples of originals of Gibbard's published work from The Guardian. Focuses mainly on British political issues and world wide politics. All are undated but post-date 1968, the date at which he started at The Guardian aged 23. Quantity: 19 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings various sizes Provenance: Donation: Mr Les Gibbard, London 1993

Date: 1972

From: Various cartoonists :Cartoons from the New Zealand News, 1970s

Reference: A-297-054

Description: Two conservative Englishmen (from the Foreign Office?) are standing in front of Big Ben and Westminster in London. One is reading a newspaper headlined 'N.Z. and Australia go Labour' and asks his companion whether the Ugandan airlift should be re-directed to rescue New Zealanders and Australians from their "radical" Labour governments. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on watercolour paper 282 x 238 mm.

Date: 1892-1893

From: Chapman, Eichelbaum and Rosenberg families : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8670-154

Description: Cuttings of articles by Frederick Revans Chapman printed in the `Otago Witness'. Includes articles on life in a German village, his experiences of the Franco-Prussian War, British naval history, the history of the Australian Ballot and ont the authority of judges. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1992

From: Scott, Thomas 1947- :Editorial cartoons. 1 - 30 October 1992

Reference: H-107-003

Description: Shows Joan Kirner struck from behind by lightning. Refers to her failure to be re-elected as premier in the state of Victoria and to Jim Bolger's remark concerning her that "the show isn't over till the fat lady sings". Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).

Date: 1821-1900

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2983

Description: Papers relating to the Trust of Ebenezer McAlister, merchant of Glasgow and Singapore and selected records and correspondence from the Ardgowan Estate, mainly concerning the Crawford family in Australia Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1934-1938

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-77/09

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1899-1900

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2244

Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.

Date: 24 Feb 1840

By: Gregory, John, 1795-1853

Reference: MS-Papers-3059

Description: Referring to Sir John Franklin's effort's to unseat him from the Executive Council Quantity: 1 folder(s) (1 piece). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph

Date: 1832-1907

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2061

Description: Comprise selected records of the Adams and Elwes families, the diaries of Dudley Cary Elwes, and the papers of E S Burton from the Daventry collection Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1993

From: Slane, Christopher Houlton, 1957- :The Listener cartoons. 6 February - 11 December 1993

Reference: H-103-005

Description: Shows Paul Keating approaching a variety of people, including an old man, a baby, an Australian Telecom worker, a man sitting reading a newspaper on a toilet, and a mechanic. The words "New Zealand" elicit a horrified reaction from them all. A victorious Keating is then shown on election night. Refers to Keating's win in the Australian federal election and to Australian perceptions of the New Zealand Economy Another copy at A-299-077 Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s).

Date: 1900 - 1905

By: Souter, David Henry, 1862-1935; William Brooks & Company Ltd; Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014

Reference: Eph-E-ALCOHOL-Australia-1900-01

Description: Apparently an advertisement for The Konig Lager Beer, being used in a toast by politicians around a table laid for a feast. Politician Sir Edmund Barton, the first Australian Prime Minister, is speaking. Place names of politicians include: Forrest (Western Australia), Holder, Lyne, Barton, Reid, Deakin (Victoria), Turner (Victoria), Lewis (Tasmania), and Kingston. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster. Physical Description: Chromolithograph on poster 760 x 1020 mm.

Date: 1996-1997

From: Laking, George Robert (Sir), 1912-2008 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6079

Description: Comprises two edited transcripts of interviews by Dr Roberto Rabel with Sir George in Wellington, 22 Jul 1996 and 29 Jan 1997, discussing aspects of Sir George's involvement in policy-making re the Vietnam War. In the earlier interview Sir George describes his political and career development from 1944 when he joined the Prime Minister's Department up till the late 1960s. The second interview begins with Sir George reading from a book he has written about Holyoake and covers his time as NZ ambassador in Washington (1961-1967). Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 15 May 1890-3 Oct 1891

By: Onslow, William Hillier, 4th Earl of, 1853-1911

Reference: MS-Papers-0825/1

Description: Comprises four letters which include mention of Australian Federation, bills proposed by the first Labour government, the Sweating Commission and the Maritime Strike of 1890; also includes copies of envelopes and cataloguing details Source of title - Supplied Another copy at MS-Papers-3475 Quantity: 1 folder(s) (36 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holographs (photocopies)

Date: 1934-1938

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: 94-106-77/10

Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1847-1901

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2994

Description: Selected papers from two collections of family papers, relevant to Australia and New Zealand Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1821-1854

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2984

Description: Selected records and correspondence from the Ardgowan Estate, mainly concerning the Crawford family in Australia; includes logs of the barque Sappho Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).

Date: 1836-1839

From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm

Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-2045

Description: Papers of Thomas Spring-Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle, Whig MP 1820-1839, Chancellor of the Exchequer 1835-1839 - MS 13382 (continuation from previous reel); MS 13386 (possibly some on next reel as well); MS 13387; MS 13390 (continued on next reel). MS 13390 - Letters to Spring-Rice from Prof G Peacock re Antarctic expedition, 1838-1839 Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s). Finding Aids: For fuller details see piece level inventory.

Date: 1900 - 1905

By: Lindsay, Lionel Arthur (Sir), 1874-1961; Turnbull, Alexander Horsburgh, 1868-1918

Reference: C-032-005

Description: A man racing between two groups. On the right are conservative-looking figures, probably politicians. On the left are men labelled Socialism, Bung, Labour, Protection, Free trade and a woman labelled Social purity. All are attempting to attack the running man with various missiles. At the back is a poster above the start of the race, labelled State elections. Open handicap. Caricature probably for the "Evening News", Sydney Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Signed: Lionel Lindsay Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink, with mechanical ground, touched up with white, 468 x 635 mm Provenance: Collection of Alexander Turnbull

Date: 1993

From: Greenall, Frank :The Dominion; Cartoons, 15 March - 12 April 1993

Reference: H-037-001

Description: Shows Paul Keating, spade in hand looking at a newly dug grave, the headstone of which is inscribed : 'Hewson reforms + GST'. Refers to John Hewson's proposal to introduce GST to Australia, and to his failure in the elections Another copy at J-025-002 Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph