Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Cartoons for the Evening Post, 1961, 1965-1968, 1977, 1988]

Date: 1965

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

Reference: B-137-004

Description: Shows two men standing next to a table with architectural models of the Beehive and Parliament buildings. They are discussing the beehive which has been flipped upside down and has a helicopter on the top. Also shows Holyoake in a helicopter which has "Keith's chopper" written on the front. Refers to the new residence for the Prime Minister which included plans for a helicopter pad. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon on paper, 288 x 386mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1961 - 1969

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

Reference: B-137-001

Description: Two-panel cartoon shows at the top a nurse approaching a curtained bed with a covered object, perhaps a bedpan. The lower image shows a violinist or viola player in front of a row of musical instruments: drums, cymbals, harp, piano, xylophone and trumpet. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 248 x 264 mm.

Date: 1977

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

Reference: B-137-020

Description: Shows a series of vignettes, starting and finishing with the try scored by the Eastern Rugby Club. In between are scenes of chaos when the backs went forward (when they had the rare pleasure of handling the ball), and the forwards went backwards. The match was the fourth test between the All Blacks and the British Lions. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: lInk drawing, 310 x 325 mm.

Date: 1967

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

Reference: B-137-009

Description: Shows Lodge himself bursting happily through the doors of the Cartoon Dept. as he returns from his holiday. Then he draws himself slumped over his drawing board asking for sick leave as he reads the headlines about the country's dire economic conditions. Extended Title - We arrive back fighting fit - only to find that our holiday was - all a waste of time! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone on card, 320 x 380 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1974

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

Reference: B-137-017

Description: Shows two exhausted parents representing the welfare state. They look with despair at their son, labelled "N.Z." who is reclining in an armchair in front of the television, reading magazines and studying the racing pages. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing and collage, 305 x 380 mm.

Date: 1975

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

Reference: B-137-021

Description: Shows three images. At the top the International Cricket Conference dicusses bowling speeds; in the centre, a policeman confiscates a ball to use as "exhibit A" in a charge of assault. In the lower panel a bowler is served with a traffic ticket for "denting his bodywork with your bumper". The cartoonist suggests instant fines for bowling misdemeanours. The quotation "Consider the Lillees" is a variation of the Biblical quotation: 'Consider the lilies of the field', and refers to bowler Dennis Lillee. Other Titles - 28 April 1975 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 363 x 318 mm.

Date: 1965

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

Reference: B-137-006

Description: Shows Lodge sitting at his desk reading a newspaper with the headline "The budget. Amusement tax abolished". The next scene shows him walking past a sign which is pointing him in the direction of the Tax information service. When he reaches the information counter he talks to a man about the amusement tax. In the last scene Lodge walks away with an angry expression on his face. Refers to the abolished amusement tax. Extended Title - ... Tax information service. Is that right, you've abolished amusement tax? Indeed it is, Sir. Well, I make my living doing funny cartoons so I s'pose that'll mean I don't have to pay income tax anymore, won't it? Your only chance of getting off tax-free is if you can prove that what you call funny cartoons actually make people laugh. Ask a silly question and you always get a silly answer! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white and crayon on card, 290 x 407 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1968

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

Reference: B-137-015

Description: Shows an armed coastguard vessel approaching two Japanese fishermen in a dinghy "seizing" them. However, no hard line is likely - an image of Prime Minister Keith Holyoake reading a demand from Japan threatening to stop buying our mutton discourages such stern action. The only thing disturbing the offshore peace, is the boat "Tiri" broadcasting rock and roll music. Other Titles - New Zealand Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 290 x 363 mm.

Date: 1966

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

Reference: B-137-007

Description: Shows a man standing beside his car with his arms tightly tied to his torso by a thick belt. Extended Title - It is a safety belt of simple design - this belt completely encircles the driver and prevents his opening the car door to get behind the wheel Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on card, 295 x 386 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1977 - 1978

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

Reference: B-137-022

Description: Shows three images of the bowler being "nursed" by another player who carries him back and forth, in one image being reluctant to wake the bowler from a nap. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, 237 x 250 mm, on sheet 320 x 445 mm.