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Date: 1949

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: A-317-063

Description: The cartoon shows a man in his pyjamas, who has got up in the middle of the night to listen to 1st test of the 1949 tour to South Africa. A burglar who has been robbing the man's house has stopped what he's been doing and is secretly listening to the rugby match as well. Refers to the 1st test against the Springboks on the 1949 tour. Exhibited in 'Guts and Glory' an exhibition of rugby cartoons, organised by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive Trust in association with the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, at the National Library Gallery, 15 July - 7 November 1999, and then touring until 2001. Curated by Susan Foster. Quantity: 1 laser copy. Physical Description: Laser copy, A4 size.

Date: 1949

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: C-164-050

Description: The title reads 'Hardly cricket! The cartoon shows a game of cricket with the 'Budget' as the wickets. Labour bowls and National bats and the two leaders wear multiple hats. From the left, clockwise, the batters (National) are - ?, William Sullivan, William Goosman, National leader Sid Holland, ?, Ronald Algie. From left clockwise (Labour) are Walter Nash, PM Peter Fraser, Robert Semple, ?, ?, ?. A judge sitting above calls out 'No ball', 'over', wide', and 'out'. Text reads 'Station 2YA - We now cross for a bawl by bawl commentary by John-Owe-a-lot, on the third day's play of the match Gentlemen v. Players - "Holland has yet to open his Account... Nash opens the bowling... Fraser will take over at the other end... Holland loans into this one and makes a recovery drive for four million... John Taxpayer sends a very poor return into the income tax people.... Semple comes on to bawl... He's looking for an argument to bowl with... What's Orson Wells doing at Third Man? Goosman is yet to break his duck... Now he electrifies the crowd with a tremendous power cut... Point of order is moving in... There's an apeal against the Electric Light Account... and they're taking the tea adjournment, so I'll pass you over to "Arfer Million for his impressions so far".' The title 'Start of the political stunt season' is at the bottom. Scribbled in blue ink are the words 'Cancelled' (why?) Was it because Labour lost and this cartoon shows them pretty confident? Also text '4 col Stipple over carpet'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 555 x 760 mm

Date: 1955

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.); Sports post (Newspaper)

Reference: B-137-169

Description: Shows a harrier coming out of the Rimutaka Tunnel to find two angry looking stewards waiting for him. Extended Title - "Oh, h-hello - I didn't think you'd be awake-up!". Wellington-Masterton relay. Harrier sub-committee. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white and crayon on paper, 560 x 380 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1946 - 1956

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-184-037

Description: A crowd of happy laughing people stand around with cups of tea and cakes. The only exception is a man from Wellington who looks extremely grumpy. One of the crowd comments 'The Wellington delegate doesn't seem too happy!' and his companion replies 'No wonder, he's just had a row with his wife, his mother-in-law came for the trip, he's just got his income-tax demand, and he's in Auckland!' Context - unknown but it seems that the rivalry between Auckland and Wellington was strong. At bottom of cartoon in pencil is text reading '3 col Late News today'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and pastel on paper, 390 x 560 mm

Date: 1899

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-E-DRAMA-1899-01

Description: Shows arrangement of text, red and blue lettering on white, with varying lettering types. Cast members include: Mr H R Roberts, Maggie Moore, Mr J J Ennis, Mr Herbert Ashton, Mr W Rivers, Mr Fred Esmelton, Mr J Walters, Mr W J Townshend, Miss Ethel Bashford, Mr Alec Cochrane, Miss Ada Woodhill. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress 1000 x 320 mm.

Date: 1952

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-184-049

Description: Through the window of number 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Sid Holland can be seen shaking hands with British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. Outside the front door stands a hopeful pound note. Context - This meeting probably took place during the Commonwealth Ministers Conference in December 1952. Sid Holland is probably trying to ensure good trade and economic relations. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper 380 x 560 mm

Date: 1950

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-184-036

Description: The Prime Minister Sid Holland has just completed a painting of the state of New Zealand's finances - it is entitled 'The financial situation 1950'. Text reads '"It would not be fair to the artist if you did not have a look at the whole picture before commenting on it." - said Mr Nash, referring to Mr Holland's Report on New Zealand's Finances'. Leader of the opposition Labour Party Walter Nash looks at the painting and says 'Hm'm - I painted much the same subject only last year - but in very, very bright colours!' Context - Nash became leader of the Labour Party at the end of 1950 when Peter Fraser died but he had been Finance Minister in the Savage and Fraser ministries from 1935. The economy was becoming sluggish and most Western European countries, as well as several in East Asia, overtook New Zealand in terms of real per capita income. The title 'Modern art' and the words '4 col' appear at the bottom of the cartoon. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and blue pencil on paper 380 x 560 mm

Date: 1985

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-136-329

Description: Shows Lange standing on a pedestal, which has "New Zealand stands alone" inscribed on it, with his fist triumphantly raised in the air. Behind him are three military generals holding a sign which says "Review of added defence cost due to N.Z. nuclear ban". Refers to New Zealand being declared a Nuclear-free country and the cost to the military. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: 296 x 420 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 16 October 1965

From: Williams, Bridget :Photographs used in Port Nicholson Press biography of James K Baxter

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-2146-001

Description: James K Baxter, photographed on his postal round in Khandallah, Wellington, on 16 October 1965, by an Evening Post staff photographer. Baxter had just been awarded the Robert Burns Fellowship by the University of Otago. Same image at EP-NZ Obits-Ba-02 Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Resin-coated paper print 25.5 x 20.3 cm

Date: 1954

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-184-038

Description: A group of men dance and clap as an ancient man with '"Gaffer" parliamrnt printed on his vest skips under the joined hands of PM Sid Holland and leader of the opposition Walter Nash. Above them are decorations that include a placard bearing the words 'Happy "100th" Gran'dad'. Context - the celebrations marking the one hundredth anniversary of the first meeting of parliament in May 1854. The first colonial secretary was Andrew Sinclair. At bottom of cartoon in pencil is text reading 'What a constitution!' and '3 col Today Monday 24th May '54'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and pastel on paper, 390 x 560 mm

Date: [ca 1936]

From: Maranui Surf Life Saving Club :Photographs

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: PA1-f-147-13-3

Description: Group of men during an interval at a Wellington Swimming Club carnival at Te Aro Baths, Wellington. Photograph taken ca 1936 by The Evening Post. Includes members of the Maranui Surf Life Saving Club: C Eversleigh, H T Hawken, R Hawken, R H Durrant, H C Downs, C Redmond, R Burns Inscriptions: Album page - beneath image - 9. Saturday afternoon carnival at Te Aro Baths, about 1936. Maranui men identifiable: C. Eversleigh, H.T. Hawken, R. Hawken, R.H. Durrant, H.C. Downs, C. Redmond, R. Burns.; Verso - top centre - about 1935; Verso - bottom centre - An interval between events at Te Aro Baths on Saturday afternoon, when the Wellington Swimming Club conducted a series of races. "Evening Post" Photo. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 15.9 x 20.5 cm

Date: 1945 - 1955

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-184-045

Description: Text reads 'Politicians have become professionals, and they may have to pass a diploma to sit in the House. - The retiring Secretary of Marine'. The cartoon shows several MPs wearing gowns and mortar boards with their diplomas in front of them as they sit in parliament. The masters of Engineering, Laws, Science and Arts stare in horror at an MP who proudly displays his Diploma which describes him as 'Master of None'. The Master of Engineering says 'Wot! No degree?' - Context unknown At bottom of cartoon in pencil is a title that reads 'Jack of all trades' and text reading '3 col Leader P. Wed'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, 395 x 560 mm

Date: 1996

From: Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by various cartoonists

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: A-312-4-026

Description: A witness at the enquiry into New Zealand business tax evasion via the Cook Islands, takes cover behind privacy laws. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy.

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-134-485

Description: This cartoon features Deputy Prime Minister Hugh Watt asking British Prime Minister Ted Heath to support New Zealand against French bomb tests in the Pacific. A sign on the wall used to say 'The Commonwealth Before All Else' and this has now been altered to read 'The Commonmarket Before All Else'. Ted Heath has his arm around Pompidou who is lighting a bomb with his cigar. The are tied together with ropes labelled EEC and Trade. Published in the Sports Post Other Titles - The Commonmarket Before All Else. E.E.C. Trade. Extended Title - 'Whatever happened to the old family ties?' 'Absolutely nothing, old boy, the jolly old ties are still there - just a slight change of family.' Inscriptions: bottom right - Neville Lodge '73 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 385 x 310 mm

Date: 1954

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: C-164-052

Description: The cartoon shows a cricket team 'The first eleven' who are lined up in front of a scoreboard which gives their names and the number of years they have served. The scoreboard is entitled 'M.P. Old Boys - innings declared closed'. The cricketers are, in fact, M.P.s who are retiring at the 1954 election. From left they are - Thomas Webb, National 11 years; Alfred Murdoch, National 21 years; Walter Broadfoot, National 26 years; Paddy Kearins, Labour 'retired hurt' after 8 years; Robert McKeen, Labour 32 years; Charles Chapman, National 26 years; Robert Semple, Labour 27 years; Charles Bowden, National 11 years; and, Andrew Sutherland, National 12 years; Edward Gordon 16 years, William Bodkin, National 26 years. To the right is the Cricket Pavilion with 'MPOB' painted on it. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, Chinese white and blue pencil on card, 445 x 625 mm

Date: 1906

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-E-VARIETY-1906-01

Description: Arrangement of text. "The Pioneer Entertainers" is white on a black panel. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Woodblock, black on white paper, 1005 x 383 mm.

Date: 1949 - 1951

By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-184-043

Description: The cartoon shows gigantic waves interspersed with question marks that are bearing down on a flimsy raft on which is standing PM Sid Holland and a terrified chicken resembling Education Minister Ronald Algie. Possibly refers to the waterfront strike in 1951 At bottom of cartoon in pencil is text reading '3 col today L. News'.'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil and Chinese white on paper, 380 x 560 mm

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-134-765

Description: This cartoon shows new Prime Minister Kirk and his deputy Hugh Watt discussing the problems the new Labour Government faces. Through the window Leader of the Opposition Marshall and his deputy Muldoon are looking on smugly. 1973 cartoon filed with those from 1975 Other Titles - What to do about Springbok Tour? Other Titles - Unions action over bomb test Other Titles - What to do about Springbok tour? Other Titles - What to do about French bomb test? Other Titles - Hart disruption plans Other Titles - Peace media plans Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 260 x 316 mm

Date: 1980

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-136-128

Description: The cartoon shows the All Blacks running out onto the field to play Australia. All of them are covered in bandages from various injuries. Refers to the final test against Australia in 1980. A large number, 12 or more, injuries delayed the naming of the players for the test. In addition the team suffered from a bout of food poisoning on the eve of the match. Exhibited in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' exhibition of cartoons on the New Zealand-Australian relationship curated by Ian F. Grant of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library Gallery from 28 November 2001 to 24 February 2002 to mark the centenary of Australian Federation. Also exhibited at X Space Gallery, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland in mid-March 2002 and at Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia from 26 March 2003 to 29 June 2003. Published in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' by Ian F. Grant, published by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive in association with Tandem Press, 2001. Exhibited in 'Guts and Glory' an exhibition of rugby cartoons, organised by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive Trust in association with the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, at the National Library Gallery, 15 July - 7 November 1999, and then touring until 2001. Curated by Susan Foster. Extended Title - Yes, but they're a great excuse if we lose. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink, brush and ink, white paint and letrafilm, 450 mm x 320 mm

Date: 1932

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; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: A-315-2-192

Description: John Bull, representing Great Britain, is being besieged by hawkers (country stereotypes), trying to sell him 'South African meat', 'Argentina beef', 'N. Z. lamb', 'Australian meat' and 'Irish stew'. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy.