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Date: 1907

By: Blomfield, William, 1866-1938; New Zealand observer (Newspaper)

Reference: J-065-040

Description: Two men, representing Canada wearing a "Dominion' hat, and Australia wearing a 'Commonwealth' hat, comment on a tiny man representing New Zealand who is swamped by a 'Dominion' hat. New Zealand had gained Dominion status as an independent nation within the British Commonwealth. Extended Title - Canada - Rather large for him, is it not? Australia - Oh, his head is swelling rapidly. The hat will soon fit. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: A5 size bromide photograph

Date: 1900

By: New Zealand observer (Newspaper); Blomfield, William, 1866-1938

Reference: J-040-009

Description: Exhibition and book captions read - Sir Goerge Reid, a late enthusiast for [Australian] federation, was New South Wales Premier from 1897-99 and Australian Prime Minister in 1904-05. He visited New Zealand while out of office, early in 1900. Like many Australian politicians at the time he was impressed with the relative prosperity [of New Zealand] and apprehensive about the Liberals' radical legislative programme. 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 'The Line-Up' exhibition of 36 cartoons by 36 cartoonists curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library auditorium foyer from 5 April 2002 to mark the tenth anniversary of establishment of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive. Extended Title - Ex Premier Reid (interviewed after touring New Zealand) -'In my opinion, no sort of bad legislation can keep New Zealand back.' Premier Dick (across the water) - 'Who says bad legislation? And is this gratitude! After my free railway passes, my special brand of Wanganui champagne, and the fat cigars I gave him, too.' Seddon Esia. New South Wales. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 1901

By: Marshall, Ryan and Company; New Zealand observer (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-D-TOURISM-Taupo-1901-01

Description: Poster with Maori pattern border shows illustrations of a Maori waka on Lake Taupo with Ngauruhoe smoking at the top, the small steam-sailing ship 'Tongariro' cruising on water at lower right, and inset views of the Karangahape Cliffs and the Waihi Waterfall at either side. The text explains that the mail steamer 'Tongariro' leaves Taupo every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the summer months, going to Tokaanu, and returning to Taupo the following day. The service is reduced to twice a week during winter months. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, brown on toothed cream paper, 507 x 395 mm.

Date: 1908

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

By: Blomfield, William, 1866-1938; New Zealand observer (Newspaper)

Reference: A-312-1-040

Description: A young Maori dandy and an elderly Maori man, who is sitting outside his whare wrapped in his blanket, show the same contempt for each other as their dogs do. This cartoon can be seen in context in Paperspast. It is in 'The Observer Christmas Annual' Observer , 18 December 1908, Page 15. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph, 208 x 165 mm