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Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024873

Description: Shows Jim Gerard standing on a stool beside a lion with his fingers crossed. While behind the lion is Derek Quigley poking the lion with a pin. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The PM had called an early election but had underestimated the opposition within his own party from people like Derek Quigley'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024875

Description: Shows a photo album with diary entries by politicians campaigning in the 1984 general elections - Rob Muldoon, David Lange, Bruce Beetham, and Bob Jones. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'A light-hearted view of the election as it progressed. Note the reference to Bob Jones was in response to the fact that he had a spat with a press photographer and had banned them from his meetings'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024874

Description: Shows Rob Muldoon pumping up two large balloons ('Davaluation' and 'Reds under the bed') while David Lange is getting squeezed out holding a much smaller balloon ('The real issues'). Accompanying ntoe from cartoonist states 'As the election got underway the PM tried to raise the usual non-issues this time raising the spectre of a Labour devaluation and what that might mean and the old hoary chestnut of the communists in the unions'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024876

Description: Shows Rob Muldoon literally smouldering after his canon has backfired on him. In the mean time David Lange is joyously jumping about waving a flag 'Victory at last'. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Self explanatory! Labour finally wins power..'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022110

Description: Shows the leaders of the three main parties following the election saying what they think the public wants to hear but thinking rather differently. From the top are Prime Minister Rob Muldoon determined to push through the 'Think Big' policy but with an underlying anxiety; Labour leader Bill Rowling expressing gratitude that he has been asked to stay on as leader but feeling anxious about his situation; last is Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham experssing gratitude for the level of support they got but frustrated that it won Social Credit only two seats. Context: A fun look at the "real" political world behind the doublespeak of politics. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022098

Description: Shows Labour leader Bill Rowling in bed dreaming; he counts sheep that represent marginal seats. The clock by his bed reads '28 Nov' which is the election date. Context: With the election approaching labours confidence seemed misplaced. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022104

Description: Shows Labour leader Bill Rowling shaking apples that represent election promises from a tree. Context: Bill Rowling, the labour leader seemed to be promising everything to everyone during the election campaign. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022078

Description: Shows the President of the Labour Party, Jim Anderton, reading the script for a Labour Party production. On stage are David Lange, would-be leader and Bill Rowling, actual leader of the Labour Party. Context: Two prospective labour MP's resorted to theatre to demonstrate a policy at the labour party conference.Labour's efforts at re-election semed a little bumbling at the time. Jim Anderton, Labour party chairman, is the "Director" here. (Context notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022108

Description: Shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon letting loose two bulls that represent 'price rises' and 'unemployment'. A horrified bystander sees how much they have grown. Context: Muldoon had succcessfully downplayed the country's economic ills to get re-elected. After the election the extent of economic drift became apparent. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022075

Description: Shows three cameos showing the state of affairs in the run up to the 1981 elections: the first shows a rugby player representing the 'South Africa Tour'; PM Muldoon runs at him almost knocking over Jim Knox, leader of the Federation of Labour, and Derek Quigley representing the 'Colonels'. In the second cameo Labour MP David Lange is shown wearing a sling printed with the words 'December coup' and Labour leader Bill Rowling is shown using crutches because of a broken leg on the plaster of which are the words 'opinion polls'. The last cameo shows Social Credit politicians enveloped by cloud as they try to develop 'Social Credit theories'. Context: The The National Rugby League grand finals were all the rage at the time. The cartoon shows a summary of the political situation. (Context notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022102

Description: Shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon and Labour leader Bill Rowling fishing for votes. Context: Parliament closed for the 1981 election with the parties getting their platforms ready for showing to the voters. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022081

Description: Shows Greek columns with the word 'Democracy' engraved across the architrave. 'Democracy' is closed due to elections. Context: Self explanatory.1981 was an election year.This all seemed rather ironic! (Context notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022107

Description: On the left stand Labour leader Bill Rowling and Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham, both looking a little sick. On the right Rob Muldoon smirks as the 'returning officer' places on his head a crown representing 'power'. Context: The election night result for Gisborne was overturned on recount and the Labour, Social Credit "balance of power" disappeared. National could rule alone. (Cartoon note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022106

Description: Shows Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham holding out a bunch of keys to Prime Minister Muldoon. The keys open the door behind which represents 'Parliamentary power'; they are labelled 'Rangitikei' and 'East Coast Bays'. Context: Credit emerged from the election with the balance of power from their two seats of Rangitikei and East Coast Bays. The "keys" were the Social Credit emblem. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022071

Description: Shows in three panels Prime Minister Rob Muldoon spinning a coin to decide when to hold the next election. With him are leader of the Social Credit Party, Bruce Beetham, and Labour leader, Bill Rowling. Context: The P.M. had kept changing the time of the General election- no doubt to keep his opponents guessing. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0022103

Description: Shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon in electioneering mode as he explains how everything in 'expanding' Context: Electioneering was now well underway. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).