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Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :What the hell Bruce. We lose a few old pillars but we g...
Date: 1982
From: Various artists :[Collection of cartoon clippings, of works by Eric Heath, Nevile Lodge, Gordon Minhinnick, Neville Colvin, Les Gibbard. 1950-1980s].
By: Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932-; National Business Review Ltd
Reference: A-311-4-022
Description: The bulldozers building the hydro-electric Clyde dam on the Clutha River are knocking over the temple pillars of 'The Law'. Bruce Beetham's Social Credit Party supported Robert Muldoon's National government in the passing of special 'fast track' legislation which overrode the existing legal protection of land owners, so that the Clyde dam could be built. Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping.. Physical Description: Newspaper clipping 160 x 220 mm.
Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :'"A change of name will make the party easier to market"......
Date: 1985
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-0024921
Description: Shows Bruce Beetham presenting a strangely shaped container which represents the change in political party names from Social Credit to the New Zealand Democratic Party. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Social Credit had sunk very low in the polls and in desperation proposed a change of name'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:"Balance of responsibility..." 23 November 1981
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-0022105
Description: Shows Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham charming potential voters by downplaying the complexities of Social Credit philosophy. Context: Social Credit were finally gaining some traction due largely to the charm of leader Bruce Beetham and his strategy of downplaying their rather esoteric economic theories. "A+B" was an economic theory propounded by Major Douglas, a Canadian, whose theories Social Credit had drawn on for their policies. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-: With the political football "Grand finals" due in November, it's t...
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).
Lynch, James, 1947-:"You wouldn't happen to be looking for these would you?" 30 Novembe...
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).
Lynch, James, 1947-:Survey shows patients choose their doctors for their bedside manner...
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-0022094
Description: Shows Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham as a doctor wooing with his bedside manner a 'disaffected voter'. Context: Voters were still a little baffled by Social Credit's obscure economic thinking but Beetham's personality made him quite popular. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:'Funny! This tune doesn't seem to work so well now!' 17 August 1981
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-0022091
Description: Shows Bruce Beetham, leader of the Social Credit party as a snake-charmer. The snake representing 'opinion polls' is no longer being charmed. Context: Social Credit's appeal was beginning to wear thin with prospective voters. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-: "With a bit of luck, no-one will notice the holes - at least until...
Date: 1980
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-0022056
Description: Shows Bruce Beetham leader of Social Credit wielding a cricket bat that represents 'financial policy' and that is full of holes. Context: Bruce Beetham and Social Credit were making real progress at thi stage; despite an unintelligable economic policy. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).