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Date: 1982

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

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-075

Description: Shows two scenes. In the upper scene soccer fans are congratulating an All Whites player for the draw against the Watford team. In the lower scene rugby supporters are complaining to a Wellington player that a draw in the game against the Wairarapa team doesn't auger well for Wellington to win the Ranfurly Shield. Refers to Wellington, who held the Ranfurly Shield, playing Wairarapa in Masterton, and the All Whites playing against Watford at Athletic Park before going to Spain to compete in the World Cup. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, white gouache, crayon and letratone, 450 x 310 mm.

Date: 1962

From: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989 :200 original cartoons by Neil Lonsdale from 1955 to 1962.

Reference: A-309-014

Description: Shows a group of men standing outside a shearing shed. One of them has had all his hair shaved off and is pointing inside the shed where the `Golden Shears' shearing competition is being held. Refers to the 1962 `Golden Shears' shearing competition in Masterton. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-448-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. Obituary for Diana, Princess of Wales 1961-1997 The ethics of the press are questioned following the death of Princess Diana. Judge Beattie refuses to eave the bar gracefully following an investigation into improper claiming for work related expenses. Farmers spread the RCD virus in an attempt to control the rabbit population. The National/NZ First coalition government are in danger of self destructing due to internal fighting. The oppostion is left to watch from the sideline. Diana's funeral is seen by millions around the world. Obituary to Mother Teresa 1910-1997. Rabbits warn their children about eating RCD infected carrots. Comment on the perceived leniency of the courts toward violent offenders. Christine Fletcher leaves Parliament and takes up the position of Auckland Mayor. Men discuss Otago's persistent off-side play in a rugby game against Wellington. Otago won as the referee didn't pick up most of the off-side play. Jim Bolger dreams of being an Egyptian sun king while weilding draconian powers over his slaves. The scales of justice are weighed in favour of Judge Beattie as he refuses to accept any fault in fraud allegations, Judge Hesketh however repays monies in dispute.. Nationals Minister of Health, Bill English, explains how market-driven health reforms will work. Conjugal rights given to male prisoners. Jim Bolger joins the call for new leadership in Nationals ranks and thinks he's the right person for the job. Doctors callously discuss the pros and cons of not giving a patient kidney dialysis. The National/NZ First coalition government unravels itself. Rau Williams is left to the mercy of the NZ medical system as to whether or not he'll receive life-saving procedures. Winston Peters refuses to believe his party has lost its support. Jim Bolger takes charge of his troubled coalition government. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1947

From: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991 :[Twenty-eight (28) original cartoons, 1940s and 1950s].

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

Reference: C-132-871

Description: Shows three marathon runners, running past a milestone which reads "Masterton 1 mile". The central runner, Fred Clueless, carries a beer mug where the others carry batons. Date verified by reference to issue of the Sports Post. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, charcoal and Chinese white, on sheet 549 x 373 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-137-302

Description: Shows golfers attempting to play in howling winds, hailstorms, and airport noise; as opposed to the small tortures at the Golden Games, of crossing the finish line, being stabbed in the hand by a dart at a dartboard, lifting heavy weights, a collision at gridiron, and strenuous effort at a tug of war. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone 432 x 292 mm, on sheet 479 x 312 mm.