Places

Date: [ca 1950s]

From: Wellington Chamber of Commerce :Photographs of members and conference groups

By: Jauncey, Philip Henry, 1902-1982

Reference: PAColl-D-0863

Description: Large group of men and women seated outside the Lower Hutt War Memorial Library with the Mayor in the centre front row. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print 333 x 495 mm on card 440 x 570 mm

Date: 1988

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-363-110/127

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 18 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1956

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

Reference: A-309-073

Description: Shows Luxford standing on an outline of the North Island in the Auckland region. He is dressed in his robes and he is reading a speech. There are arrows circling around him in a clockwise direction. Refers to the sixty nine politicians visiting Auckland and the news that New Zealand is slowly moving in a clockwise direction. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1957

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

Reference: A-309-186

Description: Shows Mayor Ashby showing his collegue the construction of the Auckland bus terminal. The terminal has been built on a large platform which has wheels underneath it. Refers to the bus terminal which started being constructed without waiting for the Council report. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 180 x 280mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service..

Date: 1980

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-336-014

Description: Shows a platform with a figure standing on each step.The figure grows from a baby, to a man, to an older man wearing mayoral robes. This figues is repeated three times and the platform beneath him becomes more and more precarious. Refers to Sir Dove-Myer Robinson's announcement that he will run for Auckland's mayor for the seventh time. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card 200 x 270 mm Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1900

By: Bowring, Walter Armiger, 1874-1931; Weekly press (Newspaper)

Reference: B-094-001

Description: Caricature of the Christchurch mayor Probably published in a supplement to the Weekly Press Other Titles - Press portraits no. 21 Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Chromolithograph, 440 x 284 mm

Date: Sep & Dec 1903

By: Winkelmann, Henry, 1860-1931; Robinson and Miller (Firm); Jones, Frederick Nelson, 1881-1962

Reference: PAColl-4543

Description: Negatives of photographs used in the Auckland Weekly News: the opening of King's Drive, Cornwall Park by Sir John Logan Campbell, with him arriving at Huia Lodge, proceeding with others to the summit of One-Tree Hill, and visitors assembled at the summit of One-Tree Hill after the opening ceremony (photographer unidentified); and the opening of Nelson Municipal Buildings in December 1903 with a crowd watching dignitaries on the balcony, the mayor and thirteen councillors sitting in the council chamber with paintings of dignitaries on the walls, taken by F N Jones; and one of the wharves by Henry Winkelmann. Quantity: 7 b&w copy negative(s). Physical Description: Film copy negatives

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-134-387

Description: This cartoon features the Mayors of Wellington and Auckland and Auckland's problem with gas. Frank Kitts is giving a cup labelled The Windy City to Dove-Meyer Robinson who is carrying a gas mask. Behind Kitts are flags of the Wellington Festival 73 and behind Robinson are the Harbour Bridge and sea. Other Titles - The Windy City Other Titles - Festival Wellington 73 Extended Title - Hysteria over gas? Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone, newspaper clipping and crayon, 286 x 396 mm

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-539-022/043

Description: Political cartoons. Comment on the growing gap between the rich and poor in New Zealand. Soldiers explain why it is humane to cut people's throats once they've been driven from their homes. Jenny Shipley reacts negatively to Jim Bolger's book. Jenny Shipley does a unicycle act on the high/slack wire. She can't look down for fear of falling, and she can't look up for fear of the coalition government she carries on her shoulders. Jack Elder and Tuku Morgan line-up behind Tau Henare in a new political allegiance. The American Republicans are exposed in their determination to impeach President Clinton over sex allegations no matteer what public opinion is. Jenny Shipley announces under National's new housing policy people in sub-standard housing will be assisted to buy their properties rather than rent them. Tim Shadbolt has been re-elected Mayor of Invercargill. Russia backs the bloody regime of Slobodan Milosivic against the Albanians. Jenny Shipley receives a negative reaction from the Dairy Board members over comments they should dig their own graves and make their wills. Jenny Shipley's intention of ending the Producer Board's statutory monopolies is thinnly veiled to avoid farmer backlash prior to the election. The Labour Party surges in the polls although their visibility is low. A paralell is drawn between roading reforms proposals and the manner Warriors' boss comments on players like Matthew Ridge. Commment on telephone electronic cueing messages. Canadian newspapers report that Wellington has the best views in the world. A Wellintonian watches as storms blow uprooted trees, boats, cars and other debris past his window. General Pinochet in jail being interrogated over his part in crimes of terrorism committed against Chilean critics of his Military Junta. Two contenders for the Auckland Blues Rugby coaching job are given a lesson in sportsmanship. Otago win the NPC (National Provincial Championships). Palestinian and Israeli leaders are booed by their supporters for their efforts to bring peace to the Middle East. The Met. office build an ark as an indication of the weather to come. Tuariki Delamere considers his political future. Tau Henare sums up the essence of his new Mauri Pacific Party. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1998

Reference: H-501-001/021

Description: Shows the race for the rural vote with National in the lead, followed by Act and Labour in the rear. Comment on Paul Holmes seeking to be Mayor of Auckland while retaining his nightly TV show. All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick retires from rugby - a tribute. Shows the tension between Winston Peters and Bill Birch. Shows the only ones winning from the Melbourne docks picket are the lawyers. John Luxton explains why New Zealand should phase out tariffs ahead of the rest of the world. A guy at the pub suggests introducing a work for the cabinet salary scheme would have more effect than a work for the dole scheme. Pol Pot is met in Hell by Hitler and Stalin. Politicians lobby to a near empty hall. The public favour paying for their televised sport rather than pay more on their Broadcasting Licence fee to get free to air sports. Paul Holmes agrees with himself that he would make an outstanding Mayor for Auckland. Helen Clark shows a growing obsession with the National leader, Jenny Shipley. Max Bradford sees the benefits of splitting up ECNZ. A toast to the Northern Ireland peace deal. Graham Latimer calls for Maori to get superannuation at age 50. Winston Peters thinks that informed public servants should not have any say in the debate over splitting ECNZ. Winston Peters tries to reassure New Zealanders they have nothing to fear about the Japanese economy committing hara kiri. Outbreak of crytoporidiosis linked to public swimming pools. Jenny Shipley and Winston Peters wear the defeat over the Government's referendum proposal on Auckland's local body assets. Money considerations guide surgical decisions in New Zealand hospitals. The elderly have the national superannuation surcharge removed. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Sizes vary slightly, the average cartoon frame being approximately 14 x 20 cm.

Date: 1971 - 1973

Reference: Eph-D-LOCAL-Christchurch-1971/1973

Description: Includes: Christchurch Press: 14 September 1971: Mr Pickering puts Labour Party policy. Police may attack prison rioters 11 October 1971: Labour sweeps to victory for first time in 15 years Christchurch star (Newspaper. 1958- ): 10 November 1971: Force poll, lose Games says Mayor. Seamen going back to work 17 November 1971: Mayor's plea to drop Games petition 26 April 1972: Mayor seeks ANZAC Day changes. Rugby nominees 29 May 1973: City seeks Govt help on Games complex 11 June 1973: Mayor attacked for move on QEII workers 26 November 1973: Praise for Games park facilities Quantity: 8 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief prints, red ink, on newsprint, 585 x 403 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Alexia Pickering, Wellington, in 2012. Transfers: Other material of the same provenance is housed at PAColl-10033, and in Manuscripts, Serials, Drawings Paintings & Prints (B-187-001/002 and ArtEph-1975-S-01)..

Date: 1998

From: Diva Productions Ltd: Records of the Topp Twins

Reference: Series-5721

Description: Correspondence, press releases, speeches, newspaper clippings, and other materials from Camp Mother (Lynda Topp) and her 1998 campaign for Auckland City mayor against incumbent Les Mills. Quantity: 12 folder(s).

Date: 1998

Reference: Eph-E-LOCAL-Auckland-1998-02

Description: Election campaign poster for Auckland local body elections in 1998 shows a photograph of Topp Twins performer Lynda Topp at the right with a hibiscus over her right ear and the Sky Tower in the background. Banner stuck over centre announces a free concert and public meeting. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 695 x 1020 mm., with collaged piece over centre, 75 x 420 mm. Provenance: Donated by Diva Productions in 2014. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2258 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-2258.

Date: 1998

Reference: Eph-E-LOCAL-Auckland-1998-01

Description: Election campaign poster for Auckland local body elections in 1998 shows a photograph of Topp Twins performer Lynda Topp at the right with a hibiscus over her right ear and the Sky Tower in the background. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screenprint, 695 x 1020 mm. Provenance: Donated by Diva Productions in 2014. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives - MS-Group-2258 - Other material of the same provenance is housed at MS-Group-2258.

Date: 1979 - 1988

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-337-104/130

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand political, economic and trade issues. Quantity: 27 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, approximately A4, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 22 August 1994

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: EP/1994/2560-F

Description: A Wellington City Council Maori cultural group welcomes a delegation from Sakai, Osaka, Japan, led by Deputy Mayor, Eiji Takeyama. Photographed by an Evening Post staff photographer 22 August 1994. Sakai had recently become a sister city of Wellington. The delegation included 220 performers who took part in the Festival of Japan being held in Wellington at the time. Quantity: 1 colour original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Dye coupler film negative, 35mm

Date: 1953

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-132-887

Description: Shows Sir John Allum, the Mayor of Auckland giving advice to a suicidal man, seated in a chair with a noose around his neck. He has already tried a gun, arsenic, prussic acid, and a razor. The reason for his dejection is a telegramme from Prime Minister Holland, rejecting a request for a loan for building the Auckland Harbour Bridge. At the top left is stuck a clipping from the Evening Post, 21 March 1953, page 10. Other Titles - No loan money for Auckland's bridge Inscriptions: Recto - top left - This cartoon was rejected by the Editor on the grounds that he did not think that the Evening Post should help contribute to the increase in the suicide rate in N.Z. - N.M.C. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon drawing, on sheet 290 x 434 mm.

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: 1910

By: Low, David Alexander Cecil (Sir), 1891-1963

Reference: J-044-017

Description: Photocopy of an original drawing in the Library's collection (C-047-033) showing Henry Holland, Mayor of Christchurch, in top hat and formal suit, wearing his mayoral chain which is inscribed 'I stand alone'. He is tossing a pile of electoral promises into the air. Probably published in the Canterbury Times, for which Low was still working until 1911 before his departure for Australia 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. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - signature & date. On the verso is a pencil inscription '7 inches wide' Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Phootocopy of ink, Chinese white & pencil on card, 342 x 289 mm

Date: 1945 - 1950

By: McNamara, John Joseph, 1918-2001

Reference: A-369-088/098

Description: Collection of political cartoons published in The Southern Cross which mainly relate to Sidney Holland and his conservative policies, as well as the New Zealand forces that were sent to Japan after its deafeat in World War II. Also contains cartoons that are specific to the Wellington region with particular reference to mayor William Appleton and the prison on Mt Crawford. International issues are also adressed; especially those relating to Britain's class sysyem and the social problems that the nation faced in the aftermath of World War II. Quantity: 11.