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Date: 1980

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-135-683

Description: The scene is Muldoon's parliamentary office. His outline is sitting at the desk. His secretary has opened the office door to find anti-nuclear protestors outside but cannot say if Muldoon is there or not. In the waste paper basket is a newspaper announcing that Tom Scott, a Listener journalist, is still being barred by Muldoon from accompanying the official delegation to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in India in September 1980. Extended Title - Mr. Muldoon announced that the nuclear-powered U.S.S. Truxtun will again visit Wellington next month. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 455 x 320 mm.

Date: 1980

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-135-606

Description: There are three scenes in this cartoon. In the top right some men and a woman are walking along twisting their arms and hands into contortions. One man is saying he never knows what to do with his hands when he doesn't smoke. In the lower left Jim Bolger, the Minister of Labour, is sitting with his hand over his face. In his other hand he is holding a newspaper with the headline 'Kinleith shutdown unions vote to stop mill smoking on April 8'. This is a reference to the strikes in early 1980 at the Kinleith pulp and paper mill. In the lower right Muldoon is reading a memo on the smoke free day fron George Gair, the Minister of Health. Muldoon is proclaiming that he's not going 'to stop smoking-out reds for even one day" - a reference to his dislike of socialist and communists. Extended Title - This could mean a lot of disgruntled people Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 445 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1982

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-136-083

Description: Shows the Clutha River flowing through a canyon. On one side stand Clyde Dam workers hammering a sign into the ground which demands a 15 per cent pay rise. On the other side are Muldoon and Bill Birch wearing a hard hat. Muldoon is angrily refusing to meet the workers' demands. At the bottom of the canyon two scientists from the D.S.I.R. Geological Survey are sitting on the ground with instruments measuring the shaking of the ground. Extended Title - 15 per cent higher pay for Clyde Dam workers Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, white gouache, crayon and letratone, 450 x 320 mm.

Date: 1988

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-136-844

Description: Shows a man in an Air New Zealand booking office obviously angry about fare price increases. The Air New Zealand official is trying to placate the customer by saying they are trying to remain competitive with Ansett, the rival company. Extended Title - Fares to Auckland Wellington Christchurch now up 12% Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon on paper, 324 x 485 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1987

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-136-683

Description: Shows a suburban garden in which a racehorse is grazing. A man in shorts and jandals stands happily regarding the horse which he has bought at the Trentham sales. His wife, chatting over the fence to her neighbour, says that she expected a catalogue or an old horse cover, not a racehorse. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: 1 photocopy A3 size Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1981

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-135-823

Description: Shows the entrance to Eden Park, with spectators queuing to go to the cricket match. A sign says 'no chilly bins of beer permitted', 'patrons will be searched', and a 'limit of 3 cans sold per person'. The spectators are all objecting, including organising a protest in Queen Street. Refers to third cricket test between India and New Zealand at Eden Park on 13-18 March 1981. Extended Title - We can't see those spectators submitting quietly Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 450 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1982

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-136-037

Description: Shows a truck loaded with barrels of moth balls driving towards the construction site of the Clyde Dam. Two workers are halting the truck. Refers to Social Credit's decision to support future empowering legislation to complete construction of the dam, after months of on-again off-again decisions by the government. Extended Title - Clyde High Dam Site Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 450 x 320 mm.

Date: 1981

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-135-841

Description: Shows George Chapman standing in the door of Muldoon's office asking him if he would agree to a change of leadership before the election. He is holding a newspaper with the headline 'Tania Harris leads massive march against disruption'. Muldoon is sitting at his desk reading a book entitled 'Picketing & the law'. Refers to the 'Kiwis Care' march organised by a young woman, Tania Harris, in Queen St, Auckland on 3 March 1981 in which thousands of people rallied to show their disatisfaction with continuing industrial disruption and strikes. In the cartoon George Chapman is thinking of Tania Harris as a replacement for Muldoon. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 450 x 325 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

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: 1988

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-136-864

Description: The family discusses Wyatt Creech's win by chalenge of the Wairarapa seat and argue about whether the government has a majority of one or two seats. Refers to the 1987 election, in which Reg Boorman won by one vote, but Creech later challenged that result on the grounds that Boorman had violated new laws about election spending. Creech also challenged more than 200 votes (on various grounds). The Electoral Court approved Creech's petition, and Creech won the seat in 1988 with a majority of 34 votes (9994 to 9960). Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone on paper, 320 x 485 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1983

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-136-253

Description: A pile of government cost-benefit reports on the feasibility of extending the runway of Wellington Airport is blocking the airport's runway. An international plane flying overhead is told by the air traffic controllers to divert to Auckland or Christchurch because the runway is not cleared for landing. Other Titles - Long term government indecision on development of Rongotai as international airport Extended Title - Mr. Gair said Wellington Airport did not have the same opportunities to earn money as Christchurch and Auckland with their higher international patronage Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and letratone on paper, 330 x 456 mm.

Date: 1982

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-136-021

Description: Shows Muldoon standing holding binoculars and dressed in army uniform. He is directing his artillery troops to fire rounds at Western Samoa, Clyde and Marsden Point. The gun is called 'legislation'. Refers to the fall of the Western Samoan government, the long running industrial dispute at the Marsden Point oil refinery, and the controversial Clutha Development (Clyde Dam) Empowering Bill introduced by the government to continue construction of the Clyde Dam. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 450 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1982

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-136-058

Description: Shows two ambulance officers carrying a man on a stretcher into his house. He is telling his neighbour what a great day's cricket he has been watching. Refers to Second Test match between Australia and New Zealand played at Eden Park, and Lance Cairns' batting skills. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, white gouache, crayon and letratone, 450 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1980

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-135-599

Description: There are three scenes in this cartoon. In the top right passengers are being weighed at the check-in desk. The man on the scales is being told by the airline staff that he is too fat to board the flight. In the lower left the man standing on the scales is turning to his wife and telling her she won't be able to go on the flight because 'it isn't big enough for both of us'. In the lower right three men are walking out to board the plane. One, dressed only in his underwear, is telling another man that taking off his clothes was the only way he could pass the weigh-in. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 450 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1980

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-135-693

Description: The scene is an airport runway. Anchored offshore is a ship called 'Christchurch'. Hovering above the water is a helicopter towing a bag of money labelled $570,000. On board the ship are some figures firing at the helicopter trying to bring it down. On the runway the mayors of Christchurch and Wellington are leaping up and down calling "more! more! more!". Michael Fowler is holding a paper in his hand which reads 'Govt. development plan of W'gton airport'. Extended Title - Christchurch. May 27 (PA). - Christchurch city councillors lashed out today at the Government - and specially the Prime Minister (Mr Muldoon) - over the channelling of money away from Christchurch Airport. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, white gouache, letratone and crayon, 452 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1984

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-136-292

Description: In the upper scene a man is talking over the fence to his neighbour about how good it is to have the long lighter evenings created by daylight saving; but his neighbour isn't enjoying spending extra time digging his garden. In the lower scene a man and his wife are watching Roger Douglas reading his budget on TV, and realising that daylight is all they're going to be able to save. Refers to increase in income tax rates. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon on paper, 353 x 450 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

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-136-424

Description: Shows three vignettes. In the first a disgruntled looking farmer is watching as armed forces personnel put up a barbed wire fence. The officer is telling him that the government is erecting barbed wire around the coastline. In the second a topdressing pilot is being told to drop bombs instead of fertiliser in the event of any hostilities. In the third an officer is standing on Mt Victoria in Wellington and telling his men that the old signal gun is to be turned around and pointed over Cook Strait. He is holding a 'Capital Defence Plan'. Extended Title - In view of the present economic situation, the government may have to consider defence "on the cheap" - Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white, crayon and letratone on paper, 350 x 408 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1981

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-135-784

Description: The scene is outside the rugby grounds where Manawatu were playing the Springboks. Police are searching and frisking spectators on entry to the grounds to prevent protestors from disrupting the game. One policeman is restraining a spectator carrying a placard and telling the Sergeant that the spectator is determined to enter the grounds free-of-charge. Refers to the game played in the Waikato at which protestors against the Springbok tour disrupted the game by running onto the pitch, causing the game to be called off. Extended Title - Go ahead with the tour down with N.Z.R.F.U.! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 455 x 320 mm.

Date: 1986

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-136-598

Description: A group of well-heeled people are having drinks in a living room overlooking the Waitamata Harbour with Rangitoto in the distance. The harbour is festooned with yachts and there is a picture of a yacht on the wall. A man who looks like a boating-type poses elegantly with his wineglass in his hand. He tells the others that he is thinking of doing the South Island which he believes is about 600 kilometres south of the Bombay Hills. The cartoon is a comment on the parochialism of Aucklanders, this one seeming to regard the South Island as a foreign country. Other Titles - "Yes, we're thinking of doing the South Island - understand it's about 600 kilometres south of the Bombay Hill." Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: A4 size photocopy. Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1984

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-135-768

Description: Shows Robert Muldoon on holiday at his Hatfields Beach holiday home, writing his speech for his annual address to the Orewa Rotary club. He is rejecting the Labour Party's call for consistent economic policies, calling it David Lange's daydream. Extended Title - Lange gives policy prelude consistent position on economic policies a must Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 455 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.