Places

Date: 1850 - 1859

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1850s-Wellington

Description: Satirical verses, possibly offprints from newspaper columns, relating to: "The great Mogul" - references to Bluebottle, David and Jesse, the Pharisee Untitled - references to the Rimutaka Hill, Bunnius, Andrius, Farrazini, Magistri, Beethamius Untitled - references to the Council, His Honor, Charlie Brown, Aladdin, Chilly in the Taranaki, Pheney, Harry. "The lay of the elector", by "Candidate", printed at the Standard Office, Main-Street Greytown - references to Richard Barton, Edward Toomath, J P Andrew, Mr Bunny, Mr Pharazyn, Alfred Renall, George Beetham, Udy. "The monopolist" - references to Bayly, Brown, Saunders, Grey, Bell, Thomas King, Chilman. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress cuttings mounted on sheets, sizes varying below 330 mm

Date: 1974

Reference: Eph-A-NZ-VALUES-1974

Description: Includes general pamphlets about the party's policies, and pamphlets and fliers for the following candidates: Andy Lea (Sydenham by-election 1974) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on fliers, stickers and cards, sizes varying below 200 mm.

Date: 1944

From: [Ephemera relating to politics and elections in New Zealand. 1940-1949]

By: Hyde, William Julius, 1889-1962

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1944-01

Description: An arrangement of text and illustration, condemning the government for corruption, condemning the luxury of Bellamy's and criticising the government for covering up the investigation of a rail accident at Haywards. Quotes Seddon, Ballance, Savage. Exhibited as part of "I protest", exhibition of posters, on level 1, Alexander Turnbull Library foyer, Feb-April 1997. Other Titles - Here is something which can teach or tell - the moment when God's voice says REBEL. Other Titles - Political leaflet Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 221 x 283 mm.

Date: 1994 - 1996

By: Alliance (Political party)

Reference: Eph-B-NZ-ALLIANCE-1994/1996

Description: Includes some issues of the Rongotai electorate newsletter 1996 Includes pamphlets and fliers for the party and for the following politicians and candidates: Phillida Bunkle (Ohariu-Belmont) Jeanette Fitzsimons (Deputy leader, Coromandel) Danna Glendining (Wellington Central) Sandra Lee (Deputy leander, Auckland Central) Keith Locke (Wellington Region) Heather-Ann McConachy (Albany) Vernon Tile (Mana) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on fliers and cards, sizes varying below 330 mm.

Date: 1954 - 1957

By: Northern news (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-D-NZ-SOCIAL-CREDIT-1950s-01

Description: Text only, in bold capital letters, black on white. Vernon Cracknell's name is underlined. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). 1 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Relief print on poster, 457 x 578 mm. Provenance: From the papers of Vernon Cracknell, deposited in 1996.

Date: 1919

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-1919

Description: Includes: "The truth about Samoa; real working-conditions explained; vital need of labour to save the plantations; facts stated by soldier and ex-resident". (PR-01-0097) Mr H Hill; candidate for the Napier seat. [Pamphlet with portrait photograph]. Herald Print, Napier, 1919. Andrew Walker, the Labour candidate, Dunedin North electorate. [Pamphlet with portrait photograph]. Robertson, McReath & Co. Printers [1919]. Acquired 1962. [Use copy at Eph-A-NZ-LABOUR-1919] J J Corry, the Progressive candidate. The people's man! the soldiers' man! [Pamphlet with portrait photograph. 1919?] (PR-03-0215) Bernard J Cooke, Labour candidate. To the electors of Wairau ... [Pamphlet with portrait photograph]. Wakelin's Printing Works, 9 Charles Street, Blenheim [1919?] (PR-03-0215) Quantity: 5 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) on folded programme. Physical Description: Offset lithographs on cards and pamphlets, sizes varying Provenance: Two items purchased from Stirling & Co in 2003.

Date: 1911

By: Wanganui chronicle (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-E-POLITICS-1911-02

Description: Shows portrait of leaders and members of Parliament, with central portraits of the Speaker Hon A R Guinness and leaders Joseph Ward and William Massey, with a photograph of a greeting party at a Maori marae, between them. Seventy-seven other smaller portraits are shown. The portraits are interspersed with advertisements for the South British Insurance Company Ltd, Munning's celebrated jams, Thomas Brown Ltd (Christchurch coal merchants), and many other Christchurch and Wanganui businesses. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on wall chart. Physical Description: Offset print, 890 x 572 mm.

Date: 1944

From: [Ephemera, pamphlets about politics and political issues including campaign leaflets for elections. 1940-1949].

By: Hyde, William Julius, 1889-1962

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-1944-01

Description: An arrangement of text and illustration, on two sides of a flier. One side questions the conclusions reached by the investigation into the accident at Haywards Railay Crossing. The other side proposes river controls for the Hutt River, and discusses the proposal to develop Rongotai as Wellington main commercial airport. Other Titles - Airport Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 240 x 178 mm.

Date: 1843

Reference: Eph-C-WAR-NZ-1843-01

Description: Facsimile of a handwritten letter, dated 11 July 1843, "to the inhabitants of the settlement of Nelson in New Munster", expressing the sympathy of the mayor (George Hunter), aldermen, town councillors and some inhabitants of the borough of Wellington, for the loss of "those who fell in the attempt to uphold the equal authority of British laws among British subjects". It is signed with 136 signatures, including many Wellington politicians of the day. Four copies held. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (4 copies). Physical Description: Photomechanical print on sheet 510 x 382 mm. Provenance: Acquired before 1990.

Date: 1996

Reference: Eph-E-NZ-ALLIANCE-1996-01

Description: Corflute poster shows a head and shoulders photographic portrait of Alliance political candidate Rod Donald, standing in the 1996 general election for the Banks Peninsula electorate. The Alliance logo of 4 stars is shown and the colour scheme involves the red and green Alliance colours. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Print on white corflute sheet, 610 x 885 mm.

Date: 1934

From: [Ephemera promoting peace, and denouncing war. 1930-1949]

By: New Zealand Worker Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-PEACE-1934-01

Description: Shows an arrangement of text, with a photograph near the top of "The rejected of the ages", a 1899 painting by Debat-Ponsan showing Christ visiting the wounded on the battlefield. Asserts that "another world's war will, according to eminent authorities, end our civilization. The People only can prevent it". Two copies held. Another larger poster with the same image, at Eph-C-PEACE-1934. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 227 x 148 mm.

Date: 1900 - 1969

Reference: Eph-A-LOCAL-Hutt-1900/1969

Description: Includes: ca 1905: To the electors of the Borough of Lower Hutt. [Election campaign pamphlet for W E Hughes. ca 1905] 1944: Calling all mothers! Do you want safe milk?; do you want safe playgrounds for your children? Vote Labour for Lower Hutt City Council. Local elections May 27th 1944. Percy Dowse for Mayor. [Flyer] 1956: City of Lower Hutt New Zealand. Coat of arms granted and assigned to the city under the seal of Sir George Rothe Bellew, Garter King of Arms, and Sir Gerald Woods Wollaston, Norroy and Ulster King of Arms, on 25th November 1955 [1956] 1957: City of Lower Hutt. Civic Ball, April 5th 1957 to celebrate the official opening of the new Town Hall by His Excellency the Governor-General, Lieutenant-General Sir Willoughby Norrie. Souvenir programme 1959: Labour's choice!!! Mr R D Christie for Hutt County Power Board [Nov 1959] Pink flyer Labour's choice!!! Mr R L Bailey for Hutt County Hospital Board [1959?] Red flyer 1960: Guide to Lower Hutt, the valley with a future. [Booklet. 1960] Friendly Hutt Park Motor Camp. [Pamphlet. 1960] 1968: Vote for Don Lee, Councillor, Lower Hutt, October 12, 1968 [Small card] Petone Lions Club. A summer guide from the Petone Lions 1968-69 [Booklet] Quantity: 10 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset prints in booklets and on fliers and cards, sizes varying below 240 mm. Provenance: One item donated by Alan Smith in 1984.

Date: 1893

By: Tuapeka times (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-C-POLITICS-1893-01

Description: Text extract from a newspaper describes a political campaign meeting at Lawrence. "The hall was densely crowded, there being fully five hundred people present, including about one hundred ladies, who gave attentive ear to the utterances of the candidate". Mr Rawlins discussed rhe Railways, the liquor question, labor measures, lands for settlement, rabbits, the Legislative Council, mining, education, taxation and free trade. The text is taken from the Tuapeka Times, 4 November 1895, page 5 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on sheet 520 x 367 mm.

Date: 1981

By: New Zealand Labour Party

Reference: Eph-B-NZ-LABOUR-1981

Description: Includes pamphlets, brochures and ephemera about the policies and strategies of the New Zealand Labour Party, and pamphlets and fliers for the following candidates: Michael Bassett (Te Atatu) Ann Hercus (Lyttelton) Peter Neilson (Miramar) Frank O'Flynn (Kapiti) Geoff Palmer (Christchurch Central) Ian Scott (Mt Eden) Liz Tennet (Aro Valley) Fran Wilde (Wellington Central) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on fliers and pamphlets, sizes varying below 330 mm.

Date: 1978

By: New Zealand Labour Party

Reference: Eph-B-NZ-LABOUR-1978

Description: Includes pamphlets, brochures and ephemera about the policies and strategies of the New Zealand Labour Party, newsletters of branches at Birkenhead, Eden, Miramar, Rimutaka and Wellington Central, and pamphlets and fliers for the following candidates: Michael Bassett (Te Atatu) Malcolm Douglas (Hunua) Warren Freer (Mt Albert) Ann Hercus (Lyttelton) W P (Bill) Jeffries (Miramar) Gerald O'Brien (Island Bay) Frank O'Flynn (Kapiti) Maurice Penney (Bay of Islands) Neville Pickering (Wellington Central) Richard Prebble (Auckland Central) David Rankin (Albany) Helene Ritchie (Ohariu) Stan Rodger (Dunedin North) Margaret Shields (Kapiti) Rex Stanton (Birkenhead) John Terris (Western Hutt) Quantity: 3 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on fliers and pamphlets, sizes varying below 330 mm.

Date: 1911

By: Hiscocks, Eceldowne Frederick, 1879-

Reference: Eph-POSTCARD-POLITICS-1911

Description: Includes: The tale of two platforms (electioneering by Liberal candidate Thomas Edward Youd Seddon - Richard J Seddon's son - and Independent candidate Henry Michel for the West Coast seat) A clean sailer [sic]. (Tommy Seddon at the helm is addressed by a West Coast supporter, while Michel's ship sinks in the background) The rising "Son". Vote for young Tom. (A statue of R J Seddon gestures towards a sun rising over Westland, as crowds gather with supportive placards) Miles behind (Michel's horse is beaten by Tommy Seddon's horse in the elctoral race. Seddon's supporte Johnny Evans congratulates the winner, while Michel suporters Mark Sprott, Frank McGregor and Billy Robinson lament their loss) Guess the numbers; the Westland Handicap (Tommy Seddon wins the race against a flagging Henry Michel who is spurred along by Frank McGregor) Quantity: 5 postcards (plus duplicates). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on cards 143 x 95 mm.

Date: 1969

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

Reference: Eph-B-ROTH-Protest-1969-01

Description: A flier encouraging readers to protest at Albert Park against "Apathied" [sic], for Civil Rights, against Vietnam (14-17 November), and offering little hope that the election on 18 November can in any way bring good, because politicians are all the same, and minimise the abilities of the young to run the world. Mentions Sir Dove-Myer Robinson (Mayor Robbie, "the young people's mayor"), and his part in the trials of six young people. Exhibited in 'Outlines; lesbian and gay liberation in the 1970s (Exhibition)' Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) on flier. Physical Description: Typescript on flier 260 x 210 mm. Provenance: Part of the Roth acquisition, in about 1992.

Date: 1981

By: Markham, Philip, 1941-

Reference: Eph-E-NZ-LABOUR-1981-01

Description: Shows an view of Kapiti Island in abstract form, the sea treated as horizontal stripes in shades and tones of blue. Apart from blue and white, the only other colour is the red Labour logo at lower right. Attributed to Philip Markham on grounds of style and subject matter; see signed poster at Eph-E-NZ-LABOUR-1981-03. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Screen print on paper with canvas texture, 840 x 600 mm.

Date: 1978 - 1985

By: Tennet, Patricia Elizabeth, 1953-

Reference: Eph-E-NZ-LABOUR-1980s-01

Description: Shows a head and shoulders portrait of the Labour Party politician Frank O'Flynn. Labour Party logos make a border at the lower edge. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 1010 x 710 mm. Provenance: Donated by Liz Tennet in 1998.

Date: 1890 - 1899

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1890s

Description: Includes: 1890: Election address W F Howlett (Tirenist candidate), to the electors of the Masterton District. Pahiatua, New Zealand, October 13, 1890 1893: Newspaper inconsistency. The Evening Post 1890 [and] 1893. Vote for the Liberal candidate Wilford [re Dr Newman] [Ca 1892-1894]: Preamble and dec[laration] of principles. Knights of Labor. Fred Pirani, D.M.W. District Assembly, no 257. [ca 1892-1894?] 1894: National Association. Reprint no 25. Proportional representation, paper by Dr Giles. Extracted from the New Zealand Herald, November 30, 1894. [Mentions Dr Giles, Mr T Peacock, Mr H B Morton, Mr E E Vaile, Mr French, Mr Bell] National Association and the Hon Mr Ward. Reprint no 26. Reprinted from the New Zealand Herald, December 12th, 1894 Why I should join the National Association of New Zealand (Canterbury Section). ... Send for enrolment forms to David A Watt, secretary [1894?] 1896: "Ode to the New Zealand ass", by Colonial [1896] The two Mr Fishers. No. 1 The Conservative MHR Mr George Fisher on the Seddon Ministry; No. 2, the Liberal candidate Mr G T Fisher, K.M., T.C. ...ever afterwards known as George Turncoat Fisher, K.M., T.C. [Printed by] Edwards, Russell & Co., Ltd., Wellington [1896?] 1897: Ward special. The Guardian. October 9, 1897. The Hon J G Ward; why should he sit? [Pamphlet criticising J G Ward] 1899: Otaki electors. Vote for Morison [C B Morison] To the electors of the Otaki electorate. Waikanae, 30 November 1899 [from Henry A Field] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, lithographs and other prints, sizes varying below 330 mm