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Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991 :Prof Algie's School of Tough Tactics and Hard Knock...
Date: 1952
By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991
Reference: B-184-007
Description: Shows Ronald Algie depicted on a mock diploma which has been awarded him 'to certify that having completed my course of P.P., D.D.T. and T.N.T. and having survived one session of parliamentary strife is hereby passed fit for public life'. In the first National government after its election in 1949 he was Minister of Education - hence this certificate which has a motto 'To be as hard as an Education Board'. The diploma has a rosette drawn at the bottom right which is signed 'S.W.A.L.K.' (signed with a loving kiss'. Pencilled text below the cartoon reads 'Warrent of fitness'. The cartoon was triggered by a newspaper article reproduced on the left, (n.b. only a torn scrap of the article remains glued to the original) headed 'Public life is no place for the supersensitive' and continues with quotes from Algie acknowledging the amount of verbal sparring that occurs in Parliament. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 255 x 395 mm
Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991: Do it yourself by "Jack" of all tradesmen'. No 1954...
Date: 1949
By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991
Reference: B-184-008
Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister Sid Holland sawing an old cabinet in two. Above is an image of a smart modern one. Text reads 'A contemporary cabinet in seasoned Holyoake with McAlpine drawers is this week's job for the handyman around the house. Most of the material will come from an old cabinet, though some new pieces will have to be found..' Text in pencil below the cartoon reads 'A man and his hobby'. Refers to Sid Holland's major achievement, turning the newly formed National Party into an effective political organisation. The government also undertook constitutional change in 1950, by abolishing the Legislative Council, the upper house of Parliament, on the grounds that it was ineffectual. Pencilled note below the cartoon reads 'A take off on a very popular weekly feature in the "Post"'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper 290 x 390 mm
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.
Heath, Eric :Let's stick around - we may get it back! 1985.
Date: 1985
From: Heath, Eric :Seven laser copies of original cartoons donated for the New Zealand Cartoon Archives auction, 6 November 1997.
Reference: H-459-007
Description: The cartoon shows a warship representing ANZUS. The middle part, New Zealand is missing and can be seen chained to the New Zealand parliament buildings. The captain of the American part of the ship is reading a newspaper with a headline of, Nats catching up - polls. Refers to the Labour government wanting to withdraw from ANZUS but the National party wanting to remain a part of it. Quantity: 1 laser copy. Physical Description: Laser copy, A4 size
Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989:'Y'know, Hugh, I think we were better off when we took ...
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-134-765
Description: This cartoon shows new Prime Minister Kirk and his deputy Hugh Watt discussing the problems the new Labour Government faces. Through the window Leader of the Opposition Marshall and his deputy Muldoon are looking on smugly. 1973 cartoon filed with those from 1975 Other Titles - What to do about Springbok Tour? Other Titles - Unions action over bomb test Other Titles - What to do about Springbok tour? Other Titles - What to do about French bomb test? Other Titles - Hart disruption plans Other Titles - Peace media plans Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 260 x 316 mm
Scott, Thomas, 1947- :'Ah prison riots, blossom festivals, decimal currency, Springbok ...
Date: 1960 - 1980 - 1972
From: Various artists :[Collection of cartoon clippings, of works by Eric Heath, Nevile Lodge, Gordon Minhinnick, Neville Colvin, Les Gibbard. 1950-1980s].
By: Listener (Periodical); Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-
Reference: A-311-4-016
Description: Retired New Zealand Prime Minister Keith Holyoake, who had a reputation as a consensus leader, looks back over all the controversial issues that his government faced. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy.
Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991:The joker. 'Members of M.P.'s Salary Commission appo...
Date: 1949 - 1954
By: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991
Reference: B-184-010
Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister Sid Holland leaping from his chair in disbelief as a fortune teller tells him that he 'can expect a decrease in salary'. Text above reads 'Members of M.P.s Salary Commission appointed - News'. The title 'The joker' appears in pencil below the cartoon. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 380 x 480 mm
Ellison, Anthony 1966- :The Four Horsemen. Sunday Star. 7 April, 1991.
Date: 1991
By: Ellison, Anthony, 1966-; Sunday star (Newspaper)
Reference: J-044-009
Description: Shows four fast riding horsemen. From left to right they are - Bill Birch, Ruth Richardson, Jenny Shipley and Jim McLay - senior National Party ministers. Bill Birch swings a scyth above his head. 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. Extended Title - "Er... I'm just here to make up the numbers..." Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies photocopy from a bromide.. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy from a bromide.
Winter, Mark 1958- :Dissing in the wind - National Government & Maori Pary Support Agre...
Date: 2012
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022342
Description: Shows a whirlwind that represents 'the 'National government & Maori Party Support Agreement'. Text reads 'Dissing the wind'. Context: Refers to Maori Party's refusal to reconfirm its support for the minority National Government over the meaning of ownership in the water rights issue that has arisen out of the government's intention to sell state assets. Alternate version of DCDL-0022343 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Winter, Mark 1958- :Dissing up another treat. Make a meal of it! the National governmen...
Date: 2012
By: Southland times (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022343
Description: Shows a dinner menu highlighting the 'National Government and Maori Party SOUPport Agreement' to which one can just 'add water mix & stir'. Context: Refers to Maori Party's refusal to reconfirm its support for the minority National Government over the meaning of ownership in the water rights issue that has arisen out of the government's intention to sell state assets. Alternate version of DCDL-0022342 Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).