Places

Date: 1895

By: Hunter, Ashley John Barsby, 1854-1932; New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal

Reference: J-040-005

Description: Exhibition and book captions read - By the mid-1890s New Zealand's economy was picking up strongly to the discomfort of both the opposition press at home and the politicians in Victoria, who were staunch supporters of federation [with Australia]. The latter feared that New Zealand's growing prosperity and independence might slow progress towards federation. Exhibited in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' exhibition of cartoons on the New Zealand-Australian relationship curated by Ian F. Grant of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library Gallery from 28 November 2001 to 24 February 2002 to mark the centenary of Australian Federation. Also exhibited at X Space Gallery, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland in mid-March 2002 and at Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia from 26 March 2003 to 29 June 2003. Published in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' by Ian F. Grant, published by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive in association with Tandem Press, 2001. Extended Title - Victoria - "Let's see if this will upset their improved credit and prosperity, confound them". N.Z. Opposition Press - "Go it my boy, I've tried to do it myself many a time, but hadn't the strength." Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 1900

By: New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal; Scatz, active 1900

Reference: J-040-008

Description: Shows Father Christmas dressed as a female cook, stirring a 'Federal pudding' at a bench with shelves in front of him. Various Australian states are on the bench, ready to be put into the mix. On a top shelf, sits New Zealand, eyed quizzically by Father Christmas. Refers to the possibility that New Zealand might become a state in the Australia federation Extended Title - Father Xmas (sol) - 'Now what is there so very superlative about that lot that its not to be mixed up in the duff?' Federal Plum Pudding. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 1900

By: New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal; Scatz, active 1900

Reference: J-040-002

Description: An ogre wearing chains (New South Wales) is courting New Zealand, portrayed as a classical maiden wearing a Maori cloak and protecting a Pacific Islander. In the right background, a female figure representing Federated Australia reads a book entitled "Self-government". The text below reports on a speech of the New South Wales premier promoting federation, and recommending that Britain not link the South Seas Islands to New Zealand. This hints at the reason for New Zealand's reluctance to join an Australian federation: New Zealand had plans that Pacific Islands would come under New Zealand's jurisdiction. Scatz also implies that New South Wales (the ogre) was attempting to impose federation on a rather reluctant group of Australian states. Exhibited in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' exhibition of cartoons on the New Zealand-Australian relationship curated by Ian F. Grant of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library Gallery from 28 November 2001 to 24 February 2002 to mark the centenary of Australian Federation. Also exhibited at X Space Gallery, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland in mid-March 2002 and at Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia from 26 March 2003 to 29 June 2003. Published in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' by Ian F. Grant, published by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive in association with Tandem Press, 2001. Extended Title - The New South Wales Premier speaking at a Federal League meeting said that as the Colonies were on the eve of federation it was proper for Great Britain to defer linking the South Seas Islands to New Zealand. He also believed that the sentiment of the people of New Zealand would force that Government into the Australian federation. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 1900

By: Hunter, Ashley John Barsby, 1854-1932; New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal

Reference: J-040-010

Description: Book caption reads - Very much at the last minute, the New Zealand government asked for three amendments to the [Australian] Commonwealth Bill - involving legal and defence matters and seeking the right [for New Zealand] to join the Commonwealth for another seven years on the same terms as the original states. William Pember Reeves, New Zealand's Agent-General in London, annoyed Australian colonies with his reported remarks that a further referendum might be needed. The Australians had held nine referenda in the previous two years and there was no intention of holding any more, particularly as the decision had been a close run thing in New South Wales. Exhibited in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' exhibition of cartoons on the New Zealand-Australian relationship curated by Ian F. Grant of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library Gallery from 28 November 2001 to 24 February 2002 to mark the centenary of Australian Federation. Also exhibited at X Space Gallery, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland in mid-March 2002 and at Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia from 26 March 2003 to 29 June 2003. Published in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' by Ian F. Grant, published by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive in association with Tandem Press, 2001. Extended Title - The New Zealand Government wishes to secure certain amendments in the Australian Federation Bill, which will allow New Zealand joining the movement at any future time. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 1894

By: Hunter, Ashley John Barsby, 1854-1932; New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal

Reference: J-040-006

Description: Exhibition and book captions read - The Australian maritime strike of 1890 spread across the Tasman when a New Zealand ship in Sydney was worked by non-union labour. New Zealand's Maritime Council, affliated to its Australian counterpart, had little option but to call out its men. The first real flexing of union muscles in either country collapsed quickly as rural workers and unpaid 'volunteers' replaced striking seamen and wharf labourers. Subsequently, there was little cooperation between union movements. In fact, unionists were vocal in their disapproval of the rising number of unemployed Australian workers coming to New Zealand. Exhibited in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' exhibition of cartoons on the New Zealand-Australian relationship curated by Ian F. Grant of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library Gallery from 28 November 2001 to 24 February 2002 to mark the centenary of Australian Federation. Also exhibited at X Space Gallery, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland in mid-March 2002 and at Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia from 26 March 2003 to 29 June 2003. Published in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' by Ian F. Grant, published by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive in association with Tandem Press, 2001. Extended Title - 'I say, mate, 'ere come some more o' them bloomin' unemployed!' 'Well, spread yerself out, and tell 'em there aint no more room for nobody!'. (The Wellington Trades and Labour Council has passed a resolution "viewing with alarm the influx of unemployed from Australia.") Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 1899

By: Hunter, Ashley John Barsby, 1854-1932; New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal

Reference: J-040-001

Description: New Zealand is shown as a small boy in sailor costume riding on the tail of a kangaroo bounding across the Tasman sea from New Zealand to Australia. Exhibition and book captions read - New Zealand supporters of federation [with Australia] stressed the shared British stock, language, Queen, God and trade possibilities. New Zealand would progress by 'leaps and bounds' with an assured market for cereals, fruit and some manufactured goods. South Seas isolation was another reason for embracing federation. There was uneasiness about growing German power and French intentions in the Pacific. There was also fear, however, irrational, of the 'yellow peril'. Exhibited in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' exhibition of cartoons on the New Zealand-Australian relationship curated by Ian F. Grant of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library Gallery from 28 November 2001 to 24 February 2002 to mark the centenary of Australian Federation. Also exhibited at X Space Gallery, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland in mid-March 2002 and at Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia from 26 March 2003 to 29 June 2003. Published in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' by Ian F. Grant, published by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive in association with Tandem Press, 2001. Extended Title - A contemporary prophesies that should New Zealand join the [Australian] Federation the colony would progress by "leaps and bounds". Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.

Date: 1895

By: Hunter, Ashley John Barsby, 1854-1932; New Zealand Graphic and Ladies' Journal

Reference: J-040-007

Description: Exhibition and book caption reads - A draft [Australian] federal constitution drawn up in 1891 for the discussion and approval of colonial governments was not even tabled in the New Zealand Parliament and thre were no representatives at the final, bargaining conferences in the late 1890s. New Zealand Prime Minister Richard John Seddon, a popular figure on both sides of the Tasman, had little enthusiasm for weakening New Zealand's sovereignity, his political power, or his imperial ambitions for the South Pacific. Exhibited in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' exhibition of cartoons on the New Zealand-Australian relationship curated by Ian F. Grant of the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited in the National Library Gallery from 28 November 2001 to 24 February 2002 to mark the centenary of Australian Federation. Also exhibited at X Space Gallery, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland in mid-March 2002 and at Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia from 26 March 2003 to 29 June 2003. Published in 'The Other Side of the Ditch' by Ian F. Grant, published by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive in association with Tandem Press, 2001. Extended Title - Chorus of Federalists - 'Don't you want to come aboard our ship?' Hon R. S. - 'What! Give up y position as skipper of this 'ere little craft to be bo'sun's mate along of you? No, thanks!' (Proceeds to paddle his own little canoe.) Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy.