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Date: 1982

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-186-037

Description: Shows two open hands, one holding a '1984 election' box. In the other hand are Prime Minister Rob Muldoon, Labour leader Bill Rowling, and the leader of Social Credit Bruce Beetham. There was great interest in the deliberations of the Representation Commision; the body that set the electoral boundaries. This year it was of special interest as National had won the previous election with a much smaller share of the total vote than labour implying faulty electoral boundaries Th eCommision effectively had the power to decide elections. (Notes by cartoonist) This cartoon was not published. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm

Date: 1981

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-186-015

Description: The cartoon shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon standing on a ship named 'Think Big' which has just sunk a second ship named 'Lost Opportunities'. The leader and deputy of the Labour Party, Bill Rowling and David Lange salute as their ship goes down. Bill Rowling says 'Never before has defeat been so brutally snatched from the jaws of victory'. Context: the 1981 general election (28 November 1981) saw the National Party win a third term in office, although the opposition Labour Party, led by Bill Rowling, actually won the largest share of the votes cast. This cartoon was one of a trio done for the NZ Times for the 1981 election. This covered the eventuality of a National victory. For some reason (unknown) it wasn't published by the NZ Times until 13th December - two weeks after the election.. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm

Date: 1983

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-186-049

Description: Shows Secretary of the FOL (Federation of Labour) Jim Knox as Don Quixote. Labour leader David Lange hangs onto his horse's tail trying to prevent his charging windmills that represent 'Labour election chances' and 'wage freeze'. Context: The FOL's continuing resistance to Government policies was clearly beginning to hurt Labour. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 280 x 350 mm

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024962

Description: Shows Rob Muldoon feeds Jim Knox (a chained gorilla) peanuts. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The Labour movement found themselves boxed at General wage order time due to their reluctance to do anything that might harm labours chances in election year. The "gorilla" is Jim Knox, FOL President'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024969

Description: Shows Rob Muldoon lighting a canon (Credibility Buster #1) which is aimed at David Lange on his campaign platform. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The election campaign was underway and Labour opened debate on devaluation of the dollar which was immediately countered by Muldoon. Labours standing took a knock'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024970

Description: Shows David Lange presenting three missiles (Robert #1 Bob Hawkes, Robert #2 Bob Jones, and Robert #3 Rob Muldoon). Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The Labour campaign was running on two themes; how well the Aussie Labour government under Bob Hawke was doing and how bad Rob Muldoon's record was. The other "Robert" was Bob Jones and the NZ Party who were lambasting National at the same time from a different philosophical direction on the right'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).