Places

Date: 1929

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to motorcycle racing, moto cross, speedway races on motorcycles, including programmes. 1920-1929]

By: New Plymouth Motor Cycle Club; Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-A-MOTORCYCLE-SPORT-1929-01

Description: Booklet listing twelve handicap races, and the motorcyclists entered in each one. Contains advertisements for local motor businesses including W J Claringbold & Co Ltd, Stainton & Co Ltd, Douglass Motors Ltd, Newtown King Ltd and Grundy's Motors. Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 28 pages, 137 x 108 mm. Provenance: Purchased at New Zealand Book Auctions, 22 February 2009

Date: 1932

From: [Programmes and ephemera relating to boxing, boxers].

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-A-BOXING-1932-01

Description: Programme for the New Zealand Amateur Boxing Championships of 1932. Programme features photographs and biographical notes on the following boxers: Alan Maxwell (front cover), Tom Heeney, Bobby Blay (Victoria, Australia); group composite of J Leckie, T Morgan, A Campbell, F Taylor, J broadfoot, V Parker, H Johns; Tommy Doble and Jack Jones; Jack Dempsey; "Tiger" Tommy Donovan; Bobbie Purdie, Bert Lowe, Primo Carnera, Peter Sarron. Page 31 has a list of all New Zealand champion boxers since 1902 (to 1932). Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 32 pages, each 215 x 140 mm. Provenance: Purchased from New Zealand Online Book Auctions in July 2006.

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-011

Description: Shows Arnold Nordmeyer leader of the opposition with a bicycle made for two; he is courting a pretty cow sitting on a farm gate and holding a bucket labelled 'Farm vote'. Refers to the opposition's appeal to the rural vote ahead of the December 1963 election. Caption in pencil on verso reads 'Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer do. I'm half crazy all for the love of you. It won't be a stylish wedding I have no pay for your bedding. But you'll look sweet upon the seat of a bicycle built for two.' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 200 mm

Date: 1965

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-047

Description: A farmer is happily on his way on holiday. In his car is a fishing rod and nets. In a boat towed by the car is a sleeping bull. A reflection of holiday time for the farming community. Title provided by librarian. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 90 x 260 mm

Date: 1965

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-044

Description: A bull wearing a Taranaki rugby jeresy stands in the middle of a rugby field being adored by a fast crowd. The crowd is bowing on its knees. The bull has a halo. In the background is Mount Taranaki. Refers to the historic run of Ranfurly Shield defences by the Taranaki Rugby team. Title provided by librarian Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 100 x 805 mm

Date: 1964

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-024

Description: Shows William Shakespeare standing at the entrance to Stratford. A welcome sign reads 'Stratford - the mountain town'. Two of the streets are named Romeo and Warwick. Shakespeare comments that something about the place is familiar. Stratford was the home town of Shakespeare. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 160 x 210 mm

Date: 1965

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-040

Description: Shows a wooden cross with smashed cars around it and bodies hanging off. Blood lies around. The cross is titled 'Road toll'. Context: comments on the rising road toll. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 180 x 210 mm

Date: 1964

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-026

Description: Shows a man and a woman looking at a large trussed turkey. They seem impressed. Context unknown. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 100 mm

Date: 1964

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-033

Description: Shows a large and happy crowd entering a rugby field in anticipation of a game. A well-off older man says to a younger one that a lot of people had turned up for the younger man's grandmother's funeral. Obviously the younger man had told his boss that story so he could go to the game and had been found out. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 160 x 210 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-013

Description: Shows a battalion of soldiers carrying guns marching along the road from Hawera to New Plymouth. A couple of rabbits look on anxiously. Refers to an increase in the rabbit bounty by Hawera County Council. Caption in pencil on verso reads 'It looks like open war, chaps!' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 200 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-015

Description: A couple wake up in the night to find that the sea is lapping round their bed. Context: coastal erosion. Caption on verso reads 'My turn for breakfast in bed mum'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 200 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-016

Description: Apparent Taranaki flora and fauna representing local industry Caption on verso reads 'Taranaki flora and fauna'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 150 x 200 mm

Date: 1963

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-019

Description: Shows a farmer and a cow dancing together under a shower of rain. A woman remarks to another man that he hasn't even asked if the All Blacks won. Highlights the importance of rain to farmers. Title on reverse Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 145 x 200 mm

Date: 1964

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-034

Description: Shows Winston Churchill as a cricketer who has just been bowled out. The cricket ball is titled 'time'. Churchill, aged 90, retired from Parliament at the United Kingdom general election of 15 October 1964. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 225 x 205 mm

Date: 1965

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-053

Description: Shows Santa with snow and icicles holding a watering can being 'moved on' by a policeman. The policeman beckons a glowing young child labelled '1966'. On verso text reads 'Move on Santa'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 160 x 210 mm

Date: 1966

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-058

Description: Shows a number of proposed makes of new cars. Includes Kirk Bubble car - terific acceleration; Nash vintage model - permanent warrant of fitness; Watt high voltage model and worker's model - with all modern accessories (includes surf board, fishing rod, rugby ball and beer kegs) 13 May 1966 Labour Party's ideas for how to sell itself to the public. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 180 x 210 mm

Date: 1966

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-059

Description: Shows a group of rather confused and anxious farmers are conducting an extensive series of medical tests on a slightly annoyed-looking cow. The cow is lying on an examination table. On the floor are papers labelled 'Jersey Cow Data' and 'Young breeders'. Context unknown. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 130 x 120 mm

Date: 1962

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-004

Description: Shows a toad that represents 'N.Z. workers' that has just been run over by a plough. Above hovers a butterfly that represents the 'F.O.L.' (Federation of Labour) Context: Refers to sense that the FOL had abandonned the workers. Caption in pencil on verso 'The toad beneath the harrow knows exactly where each tooth point goes. The butterfly upon the road preaches contentment to the toad - Rudyard Kipling'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper 150 x 195 mm

Date: 1962

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-002

Description: Shows a traffic officer booking a driver who has driven his car into a pothole on Ahititi Road. Caption in pencil on verso 'Driving an unsafe vehicle with no warrent of fitness'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper 150 x 185 mm

Date: 1962

From: Henderson, George Duncan, 1911?-1985:[Collection of cartoons by George Henderson (Hen). 1961-1984]

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-003

Description: Shows Cinderella who represents 'Taranaki' sitting at the hearth. Behind her are the ugly stepsisters who represent 'Auckland' and the 'capital city' and who hold invitations for the 'royal visit'; as well the 'capital city' holds a fan with '£8,000,000 for airport' printed on it. Caption in pencil on verso 'Wanted: a fairy godmother'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper 190 x 145 mm