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Lynch, James, 1947-:Stop stop go go. 19 July 1982
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: B-186-075
Description: Shows a worker trying to drive a bulldozer that represents the 'High Dam'. Preventing him from moving are Labour leader Bill Rowling with a sign that reads 'stop', Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham with signs that read both 'stop' and 'go' and Prime Minister Rob Muldoon with a sign that reads 'go'. Context: Labour opposed the "High" dam at Clyde, National of course supported it and Social Credit and Bruce Beetham couldn't seem to make up their mind where they stood! Context note by cartoonist. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm
Lynch, James, 1947-:'Now I would like to propose a change of name to the "National Soci...
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: B-186-082
Description: Shows Bruce Beetham leader of the Social Credit Party as a string puppet. Context: Social Credit had in many eyes become compromised by their support for the National Government. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 420 x 300 mm
Lynch, James, 1947-:Early elections. 4 October 1982
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: B-186-085
Description: Shows a scarecrow in a field with the face of Prime Minister Rob Muldoon. Perched on his outstretched arms are from left: Jim Knox, Secretary of the F.O.L., Labour leader Bill Rowling, Labour deputy David Lange and Bruce Beetham leader of Social Credit. Context: Muldoon's threats to call an early election fooled no-one. They knew he would delay as long as possible because defeat was almost a certainty. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm
Lynch, James, 1947-:East Coast Bays by-election. 8 September 1980
Date: 1980
From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: B-186-008
Description: In six cameos a voter in the East Coast Bays by-election explores his options by visiting the National Party, the Labour Party and Social Credit. Prime Minister Rob Muldoon (National Party) is being strangled by a snake representing the 'economy', Leader of the Labour Party Bill Rowling is involved in a fight and Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham engulfs the voter in a flood of words. The overwhelmed voter decides to vote for Social Credit whom he fails to understand but thinks must be better than the other two. Context: Although now a safe electorate for National, East Coast Bays was held for seven years by Social Credit MP Gary Knapp, from the 1980 by-election, where he defeated future National party leader Don Brash until the declining fortunes of the Democratic Party (as Social Credit renamed itself), led to Knapp being defeated in 1987 by Murray McCully, who has held the electorate since. (Wikipedia) Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 300 x 410 mm
Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :All around N.Z. people are on holiday... 9 January 1984
Date: 1984
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024850
Description: Shows four frames. First shows Robert Muldoon 'At the seaside' thinking to himself "Sir Robert sounds OK... but KING Robert!!.... Back waves!" while a large wave representing 'criticism' rises before him. Second shows David Lange 'Sightseeing' at 'David Lange Geyser; Blows hot air and slings mud 20 feet' and says "That does it... when we get in we'll rename them 'Labour' parks!". Third shows Bruce Beetham 'Playing sports' and stuck in a golf bunker called 'Re-election golf course; Opinion poll bunker'. Fourth shows Bob Jones 'Doing new interesting things' flying a bird-like aircraft, whilst onlookers comment "Bob's doing a great job of high flying... but will he run out of gas?". Accompanying note from cartoonist states '1984 dawned with the nation on holiday and more or less enjoying themselves!'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :"This was an odd bird whose cries nobody could understand.....
Date: 1984
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024860
Description: Shows a museum diorama with an encased speciman 'Social Credit - Dodo (Dependonus-Bethamus) Extinct - circa 1984'. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Social Credit was plunging in the polls and in danger of disappearing. The formation of the NZP as an alternative third party hadn't helped'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :'The 1984 Political Academy Awards'. 16 April 1984
Date: 1984
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024863
Description: Shows four frames of political academy awards. Bruce Beetham for 'Funny and Incomprehensible', Jim Knox for 'Terms of Settlement', Bob Jones for 'The Far Right Stuff' and Rob Muldoon for 'The Big Chill'. Accompanying note from cartoonist states '1984 academy awards had just been held. This is a play on the nominees; Fanny and Alexander, Terms of Endearment, The Right Stuff and The Big Chill'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :'Election diary'. 9 July 1984
Date: 1984
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024875
Description: Shows a photo album with diary entries by politicians campaigning in the 1984 general elections - Rob Muldoon, David Lange, Bruce Beetham, and Bob Jones. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'A light-hearted view of the election as it progressed. Note the reference to Bob Jones was in response to the fact that he had a spat with a press photographer and had banned them from his meetings'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :'"A change of name will make the party easier to market"......
Date: 1985
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0024921
Description: Shows Bruce Beetham presenting a strangely shaped container which represents the change in political party names from Social Credit to the New Zealand Democratic Party. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Social Credit had sunk very low in the polls and in desperation proposed a change of name'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:"Balance of responsibility..." 23 November 1981
Date: 1981
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022105
Description: Shows Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham charming potential voters by downplaying the complexities of Social Credit philosophy. Context: Social Credit were finally gaining some traction due largely to the charm of leader Bruce Beetham and his strategy of downplaying their rather esoteric economic theories. "A+B" was an economic theory propounded by Major Douglas, a Canadian, whose theories Social Credit had drawn on for their policies. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:The rights and lefts and middles of spring. 14 September 1981
Date: 1981
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022095
Description: Shows three farmers with their flocks of spring lambs. On the left is Labour leader Bill Rowling with a 'balanced' flock, in the middle is Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham with a two-headed lamb that represents his 'different' policies, and on the right is Prime Minister Muldoon with a single big lamb (think big policies?) Context: A light-hearted look at the competing policy agendas of the three parties with a springtime theme. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:"At least while they're fighting over that one they're no threat to...
Date: 1981
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022066
Description: Prime Minister Rob Muldoon is seen as a dog standing over a bowl holding a bone that represents the 'faithful 38%'. He is grateful that while the leaders of the Labour Party, Bill Rowling' and the Social Credit Party, Bruce Beetham, fight they are not a threat to him. Context: The latest opinion poll had shown National steady and labour and Social Credit cutting each others throats over the unhappy majority. (Notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:"I am delighted with the caucus decision to appoint my old friend, ...
Date: 1981
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022064
Description: Shows a reporter taking notes as Prime Minister Rob Muldoon introduces his new deputy, Duncan MacIntyre. In the background stand Labour leader Bill Rowling and Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham who are pleased with the appointment. Context: Labour and Social Credit were quite happy when Muldoon got his way and the safe but uninspiring MacIntyre was elected Deputy in place of Brian Talboys. (Context notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:Kings for a day! 7 December 1981
Date: 1981
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022107
Description: On the left stand Labour leader Bill Rowling and Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham, both looking a little sick. On the right Rob Muldoon smirks as the 'returning officer' places on his head a crown representing 'power'. Context: The election night result for Gisborne was overturned on recount and the Labour, Social Credit "balance of power" disappeared. National could rule alone. (Cartoon note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:Acronomious Unanimous! (A.U.). 10 August 1981
Date: 1981
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022090
Description: Shows a row of pressure groups all holding placards with acronyms for their particular brand of pressuring; they include the protesters, the rugby players, the police, the government and politicians in opposition trying to gain advantage. Context: The Springbok Tour opposition and support groups seemed to take acronyms to a whole new level. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:P.M. seeks public "dialogue" on tax reform! 8 February 1982
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022116
Description: Shows Prime Minister Muldoon in a rage as Labour leader Bill Rowling and Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham gleefully add their ideas and opinions to the 'Tax reform suggestion box'. Context: Labour and Social Credit were quick to take advantage of National's confusion and procrastination over tax reform wth promotion of their own schemes. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:"You wouldn't happen to be looking for these would you?" 30 Novembe...
Date: 1981
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022106
Description: Shows Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham holding out a bunch of keys to Prime Minister Muldoon. The keys open the door behind which represents 'Parliamentary power'; they are labelled 'Rangitikei' and 'East Coast Bays'. Context: Credit emerged from the election with the balance of power from their two seats of Rangitikei and East Coast Bays. The "keys" were the Social Credit emblem. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:1981 Election. 30 March 1981
Date: 1981
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022071
Description: Shows in three panels Prime Minister Rob Muldoon spinning a coin to decide when to hold the next election. With him are leader of the Social Credit Party, Bruce Beetham, and Labour leader, Bill Rowling. Context: The P.M. had kept changing the time of the General election- no doubt to keep his opponents guessing. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:Survey shows patients choose their doctors for their bedside manner...
Date: 1981
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022094
Description: Shows Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham as a doctor wooing with his bedside manner a 'disaffected voter'. Context: Voters were still a little baffled by Social Credit's obscure economic thinking but Beetham's personality made him quite popular. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:"Look! You're welcome to come in son... but I warn you... Miss Midd...
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: DCDL-0022119
Description: Labour leader Bill Rowling is at the door of a girl he fancies with a bunch of 'de-unionised' flowers. Her father tells him that she already has some boyfriends. 'Miss Middleground' is seen inside flirting with Prime Minister Rob Muldoon and Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham. Context: Labour had begun to reduce the influence of the unions in the party in an attempt to woo the centre and middleground voters. A group already well catered for by National and Social Credit. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).