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Date: 1964

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

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: A-445-029

Description: Shows the Beatles singing "Yeah yeah yeah!". Nearby Prime Minister Keith Holyoake looking very cheerful holds a paper entitled 'Parliamentary bills' while around him Leader of the opposition Arnold Nordmeyer, a man representing the 'Federation of Labour' and a couple of others shout "No, No, No!" as they weep. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper 160 x 210 mm

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

Date: 1980

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

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-013

Description: In the first half of the frame a rugby referee representing 'The colonels' tries to order a player, Prime Minister Robert Muldoon, off the field. In the second half, Deputy PM Brian Talboys, steps in and persuades the referee to let him stay by reminding him of 'the tour and the team'. Context: An attempt (known as the "colonels' coup") by high-ranking ministers Derek Quigley, Jim McLay, and Jim Bolger to replace Prime Minister Muldoon with Deputy Prime Minister Talboys, collapsed as a result of Talboys' unwillingness to actively campaign against Muldoon. The tour refers to the 1981 South African tour of New Zealand, which was perhaps the flash point that brought the 'colonels' to the attempt at a coup. In the recent rugby series an all black was sent off then recalled when the captain talked the referee out of it. Title supplied by librarian. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and Chinese white on paper, 420 x 590 mm

Date: 1980

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

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-007

Description: The cartoon shows several cameos of Prime Minister Rob Muldoon as a rugby coach endeavouring to improve New Zealand's economic performance by beefing up the performance of his team. The first 'electrifying' action refers to the electrification of the 411 km (255 mi) section of railway line, between Palmerston North and Hamilton that received approval in 1980. The second cameo shows Muldoon pumping up a rugby ball which represents 'inflation' and refers to the rampant inflation of the time. The third cameo shows Muldoon off to Australia to develop a Closer Economic Relations (CER) free-trade programme to liberalise trade. The fourth cameo relates to controversy over disallowed (mostly Labour) votes in the previous election and the last cameo is about the amount of migration to Australia. Rob Muldoon was referred to as the 'Tamaki terror'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 300 x 420 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: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0024856

Description: Shows Tony Friedlander (Minister of Works) by a guillotine with three chained men standing on the platform (representing the principles of ministerial responsibility and M.O.W. staff) who are about to go on the cutting block. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Tony Friedlander was Minister of Works. When there was a scandal over MOW issues he was quick to duck any responsibility'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0024912

Description: Shows Jim McLay holding a cross bow in front of a target board ('Labour split', 'Inflation', 'ANZUS' and David Lange as the bulls eye) in which none of his arrows have all missed. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Jim McLay had not exactly set the world on fire in his first few months as leader of the opposition despite labours vulnerability'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0024926

Description: Shows David Lange running in the direction of reform, change, economic reality and the free market. While a Kiwi does a u-turn and runs back in the direction of the past, Muldoonism, protection and controls. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'It seemed that the electorate was becoming increasingly dissolution with the hard medicine that Labour was having to dispense'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0024905

Description: Shows Jim Bolger and Jim McLay sitting at their desks in Parliament. Behind them is Rob Muldoon with a canon 'Spokesman on everything'. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The new National leadership had to deal with a hurt and angry Muldoon who retired to the backbenchers and let fly on any issue that took his fancy - mostly with a distinctly self-justifying bent'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0024930

Description: Shows Bob Jones kicking over a stack of blocks (NZ Party). Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'Bob Jones very publicly attempted to put the NZP into recess saying that the Labour Government had essentially taken over their manifesto and they no longer needed to exist. Party members were incensed and struggled on without him for a year or so'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0024938

Description: Shows the Rainbow Warrior (Mitterand Government) sunken ship off a jetty. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'The Mitterand Government in France fell as a result of the scandal over denials and lies following the Rainbow Warrior bombing and the arrest of two French agents'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1986

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-0024949

Description: Shows Roger Douglas and David Lange at the signpost (1985/1986). Douglas holds a large axe (Rogernomics) while Lange holds another axe (#No 1 Restructurer). In 1985 lies the tombstones (RIP farming). In 1986 people are running for their lives. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1986

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-0024951

Description: Shows two people talking in the dark. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'New year meant state of the nation addresses from all the party leaders'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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).

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).

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-0022075

Description: Shows three cameos showing the state of affairs in the run up to the 1981 elections: the first shows a rugby player representing the 'South Africa Tour'; PM Muldoon runs at him almost knocking over Jim Knox, leader of the Federation of Labour, and Derek Quigley representing the 'Colonels'. In the second cameo Labour MP David Lange is shown wearing a sling printed with the words 'December coup' and Labour leader Bill Rowling is shown using crutches because of a broken leg on the plaster of which are the words 'opinion polls'. The last cameo shows Social Credit politicians enveloped by cloud as they try to develop 'Social Credit theories'. Context: The The National Rugby League grand finals were all the rage at the time. The cartoon shows a summary of the political situation. (Context notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1980

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-0022055

Description: Shows Prime Minister Muldoon as a grave digger; he carries a shovel that represents ' Commissions of Inquiry'. Behind him are two graves named 'Thomas Affair' and 'Marginal Loans Affair'. Above the graves loom two ghouls that represent 'Unanswered questions' and 'political repercussions'. Context: The Thomas affair referred to the Arthur Allan Thomas/Crewe murders. The marginal loans affair involved Duncan MacIntyre, Minister of Lands, with loans to relatives. Commissions of enquiry had been held on both and neither enquiry was entirely satisfactory. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0022114

Description: Shows the locked door to the 'Labour Party Caucus Room'. Behind the door the Labour Party is holding a planning session but Roger Douglas is not present. Context: The Labour Party was distinguishing itself by its ineptness. Roger Douglas in particular was tending tochart his own policy course, including his own book on a "better way" for New Zealand. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0022129

Description: Shows Minister of Energy Bill Birch attempting to lift the 'Think Big' weights; Prime Minister Muldoon tripping in a hurdles race; Labour leader Bill Rowling falling short of his target as he shoots with bow and arrows and FOL secretary Jim Knox and Jim Bolger Minister of Labour sparring in a boxing match. Context: With the Commonwealth games on this represented a summary of issues current at the time. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0022074

Description: Shows a spaceshuttle that has just received a message from Prime Minister Muldoon asking the personnel on board to keep an eye on Derek Quigley and the other dissident National MPs. The "colonels' were a group of dissident National MPs led by Derek Quigley who had staged an unsuccessful coup against Muldoon the year before. There were still rumblings of discontent going on. (Notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

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-0022068

Description: Shows a dogfight between the Red Baron representing the silent majority' and a second plane flown by Jim Knox, leader of the Federation of Labour and a second man representing the 'militants'. Far below is another plane flown by PM Rob Muldoon. Context: Public anger at the constant industrial problems boiled over with protests and a march in Auckland which drew 37,000 protesters(the reference on the side of the aeroplane).The "Red barons" are Jim Knox and Bill Anderson. (Notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).