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Date: 1913

By: Navy League of New Zealand. Otago Branch

Reference: Eph-A-NAVY-LEAGUE-1913-01

Description: The front cover shows a portrait of the battleship HMS "New Zealand" in an oval inset, flanked by the New Zealand and British flags, English oak sprigs and New Zealand native berries and leaves. The back cover shows a Union Jack, with inspirational text. Inside are facts about the ship, figures to remember, and an invitation to join the Navy League in order to preserve the British Empire which stands for freedom, justice and righteousness. The battleship "New Zealand" was given to Britain by the New Zealand Government. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph printed on folded card, 160 x 103 mm. Provenance: Purchased at Plumbly's auction, 1 December 2005, part of lot 244.

Date: 1926-1928

From: New Zealand Council for Educational Research : Various studies

Reference: MS-Papers-7064-17

Description: Corrected typescript draft of Coad's book (1926), `The History of the Pacific' (pages 92-215). Chapters 9-14 cover the establishment of British power in the Pacific, the founding of Australia and New Zealand, the effects of the French revolution, the rise of the United States and Japan and the development of China. Relationship complexity - See Printed collections for copy of Coad's book, 990 COA Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1948

By: Madden, Frederick, 1917-2011

Reference: MS-Group-2104

Description: Collection comprises correspondence relating to Madden's publication and filmstrip `Growth of the British Empire' in 1948. Also includes original draft copy mock-up for his publication by Common Ground Ltd. Source of title - Transcribed from item Madden was a lecturer in the History of the British Empire at Oxford University, England, in the 1940s. Quantity: 1 volume(s) 1. 1 folder(s). 0.02 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss & typescripts Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mrs A Roberts, England, July 2012

Date: 1900 - 1909

Reference: Eph-A-DANCE-1900/1909

Description: Includes programmes for: 1901: Ada Delroy as "She" in the "Fire of Life", inspired by Mr Rider Haggard's novel. Caxton Co litho, Dunedin NZ. Reproduction of original poster in the Otago Early Settlers' Association collection, Dunedin [Reproduced 1980] (2 copies) 1909: The great Imperial spectacular display, "The birth of the Empire", staged under the direction of the composer, Signor Borzoni. Garrison Hall Gisborne, 8016 February 1909 in aid of the funds of the Garrison Hall. Souvenir programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Booklets, sizes varying under 250 mm.

Date: 1997

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-418-022/043

Description: Political cartoons. John Collinge, former High Commissioner to London and a former National Party President is accused of prodigious sexual activity. British colonial rule ends in Hong Kong, the territory is handed back to China. Illustration of the issue of cross-dressing within the New Zealand Police. Problems with moving the Beehive building. Martian exploration on other planets. Jim Bolger reacts nervously to his coalition government's announcement of a proposed compulsory retirement savings scheme. Paper boys consider compulsory retirement and it's costs. Relations between Bill English and Neil Kirton continue to be filled with animosity. Winston Peters is selective in which inquiry findings he'll accept. Jenny Shipley hedges her bets in backing compulsory superannuation schemes. Roger Douglas is raised from the dead to support national's compulsory superannuation scheme. Alamein Kopu leaves her party to become an independent MP. Alamein Kopu tells Parliament all her contributions to the house will be in Maori. Some MP's aren't worried as she is rarely in the house. Secret Australian briefing papers call Winston Peters a 'loose cannon...' Jenny Shipley uses fear tactics to promote her compulsory superannuation scheme. Alamein Kopu speaks Maori in the House of Representatives. Some MP's are not impressed. Bill English continues to attack Neil Kirton. Tau Henare gives out advice. Obituary for politician Matiu Rata 1934-1997. Winston Peters makes uncharacteristically responsible ethical statements. As Labour leader Helen Clark keeps a low profile her popularity in the preferred Prime Minister polls sours above Jim Bolgers. Jim Bolger feels he may be a target at the National Party Conference. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides. Processing information: Subject headings updated in 2022 as part of inclusive metadata work.

Date: 1940 - 1945

By: McGuinness, C, active 1940s; Harry H Tombs Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-RETAIL-1940s-01

Description: Fabric Union Jack flag, with advertising text meassage around three sides. Note on folder containing this flag says that it was printed by H H Tombs. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on cotton fabric, 238 x 288 mm.

Date: 1973

From: Ball, Murray 1939-2017: Collection

By: Ball, Murray Hone, 1939-2017; Quartet Books

Reference: J-045-013

Description: Shows Bruce the Barbarian walking into the sunset holding his sword in one hand and the head of Ted the Tory in the other hand. Also gives a synopsis of Bruce the Barbarian and his task in taking on the British Isles. Extended Title - A4 photocopy of the back cover. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopy Processing information: Record updated on 30 June 2023 when the access and use conditions were updated per the agreement with Diogenes Designs Limited for the Murray Ball Estate.

Date: 1951

By: New Zealand observer (Newspaper); Choate, Francis Desmond, 1916-2001

Reference: J-065-059

Description: Three vignettes. In the top two, a Persian man sees off a lion (Great Britain) out of Persia, an Egyptian man shoos a bulldog (Great Britain) out of Egypt. In the bottom, standing on the outline of New Zealand, a Maori man points a finger at a Pakeha man saying "You!" Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy.

Date: 1914 - 1918

From: [Postcard album of cards collected by Maggie Chapman / Maggie Swan, 1909-1920].

By: Brett Printing and Publishing Company Ltd

Reference: Eph-B-POSTCARD-Vol-3-044-1

Description: Shows the flags of France, Great Britain, Russia and New Zealand. A manuscript text at the right says: "The latest P.C. [postcard] out. The National flags of Britain's supporters. Well. Love Jack". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on postcard in album.. Physical Description: Chromolithograph on postcard, 90 x 139 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs A S Brabin in 1980.

Date: 1923

From: Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by Fox (A-313-2), T Ellis - ie Thomas Ellis Glover (A-313-3), J. C. Blomfield (A-313-4) and John McNamara (A-313-11). Also folders of cartoons by various artists published in New Zealand Free Lance (A-313-6), in The Guardian (A-313-7), in Xrays (A-313-8), in the New Zealand Observer (A-313-9), in The Standard (A-313-12) and in various publications (A-313-1).

Reference: A-313-1-009

Description: A nanny, whose body has the shape of the outline of New Zealand, is pushing a pram in which there is a baby labelled 'Ross Land'. Two toddlers at her feet are labelled 'Samoa' and "'Cook Islands'. Ross Island had just been made a Dependency of New Zealand. Extended Title - Nurse - 'He's a tiny child, but I doubt if he will be as much trouble as the other two.' Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy. Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1927

From: Various artists :Collection of newspaper clippings, photocopies and bromides of cartoons by Fox (A-313-2), T Ellis - ie Thomas Ellis Glover (A-313-3), J. C. Blomfield (A-313-4) and John McNamara (A-313-11). Also folders of cartoons by various artists published in New Zealand Free Lance (A-313-6), in The Guardian (A-313-7), in Xrays (A-313-8), in the New Zealand Observer (A-313-9), in The Standard (A-313-12) and in various publications (A-313-1).

Reference: A-313-1-015

Description: New Zealand prime minister Joseph Coates is clutching the squalling baby '[Western] Samoa' to himself, while in the background two Labour Party politicians grumble about his treatment of the territory. Extended Title - Labour cottage. 'He's pinching the poor little soul.' 'The brute.' Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopy. Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.