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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Olympic events... the relay. 31 May 1980.
Date: 1980
From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, January - August 1980.]
Reference: A-330-007
Description: The cartoon shows a New Zealand athlete running in a relay about to receive a batton, which is a smoking gun repersenting Afghanistan, from a Russian soldier. Refers to public disapproval of New Zealand being represented at the games. A wide-spread American led boycott of the games, due to the Russian invasion of Afghanistan, was the dominant feature of the games and as a result only four New Zealand athletes took part. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 280 x 205 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.