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Lynch, James, 1947-: Clutha High Dam. 'Now's the time to apply Muldoon's First Law of S...
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: B-186-029
Description: Shows Bill Birch, Minister of National Development and Prime Minister Rob Muldoon on a tractor that represents the 'Clutha High Dam'. It is being pushed by a much larger tractor representing 'legislation'. The Clutha dam was a key policy plank in National's "Think big" strategy.When the High Court refused the scheme a water right the government promptly wheeled up special legislation. Bill Birch was the Minister of National Development. (Notes by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm
Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[20 cartoons published in the Auckland Star in February-August 1...
Date: 1982
By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)
Reference: A-360-076/095
Description: Cartoons on international and New Zealand political and social issues. Quantity: 20 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.
Lynch, James, 1947-:'All together now... Bend those rules... Make those laws... Go to i...
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference: B-186-035
Description: Shows a rowing eight with Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham as the front oarsman. Prime Minister Muldoon is the cox and urges them on to 'bend the rules, Make those laws, Go to it, Dam it!' Cartoonist notes - Social Credit were taking some heat because of their decision to support the Government's Clyde Dam special legislation. The Social Credit was officially a "league" not a party. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm
Lynch, James, 1947-:'Offhand Rob... I'd say we're up the Clutha without a water right'!...
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: B-186-070
Description: Shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon and Minister of Energy Bill Birch clinging to an overturned boat that represents the 'Clutha High Dam'. In the background is a rock that represents a 'High Court decision'. Context: The Clyde Dam had been refused a water right by the Supreme Court. A major setback for "Think Big". (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 300 x 420 mm
Lynch, James, 1947-:'I'll take the High Dam...' 5 July 1982
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: B-186-073
Description: Shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon sitting on top of a dam and singing 'I'll take the High Dam', Labour leader Bill Rowling below him singing '...and I'll take the Low Dam...'. A worker complains that he will be in the dole queue if they don't get the mess sorted out. Context: Argument over the "High" dam and "Low" dam options for Clyde were threatening the workforce which was waiting for the job to begin. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 420 x 300 mm
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
Bromhead, Peter 1933- :[13 cartoons published in the Auckland Star in July 1982.]
Date: 1982
By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)
Reference: A-360-063/075
Description: Cartoons on international and New Zealand political and social issues. Quantity: 13 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.
Brockie, Robert Ellison, 1932- :What the hell Bruce. We lose a few old pillars but we g...
Date: 1982
From: Various artists :[Collection of cartoon clippings, of works by Eric Heath, Nevile Lodge, Gordon Minhinnick, Neville Colvin, Les Gibbard. 1950-1980s].
By: Brockie, Robert Ellison (Dr), 1932-; National Business Review Ltd
Reference: A-311-4-022
Description: The bulldozers building the hydro-electric Clyde dam on the Clutha River are knocking over the temple pillars of 'The Law'. Bruce Beetham's Social Credit Party supported Robert Muldoon's National government in the passing of special 'fast track' legislation which overrode the existing legal protection of land owners, so that the Clyde dam could be built. Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping.. Physical Description: Newspaper clipping 160 x 220 mm.