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Lynch, James, 1947-:'False start!!' 20 September 1982
Date: 1982
From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)
Reference: B-186-084
Description: Shows Labour leader Bill Rowling at the start of a horse race complaining of a 'false start' as other horses gallop off leaving him standing. A signpost reads 'This race - Labour leadership stakes - 1983'. Context: The dissatisfaction with Bill Rowling's leadership was becoming more evident with rumblings of mutiny appearing again ahead of the scheduled 1983 date for reviewing the leadership. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm
Lynch, James, 1947-:Yap! Yap! Early elections! Yap! Yap! 24 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-0022092
Description: Shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon as a bulldog which is tethered to a stake beside a kennel. The President of the National Party George Chapman is a cat and sits on top of the kennel. The bulldog barks at several chickens which squawk and scatter. The chickens represent the leader of the Labour Party Bill Rowling, and Social Credit leader Bruce Beetham who are on the ground and Jim Knox, Secretary of the Federation of Labour, who is in the air. Context: The Prime Minister was making a habit of threatening early elections and scaring the other leaders and the unions; none of whom were ready to contest an election at the time. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-: Follow the leader. 22 December 1980
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-0022057
Description: Shows a circle of politicians from both major parties; they are all pointing to someone else. Those facing the front are from left, Derek Quigley, Robert Muldoon (National Party), Bill Rowling and David Lange (Labour). Context: Both parties seemed to be having constant issues over leadership at this stage. Derek Quigley for National and David Lange for Labour being the main challengers to Muldoon and Bill Rowling. (Context note by cartoonist) Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Lynch, James, 1947-:The public image. 31 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-0022093
Description: Shows Labour leader Bill Rowling looking at himself in a mirror and seeing his 'public image' - that is, a very small image. Context: Bill Rowling had been successfully painted by the National Party as a "weak" leader as opposed to Muldoon who was seen as a "strong" leader. Rowling found it very difficult to change this perception. (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).
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).