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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: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024960

Description: Shows two children standing over a can of worms. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'There had been several instances of Ministers ducking for cover over issues in their portfolios'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1984

From: Lynch, James Robert, 1947- :[Digital scans of cartoons published in the New Plymouth Daily News and the New Zealand Times]

By: New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: DCDL-0024957

Description: Shows David Lange carting a load of melons (representing his policy). He tries to sell his produce to holiday makers who are more interested in the weather, cricket, tennis and sunbathing. Accompanying note from cartoonist states 'David Lange seemed to be having problems getting his policy messages across to a public on holiday'. 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-0022063

Description: In the first frame Prime Minister prepares to start a race in which the runners are from left, National Party MPs: Duncan MacIntyre, Derek Quigley, Jim Bolger and Bill Birch. The frame on the right shows Labour Party David Lange in a boxing match with leader Bill Rowling. Context: The summer sports season was underway and National were choosing a deputy from MacIntyre, Quigley, Bolger and Birch. Labour had already chosen David Lange who was starting to challenge Rowling. (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-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).

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-0022069

Description: Shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon holding aloft a 'Farm aid package'; his deputy Duncan MacIntyre, also Minister of Agriculture; Leader of Social Credit, Bruce Beetham, holding the 'Socred policy'; and a smiling farmer. The PM says 'It's called the Rural retention scheme'. Context: Social Credit was making inroads into National's support in the rural seats. National had some time previously introduced a "sheep retention scheme" to keep flock numbers up during recessions. 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-0022067

Description: Shows a 'long black cloud' of 'industrial strife' hanging over New Zealand. Context: New Zealand was being wracked by strikes and industrial troubles at this time. (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-0022042

Description: Shows leader of the Labour Party, Bill Rowling, and David Lange, each with a lead ball attached to his ankle. Rowlinf attempts optimism, Lange is not so sure. Context: Labour was dragging in the polls. 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-0022073

Description: Shows a number of men standing on the back of a poor taxpayer'. Context: An increasing number of interest groups were beginning to receive subsidies and government funding putting great pressure on the budget. (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).