Places

Date: 1933 - 1996 - 1939

By: Hocken Library; Low, David Alexander Cecil (Sir), 1891-1963

Reference: Eph-C-GRAPHIC-ARTS-1996-02

Description: Shows an arrangement of text, with a central cartoon by David Low: "The scum of the earth, I believe? The bloody assassin of the workers, I presume?" Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 415 x 297 mm.

Date: 1850 - 1859

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1850s-Wellington

Description: Satirical verses, possibly offprints from newspaper columns, relating to: "The great Mogul" - references to Bluebottle, David and Jesse, the Pharisee Untitled - references to the Rimutaka Hill, Bunnius, Andrius, Farrazini, Magistri, Beethamius Untitled - references to the Council, His Honor, Charlie Brown, Aladdin, Chilly in the Taranaki, Pheney, Harry. "The lay of the elector", by "Candidate", printed at the Standard Office, Main-Street Greytown - references to Richard Barton, Edward Toomath, J P Andrew, Mr Bunny, Mr Pharazyn, Alfred Renall, George Beetham, Udy. "The monopolist" - references to Bayly, Brown, Saunders, Grey, Bell, Thomas King, Chilman. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress cuttings mounted on sheets, sizes varying below 330 mm

Date: 1944

From: [Ephemera relating to politics and elections in New Zealand. 1940-1949]

By: Hyde, William Julius, 1889-1962

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1944-01

Description: An arrangement of text and illustration, condemning the government for corruption, condemning the luxury of Bellamy's and criticising the government for covering up the investigation of a rail accident at Haywards. Quotes Seddon, Ballance, Savage. Exhibited as part of "I protest", exhibition of posters, on level 1, Alexander Turnbull Library foyer, Feb-April 1997. Other Titles - Here is something which can teach or tell - the moment when God's voice says REBEL. Other Titles - Political leaflet Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 221 x 283 mm.

Date: 1875

By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1875-01

Description: Requisition with names of 42 electors and residents in the Manawatu electorate asking Buller to allow himself to be nominated as a candidate for the general elections of 1875. Also includes Bullers reply, with an outline of his views and policies on Provincial Government, the borrowing of money, the re-constitution of the Upper House, native affairs. He promises to support a branch railway from Foxton to Sandon, and the location of a special settlement at Fitzherberton. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 265 x 209 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1959

By: New Zealand Labour Party

Reference: Eph-B-NZ-LABOUR-1950s

Description: Includes political campaign material for the New Zealand Labour Party. Includes pamphlets or fliers for Walter Nash (1951, 1954 and 1957), John B Mora (St Albans, 1951), Michael Moohan (Petone, 1951), Ernie Langford (Otaki, 1956), Jim Edwards (Napier, 1957), Joe Cotterill (Wanganui, 1957), Jim Bateman (Karori, 1954). Also includes a pink pamphlet for the Greymouth local body elections in 1950. Includes a typescript copy (1959) of Walter Nash's final election address broadcast 29 November 1957. Quantity: 3 folder(s) containing approximatedly 27 fliers and pamphlets. Physical Description: Offset prints on fliers and pamphlet, sizes varying up to 330 mm. Provenance: One item donated by Mrs Alexia Pickering, Wellington, in 2012; one by Bill Sheat, Wellington, in 2015.

Date: 1911

By: Wanganui chronicle (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-E-POLITICS-1911-02

Description: Shows portrait of leaders and members of Parliament, with central portraits of the Speaker Hon A R Guinness and leaders Joseph Ward and William Massey, with a photograph of a greeting party at a Maori marae, between them. Seventy-seven other smaller portraits are shown. The portraits are interspersed with advertisements for the South British Insurance Company Ltd, Munning's celebrated jams, Thomas Brown Ltd (Christchurch coal merchants), and many other Christchurch and Wanganui businesses. Two copies held. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on wall chart. Physical Description: Offset print, 890 x 572 mm.

Date: 2006

By: Chrisp, Makere, active 2000s

Reference: Eph-A-MAORI-2006-01

Description: Front cover of programme shows a photograph of the Parliament building, with a statue of King Mahuta, the third Maori king in the foreground. Inside is a programme and list of karakia. The back cover has the words for "Ka Mahue Ihipa", and "Te Ariki". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Digital print on both sides on pamphlet, folded to 211 x 149 mm.

Date: 1944

From: [Ephemera, pamphlets about politics and political issues including campaign leaflets for elections. 1940-1949].

By: Hyde, William Julius, 1889-1962

Reference: Eph-A-POLITICS-1944-01

Description: An arrangement of text and illustration, on two sides of a flier. One side questions the conclusions reached by the investigation into the accident at Haywards Railay Crossing. The other side proposes river controls for the Hutt River, and discusses the proposal to develop Rongotai as Wellington main commercial airport. Other Titles - Airport Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print, 240 x 178 mm.

Date: 1941 - 1942

From: [Ephemera relating to politics and elections in New Zealand. 1940-1949]

By: Dominion Reconstruction Movement; Queen City Press (Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1942-01

Description: Circular and letter to leaders, officers and members of all movements working for the welfare of the people of the Dominion. Announces the conference and its purpose, and asks for suggestions for speakers and advisors. The letter is signed by the Rev Walter Averill, acting chairman, and correspondence is to be sent to the Acting director Mr Brian Dunningham. Date based on the date of the conference in 1942 (See 'The people's plan; guidance for the crisis & after', at ATL Pam 1942 DOM 5989) Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Colour print and typescript on pamphlets, sizes varying up to 320 x 220 mm.

Date: 1935 - 1941

Reference: Eph-B-LOCAL-Lower-Hutt-1930s-01

Description: Describes Mrs Elsie Freeman and lists the Communist Party's election promises. Includes a practical plan for protection against air raids, a council housing scheme, municipal nurseries and markets for fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, improved libraries and recreation grounds. Elsie Locke was married to Frederick Engels Freeman 1935-1937, and married John Locke in 1941. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on pale green leaflet (faded), 286 x 220 mm.

Date: 1893

By: Tuapeka times (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-C-POLITICS-1893-01

Description: Text extract from a newspaper describes a political campaign meeting at Lawrence. "The hall was densely crowded, there being fully five hundred people present, including about one hundred ladies, who gave attentive ear to the utterances of the candidate". Mr Rawlins discussed rhe Railways, the liquor question, labor measures, lands for settlement, rabbits, the Legislative Council, mining, education, taxation and free trade. The text is taken from the Tuapeka Times, 4 November 1895, page 5 Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress on sheet 520 x 367 mm.

Date: 1928

By: George W Slade Ltd; Field, William Hughes, 1861-1944

Reference: Eph-C-POLITICS-1928-01

Description: Shows a head and shoulders portrait of Mr A B Sievwright at top left, and explains the policies of the United Party for whom he is a candidate. Criticises the Reform Party and Coates for not carrying out promises. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on poster, 355 x 230 mm. Transfers: From Manuscripts & Archives -.

Date: 1911

By: Hiscocks, Eceldowne Frederick, 1879-

Reference: Eph-POSTCARD-POLITICS-1911

Description: Includes: The tale of two platforms (electioneering by Liberal candidate Thomas Edward Youd Seddon - Richard J Seddon's son - and Independent candidate Henry Michel for the West Coast seat) A clean sailer [sic]. (Tommy Seddon at the helm is addressed by a West Coast supporter, while Michel's ship sinks in the background) The rising "Son". Vote for young Tom. (A statue of R J Seddon gestures towards a sun rising over Westland, as crowds gather with supportive placards) Miles behind (Michel's horse is beaten by Tommy Seddon's horse in the elctoral race. Seddon's supporte Johnny Evans congratulates the winner, while Michel suporters Mark Sprott, Frank McGregor and Billy Robinson lament their loss) Guess the numbers; the Westland Handicap (Tommy Seddon wins the race against a flagging Henry Michel who is spurred along by Frank McGregor) Quantity: 5 postcards (plus duplicates). Physical Description: Photolithographs, on cards 143 x 95 mm.

Date: 1978 - 1985

By: Tennet, Patricia Elizabeth, 1953-

Reference: Eph-E-NZ-LABOUR-1980s-01

Description: Shows a head and shoulders portrait of the Labour Party politician Frank O'Flynn. Labour Party logos make a border at the lower edge. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Photolithograph, on poster 1010 x 710 mm. Provenance: Donated by Liz Tennet in 1998.

Date: 1933 - 1996 - 1939

By: Hocken Library; Low, David Alexander Cecil (Sir), 1891-1963

Reference: Eph-C-GRAPHIC-ARTS-1996-01

Description: Shows an arrangement of text, with a central cartoon by David Low: "It's queer how you remind me of someone, Josef ...", showing an orthodox Communist watching Russian leader Josef Stalin trimming his moustache to look like German leader Adolf Hitler. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 417 x 295 mm.

Date: 1890 - 1899

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1890s

Description: Includes: 1890: Election address W F Howlett (Tirenist candidate), to the electors of the Masterton District. Pahiatua, New Zealand, October 13, 1890 1893: Newspaper inconsistency. The Evening Post 1890 [and] 1893. Vote for the Liberal candidate Wilford [re Dr Newman] [Ca 1892-1894]: Preamble and dec[laration] of principles. Knights of Labor. Fred Pirani, D.M.W. District Assembly, no 257. [ca 1892-1894?] 1894: National Association. Reprint no 25. Proportional representation, paper by Dr Giles. Extracted from the New Zealand Herald, November 30, 1894. [Mentions Dr Giles, Mr T Peacock, Mr H B Morton, Mr E E Vaile, Mr French, Mr Bell] National Association and the Hon Mr Ward. Reprint no 26. Reprinted from the New Zealand Herald, December 12th, 1894 Why I should join the National Association of New Zealand (Canterbury Section). ... Send for enrolment forms to David A Watt, secretary [1894?] 1896: "Ode to the New Zealand ass", by Colonial [1896] The two Mr Fishers. No. 1 The Conservative MHR Mr George Fisher on the Seddon Ministry; No. 2, the Liberal candidate Mr G T Fisher, K.M., T.C. ...ever afterwards known as George Turncoat Fisher, K.M., T.C. [Printed by] Edwards, Russell & Co., Ltd., Wellington [1896?] 1897: Ward special. The Guardian. October 9, 1897. The Hon J G Ward; why should he sit? [Pamphlet criticising J G Ward] 1899: Otaki electors. Vote for Morison [C B Morison] To the electors of the Otaki electorate. Waikanae, 30 November 1899 [from Henry A Field] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, lithographs and other prints, sizes varying below 330 mm

Date: 1903 - 1906

By: Wanganui chronicle (Newspaper)

Reference: Eph-E-POLITICS-1905-02

Description: Shows portrait of leaders and members of Parliament, with central portraits of the Speaker Hon A R Guinness and leaders Richard Seddon and William Massey, with a photograph of the House of Representatives building between them. Seventy-seven other smaller portraits are shown. The portraits are interspersed with advertisements for Tonking's Linseed emulsion, James Morris cordial manufacturer, Samuel Barry eyesight specialist, and many other Auckland businesses. Dated from the time that Hon A R Guiness became Speaker (1903) and the death of Seddon (1906). Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on wall chart. Physical Description: Offset print, 890 x 572 mm.

Date: 1982

By: New Zealand Labour Party

Reference: Eph-B-NZ-LABOUR-1982

Description: Includes ephemera of the New Zealand Labour Party, pamphlets from the Aro Valley Branch, fliers from Fran Wilde and Michael Bassett, and a newsletter from the Mt Eden branch. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on fliers and pamphlet, sizes varying up to 330 mm.

Date: 1880 - 1889

By: Burrett, Robert, 1830-1886

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1880s

Description: Includes: 1881: The Foxton election. Dr Buller will address the electors at ... on ... November. R Burrett, steam printer, Molesworth Street Wellington [1881] 1884?: Galley proof of poem titled "Says Vogel" [1884?] 1886: News from the scene of the recent eruption. "We have had a dreadful night ...". Cartoon supplement to the Wellington Advertiser, Saturday June 26, 1886. [Shows a man beside an exploding volcano sheltering under an umbrella labelled Insurance Board; relates to George Fisher and the Government Insurance Association] 1887: Thorndon election 1887. Circular campaign letter from William McLean, dated 23 September 1887. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, lithographs and other prints, sizes varying below 330 mm

Date: 1983

By: New Zealand Labour Party

Reference: Eph-B-NZ-LABOUR-1983

Description: Includes ephemera of the New Zealand Labour Party, pamphlets relating to the Labour party Conference (Remits 79-81), papmphlets from Frank O'Flynn, Fran Wilde, Helene Ritchie, and Newtown Branch newsletters. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Offset prints on fliers and pamphlet, sizes varying up to 330 mm.