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Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991:"-Oh yes, the kids are back at school - John's got the old fever again - he left for Christchurch this morning!" [7 September 1955]
- Date
- 1955
- By
- Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)
- Reference
- B-184-032
- Description
A woman holds the nozzle of the vacuum cleaner in one hand and chats with a friend on the phone with the other. She is pleased that 'the kids are back at school' and John's left for Christchurch this morning' because he's 'got that old fever again'. In a separate panel 'John' is seen in an aeroplane on his way to Christchurch. He is festooned with 'Wellington' badges and ribbons. Context - Possible refers to the 1955 Ranfurly Shield game between Canterbury and Wellington which was played in Christchurch and won by Christchurch 30-11.
At bottom of cartoon in pencil is text reading '3 col L.N. today'.
Date of 1955 Ranfurly Shield match Wgtn v Canty in Chch was 7 September 1955
Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s).
Physical Description: Ink and pastel on paper, 375 x 490 mm
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- Format
- 1 original cartoon(s), Works of art, Cartoons (Commentary), Ink and pastel on paper, 375 x 490 mm, Orientation: Horizontal image
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Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991. Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991:"-Oh yes, the kids are back at school - John's got the old fever again - he left for Christchurch this morning!" [7 September 1955]. Ref: B-184-032. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22662663More information can be found in our terms of use.