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Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :One folder of original cartoons donated for the New Zealand Cartoon Archive auction. [1973-1992].
- Date
- 1973 - 1992
- By
- Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-
- Reference
- C-133-010/040
- Description
Includes cartoons about: Chinese nuclear weapons testing; Trawlermen blockading Wellington and Auckland harbours; Air New Zealand air fares; Cost cutting at hospitals; Fumigation because of a cockroach problem at Hutt Hospital elderly ward; Pollution in Wellington harbour and nuclear weapons testing at Mururoa; Wharfies knock off because of dead rat found in the hull of a ship; Air New Zealand passengers bypassing customs; Port hold up as 400 used cars are steam cleaned; New Zealand medical council; Railway fares rise by 10%; Industrial disruption from railway workers; Condemned railway carriages being demolished; Wellington airport runway; Gambling to see what will come first, an eruption of Mt. Egmont or a nuclear weapon being used in warfare; Doctor's going on strike; Bikies ruling the roads; Bus and train fares rising; Housing; Do it yourself medical treatment; Railway workers asked to report on their workmates to reduce pillaging; Australia to build four frigates for New Zealand; New Zealanders buy 3 Frances Hodgkins fakes; Defence cost cutting; Public health; Rio 1992.
Quantity: 31 original cartoon(s).
Physical Description: Ink on card, various sizes.
- Use/Reproduction
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- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Part of
- Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?]. / Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
- Format
- 31 original cartoon(s), Works of art, Ink drawings, Cartoons (Commentary), Caricatures, Ink on card, various sizes., Orientation: Horizontal image
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UnknownHeath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :Same old pattern every week - someone wants this line. 2 S...
Date: 1977
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
By: Dominion (Newspaper)
Reference: C-133-021
Description: The cartoon shows a railway line that breaks off into two separate lines. One of the lines represents industrial disruption and the other represents industrial harmony. A railway carriage, representing railway tradesmen, is coming up to the intersection and is signalling to go down the track of industrial disruption. A man controlling the intersection is commenting on the choice. Refers to the ongoing industrial disruption from railways workers. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 640 x 500mm.
Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :Well at least we're sending 'em out in the right order. 12...
Date: 1974
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
By: Dominion (Newspaper)
Reference: C-133-018
Description: The cartoon shows a line of cars coming off a ship waiting to be steam cleaned. At the front of the line is a Rolls Royce that has a sign on it reading, for foot & mouth clean up. Refers to a port hold up as cars are steam cleaned. Extended Title - Port hold up as 400 used cars queue up for steam clean at an estimated rate of about 3 an hour. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 640 x 500mm.
Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :Bus, train fares up again today. 14 May 1979.
Date: 1979
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
By: Dominion (Newspaper)
Reference: C-133-028
Description: The cartoon shows a Wellington commuter running for his life. He is being chased by two vicious monsters. One representing Wellington busses and the other representing the train service. Refers to a rise in fares for public transport. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 640 x 500mm.
Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :Airport gates remain wide open to mischief. 24 May 1974.
Date: 1974
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
By: Dominion (Newspaper)
Reference: C-133-017
Description: The cartoon shows an Air New Zealand plane being boarded by passengers. The passengers are able to walk straight onto the plane without having to go through customs. Two pilots are discussing the free flow of the passengers. Refers to poor airport security. Extended Title - One thing, our turn-around is much faster now they're bypassing customs. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 640 x 500mm.
Heath, Eric Walnsley, 1923- :I told you they would bring in overseas doctors if we went...
Date: 1985
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
By: Dominion (Newspaper)
Reference: C-133-026
Description: The cartoon shows a group of doctors on strike outside Wellington Hospital. They are carrying signs informing their superiors of their strike. A bus has just arrived at the hospital and several steryotypical African witch doctors are waling into the hospital. Refers to a strike by doctors at Wellington Hospital. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 520 x 390mm.
Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :Aussies to build 4 frigates for NZ Navy. 13 September 1987.
Date: 1987
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
By: Dominion (Newspaper)
Reference: C-133-033
Description: The cartoon shows two men wearing military uniforms, representing the US and Oz, standing with former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke, who holds a piece of paper reading ANZUS. They are at a ship yard where they have just arranged for the conversion of four frigates, being built for New Zealand, to be switched to nuclear power. Refers to the decision of the New Zealand government to purchase four Australian made frigates for the New Zealand Navy. Also refers to ill feelings about New Zealand's withdrawal from the ANZUS agreement. Extended Title - Hello, yard? There's been a change in design - would you switch the kiwi ships over to nuclear powered! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 495 x 375mm.
Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :Small news item. Auckland wharfies knock off loading becau...
Date: 1970 - 1979
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
By: Dominion (Newspaper)
Reference: C-133-016
Description: The cartoon shows a man shivering and shaking with fright lying in his bed at home. He has obviously had a huge shock. He is saying to himself, It was awful!!! His wife is on the phone talking to a doctor describing the unusual behaviour of her husband. Refers to a dead rat being found in the hold of a ship, causing quarantine concerns. Extended Title - I've put him to bed. - He keeps mumbling something about a dead animal in a hole, doctor. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 640 x 500mm.
Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :Air New Zealand. [1970s?]
Date: 1970 - 1979
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
Reference: C-133-012
Description: The cartoon shows a sickly-looking Air New Zealand plane with the udders of a cow. A man, representing the public is feeding it hay from a pile representing air fares. Three men, representing Air New Zealand pilots and directors, are walking away from the plane carrying large pails of money, having just milked the aeroplane dry. Refers to the high salaries of Air New Zealand pilots and directors and to the high price of air fares with Air New Zealand. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 640 x 500mm.
Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :Owing to a shortage of funds hospital would like patients ...
Date: 1979
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
By: Dominion (Newspaper)
Reference: C-133-030
Description: The cartoon shows a number of people at a hospital adopting a do it yourself attitude. There are patients giving themselves surgery, x-rays, injections and feeding themselves. Refers to reduced funding for public hospitals. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 495 x 355mm.
Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923- :[Morrison Davis being ousted from Air New Zealand's nest]....
Date: 1981
From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].
Reference: C-133-032
Description: The cartoon shows Morrison Davis, former chief executive of Air New Zealand as a baby bird. He has been thrown from a nest above which is occupied by a bird representing Air New Zealand. Refers to Morrison Davis being ousted from Air New Zealand following an enquiry into the Mount Erebus plane crash disaster. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Pen and ink on paper, 640 x 450mm.