Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989:Sir Dove-Meyer Robinson claims an adverse report on Auckland's proposed rapid rail system is a Wellington-based conspiracy to deprive his city. 1975

This cartoon is about Auckland Mayor Sir Dove-Meyer Robinson's plan to have a rapid rail and bus service in Auckland derailed by Wellington bureaucrats. The cartoon also shows Auckland beating Wellington in the Ranfurly Shield. The lower scenes feature an angry Dove-Meyer but the last scene shows him negotiating for Wellington's approval by doing a deal including the Ranfurly Shield and Bryan Williams (rugby player) and John Walker (athlete). The system was never adopted

Label on verso dated Thur11/9/75

Other Titles - Auckland proposed rapid rail and bus system is a no no

Other Titles - Auckland proposed rapid rail and bus system is a yes yes

Extended Title - He's right of course - last week Auckland foiled another Wellington-based plot to deprive it - so Wellington took revenge - but we might be prepared to negotiate

Inscriptions: Pencil dated lower right hand corner 11/9/75

Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s).

Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 322 x 378 mm