Blomfield, John Collis, 1878-1942 :"Now then, altogether boys - Pull". New Zealand; a fresh team and a new driver. They look fit enough to pull my affairs on to a smooth road. Now is their chance to prove their strength". [ca 1912].

Shows Premier William Massey, newly appointed in 1912, driving a covered wagon labelled "The Dominion's affairs; the Chariot", pulled by his team of cabinet ministers including Pomare, Herries, Bell, Fisher, while the figure of "N.Z." sits on a rock watching in the left foreground.

Other Titles - The Dominion's affairs

Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Faded title]; Verso - centre - [Title]

Probably dated 1912, when Massey assumed office as Premier.

Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s).

Physical Description: Ink drawing, on sheet 252 x 386 mm.

Provenance: Purchased from Mrs Louise Pomare in 1998.