Ball, Murray, 1939-2017: 4 photocopies of cartoons published in the Manawatu Times April/May 1959.

Date
1959
By
Ball, Murray Hone, 1939-2017
Reference
J-047-001/004
Description

Cartoons on various social and political issues covering topics; safety in school play grounds, the morning after ANZAC Day celebrations, stock diversification among farmers, television attempts to get a closer view of rugby games.

Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council.

Quantity: 4 photocopy/ies A3 size.

Physical Description: A3 photocopies

Processing information: Record updated on 29 June 2023 when the access and use conditions were updated per the agreement with Diogenes Designs Limited for the Murray Ball Estate.

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Any public use of the material, including any copying for reuse, publication, distribution, exhibition, or commercial use, requires the prior written permission of the copyright holder. This includes use of any low-resolution digital surrogates of the “Footrot Flat” comic strip which may be viewable via the internet. No permission is required for private use of the material for research and personal study. An acknowledgement to the ‘Murray Ball Cartoon Archive Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library’ must accompany any exhibition, publication, or reproduction of the material. The cartoon images may not be altered for public or private use. Copyright: Copyright is held by Diogenes Designs Ltd for the Murray Ball Estate. All rights reserved.
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Format
4 photocopy/ies A3 size, Works of art, Ink drawings, Cartoons (Commentary), A3 photocopies
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Ball, Murray, 1939-2017: "So last night he thought your 'Colonel Bogey' was cute-this m...

Date: 1959

From: Ball, Murray, 1939-2017: 4 photocopies of cartoons published in the Manawatu Times April/May 1959.

Reference: J-047-002

Description: Shows an ANZAC the morning after the ANZAC Reunion with the bed clothes pulled up over his head. His two children have their musical instruments, a trumpet and drum, wrapped around their necks. The ANZAC's wife puts on her dressing gown while explaining to the children the difference in their father's reaction to them playing 'Colonal Bogey' last night as compared with this morning. Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council. Extended Title - 'ANZAC Reunion' Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. 1 newspaper clipping. Physical Description: 1 A3 size photocopy and 1 newspaper clipping 113mm x 208mm Processing information: Record updated on 29 June 2023 when the access and use conditions were updated per the agreement with Diogenes Designs Limited for the Murray Ball Estate.

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Ball, Murray, 1939-2017: "Well, WHY not?" April/May 1959.

Date: 1959

From: Ball, Murray, 1939-2017: 4 photocopies of cartoons published in the Manawatu Times April/May 1959.

By: Manawatu Daily Times (Newspaper)

Reference: J-047-001

Description: Shows the dangers to children of school ground play. A concerned adult reads newspaper headlines, 'Hospital Board Meeting' 'Ban Jungle Gyms?' 'Then why not ban rugby?!' 'Blasphemy!'. Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. 1 newspaper clipping. Physical Description: 1 A3 size photocopy and 1 newspaper clipping 120mm x 210mm. Processing information: Record updated on 29 June 2023 when the access and use conditions were updated per the agreement with Diogenes Designs Limited for the Murray Ball Estate.

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Ball, Murray, 1939-2017: "Talking about farmers' vocabulary - I see you forgot to menti...

Date: 1959

From: Ball, Murray, 1939-2017: 4 photocopies of cartoons published in the Manawatu Times April/May 1959.

Reference: J-047-003

Description: Shows an unsuspecting farmer being chased by a new African strain of bull. Two other farmers watch while they discuss the need for stock diversification. In the background children shoot lions or bison with their bow and arrows and cows throw a cattle dog into the air. Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council. Extended Title - 'PALMERSTON NORTH, May 14 ("The Dominion" Reporter) - Diversification was a new and unfamiliar word to many farmers a few years ago but recently it has become very much a part of the farmer's vocabulary - it certainly features prominently in farm planning, particularly in the Manawatu and Rangitikei districts.' Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. 1 newspaper clipping. Physical Description: A3 size photocopy and 1 newspaper clipping 130mm x 208mm Processing information: Record updated on 29 June 2023 when the access and use conditions were updated per the agreement with Diogenes Designs Limited for the Murray Ball Estate.

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Ball, Murray, 1939-2017: "So much for your brilliant 'Let's get a close-up of this' ide...

Date: 1959

From: Ball, Murray, 1939-2017: 4 photocopies of cartoons published in the Manawatu Times April/May 1959.

Reference: J-047-004

Description: Shows a television camera lens covered with a pair of rugby shorts to prevent filming of a man going into a bag marked 'Gear'. The man has pulled a flimsy pair of women's underpants from the bag. Exhibited in 'The Famouse Five: Manawatu's Cartoonists on Show', Exhibition curated by the New Zealand Cartoon Archive and exhibited at Te Manawa Art (Manawatu Art Gallery), Palmerston North, from 13 May to 23 June 2002, in association with Massey University and the Palmerston North City Council. Other Titles - Safeguard Extended Title - 'Steps to safe-guard rugby from T.V.' Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies A3 size. 1 newspaper clipping. Physical Description: 1 A3 photocopy and 1 newspaper clipping 113mm x 210mm Processing information: Record updated on 29 June 2023 when the access and use conditions were updated per the agreement with Diogenes Designs Limited for the Murray Ball Estate.