[Various cartoonists] :[One folder of cartoon clippings from various New Zealand newspapers, 3 December 1957 - 9 April 1958.]

Date: 1958

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992

Reference: E-549-q-10-049

Description: Shows Minister for the Welfare of Women and Children, Mabel Howard, dressed as a Widgie, and tearing along on a motorbike followed by a crowd of Bodgies and Widgies. Below is Prime Minister, Walter Nash, who tells a passer-by that she 'says she wants to gain their confidence!' Refers to a statement by Mabel Howard that she would like to meet some bodgies and widgies. Bodgies and Widgies refer to a youth subculture that existed in Australia and New Zealand in the 1950s, similar to the Teddy Boy culture in the UK or Greaser culture in the US. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Newspaper cutting glued to paper, 160 x 190 mm.

Date: 1958

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Dansey, Harry Delamere Barter, 1920-1979

Reference: E-549-q-10-060

Description: Shows a prosperous-looking British John Bull character instructing a young New Zealander about the notion that there can be no sentiment in business. They are looking out of a window at a busy British port unloading butter from Sweden, Norway and Holland and other imports from a number of other countries. New Zealand is not represented. On a table nearby is a top hat decorated with the Union Jack and on the wall are many posters depicting the aid that New Zealand has given to Britain from the First World War onwards. Refers to difficulties in getting Britain to import New Zealand butter. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Newspaper cutting glued to paper, 160 x 190 mm.

Date: 1958

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Dansey, Harry Delamere Barter, 1920-1979

Reference: E-549-q-10-050

Description: Shows Prime Minister, Walter Nash, suggesting to Minister for Women and Children, Mabel Howard, that it might not be necessary to dress like this in order to meet bodgies and widgies. Mabel Howard is dressed like a widgie in jeans and t-shirt and she has a cigarette in a holder. Slouching against walls in the background are a number of young people in jeans and t-shirts who are all smoking. Bodgies and Widgies refer to a youth subculture that existed in Australia and New Zealand in the 1950s, similar to the Teddy Boy culture in the UK or Greaser culture in the US. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Newspaper cutting glued to paper, 160 x 190 mm. Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1958

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Dansey, Harry Delamere Barter, 1920-1979; Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: E-549-q-10-031

Description: The Prime Minister, Walter Nash, angrily addressing a crowd of Labour M.P.s, a bathroom key behind his back. One man to the left is cracking a whip. A pile of bathing paraphernalia is in the foreground, and to the right a nervous man, possibly Warren Freer, is being handed a rubber duck by Mabel Howard. Recognisable among the front row are Arnold Nordmeyer (centre with a bald head), Clarence Skinner, and Eruera Tirikatene (right, with darker skin). Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping. Physical Description: Newspaper clipping

Date: 1958

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Lonsdale, Neil, 1907-1989

Reference: E-549-q-10-041

Description: Shows a group of American tourists walking down the gang plank off a ship that has berthed in Auckland. A Maori man and woman who are to provide a welcome for the visitors stand nearby. The Maori woman says to the man that they don't look dangerous but 'kinda cute'. She has the wrong end of the stick, a news report suggested that the Maori welcome party might be dangerous. Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping. Physical Description: Newspaper clipping glued to paper, 135x 180 mm

Date: 1957

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Scales, Sydney Ernest, 1916-2003

Reference: E-549-q-10-006

Description: 'Little Laughs from last week'. There are three small cartoons. [1] A young alligator representing 'The Rebate' swims away from a large grandaddy alligator with the face of Prime minister, Walter Nash, saying 'See you later, legislator'. Nash replies 'In a while, Honey Chile'. Refers to Labour's wish to get rid of the National policy of rebate on personal taxation. A tiny caricature of Sid Scales in the top left corner asks 'Where's the money coming from?' [2] A grubby small boy is dragged by his mother to be washed. He resists by arguing that he saw in the paper a report saying that too much washing is harmful. There is an apology to Pigpen. [3] In a picture frame Santa Claus pushes Prime Minister, Walter Nash, telling him to 'Move over'. Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping. Physical Description: Newspaper clipping, 115 x 160 mm

Date: 29 January 1958

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

Reference: E-549-q-10-028

Description: Shows Clarence Skinner and Eruera Tirikatene, with an accompanying caption: 'With the Minister of Agriculture [Skinner] worrying about dairy prices and the Minister of Forests [Tirikatene] worrying about surplus stocks of exotic timber, we can't help thinking they might simplify their problems by combining the two products...' Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Newspaper clipping, 155 x 195 mm

Date: 20 January 1958

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

Reference: E-549-q-10-029

Description: A harrassed Maori woman struggles to look after her four children, who are in various states of mischief or distress. The young girl is burning the ironing; two young boys are playing with slingshots, while the mother is trying to feed the crying baby. She is standing on the cat's tail. Meanwhile over the radio comes the announcement 'In the House of Representatives, Miss Mabel Howard said she did not know if marriage was an occupation...'. Mabel Howard never married, nor had children. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Newspaper clipping, 140 x 220 mm

Date: 13 February 1958

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Dansey, Harry Delamere Barter, 1920-1979; Manawatu standard (Newspaper)

Reference: E-549-q-10-042

Description: The Prime Minister, Walter Nash, is sitting at his desk with a pile of papers, looking grumpy. Two workers stand near his office, one holding a trumpet and a sign reading 'Happy birthday dear Walter'. The accompanying caption reads: 'The Prime Minister Mr Nash, when asked if he had any special plans for his 76th birthday, said "Work"'. Quantity: 1 newspaper clipping. Physical Description: Newspaper clipping

Date: 12 December 1957

From: [Various cartoonists including Sir Gordon Minhinnick 1902-1992] :[Newspaper clippings of cartoons from New Zealand newspapers. 15 December 1948 to 5 September 1972.]

By: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992; New Zealand herald (Newspaper)

Reference: E-549-q-10-009

Description: Walter Nash, Keith Holyoake and Arnold Nordmeyer dressed as Maori, approaching land in a waka. Published the day of the general election, in which Nash became Prime Minister and Holyoake was relegated to Leader of the Opposition. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Newspaper clipping, 130 x 210 mm