Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Cartoons for the Evening Post, 1985]

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-136-413

Description: Shows a man and a woman standing on the side of a race-track. As the horses race past, the man rips up his ticket in disgust. The woman explains to him that just because the Evening Post sponsored the Wellington Cup he doesn't need to bet on their favourites. Refers to the Evening Post sponsoring the Wellington Cup. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 270 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-424

Description: Shows three vignettes. In the first a disgruntled looking farmer is watching as armed forces personnel put up a barbed wire fence. The officer is telling him that the government is erecting barbed wire around the coastline. In the second a topdressing pilot is being told to drop bombs instead of fertiliser in the event of any hostilities. In the third an officer is standing on Mt Victoria in Wellington and telling his men that the old signal gun is to be turned around and pointed over Cook Strait. He is holding a 'Capital Defence Plan'. Extended Title - In view of the present economic situation, the government may have to consider defence "on the cheap" - Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white, crayon and letratone on paper, 350 x 408 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-443

Description: The scene is Lange's office. Lange is sitting at his desk with his head in his hands. Geoffrey Palmer is sitting in a chair opening a letter and Roger Douglas is standing with a card in one hand and an envelope in the other. Labour has just lost the Timaru by-election to National, after the death of Sir Basil Arthur, the Labour MP for Timaru. Other Titles - Timaru to National Extended Title - "No, it says 'Deepest sympathy and understanding' and it's signed Sir Arnold Nordmeyer" Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 357 x 372 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-422

Description: Shows Lange dressed in a safari suit standing on some steps saluting as children are lined up waving New Zealand flags. Banging noises are going off and Lange is told that it is not a royal salute for him. Refers to Lange's trip to Africa. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone on paper, 348 x 378 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-423

Description: In the first scene Lange is shown leaping about excitedly as people wave flags in the background on his visit to Africa. In the second scene he looks dejected as he arrives home to angry 'N.Z. consumers' protesting about increases in the prices of power, food, rail travel and postal charges. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone on paper, 348 x 378 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-425

Description: Shows Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Queensland premier, sitting at his desk. A secretary is bringing him a pile of mail. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 343 x 378 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-427

Description: Two men, one from the Ministry of Defence, are discussing the country's defence strategy in the event that New Zealand is not part of the ANZUS alliance. New Zealand had put strain on the alliance by taking an anti-nuclear stand, which the U.S. could not adhere to. The two men are contemplating archaic defence methods including bows and arrows, 'non-nuclear missile launchers' and boiling oil. The reference to Marsden Point as the source of boiling oil refers to the constant shut-downs at the Marsden Point oil refinery. Extended Title - Contingency plan for N.Z. defence if ANZUS folds Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 345 x 380 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-448

Description: The scene is a manager's office, with the manager sitting at his very large desk. An employee is asking for a raise in his salary. Refers to remuneration for Members of Parliament and general dissatisfaction that they receive high salaries. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone on paper, 341 x 388 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-426

Description: David Lange is returning from a trip to the Tokelau Islands. He is greeted by Geoffrey Palmer, who has been acting P.M., with news of the Australian disapproval of New Zealand's anti-nuclear position. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white and letratone on paper, 338 x 356 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-136-452

Description: The scene is a Rotary club dinner. Guests are sitting at dining tables and David Lange is giving his 'State of the Nation' speech. Refers to Lange's skill at witty oratory. Extended Title - "You can certainly depend on him to come out with some smart quip" Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white and letratone on paper, 343 x 388 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.