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Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :[20 original cartoons]. 1977-1983.
- Date
- 1977 - 1983
- By
- Walker, Malcolm, 1950-; Sunday News (Newspaper); The Independent (Newspaper)
- Reference
- A-305-055/074
- Description
Includes 20 cartoons from the period 1977-1983, some originals for those appearing in the "Sunday news" and the "Independent".
Includes cartoons about the "Brain Drain", Ken Douglas and the F.O.L., 1980 world opinion about the South African rugby tour, Venn Young and Duncan McIntyre talk about marginal agriculture, Bruce Beetham's (Social Credit Party leader) star on the rise, selling Twizel, Ben Couch stabs himself with his own opinions, the Clyde dam, Beetham lectures on political opportunism vs the Courts, Israel's defence policies, the competition for the Labour leadership, the butter mountain, black outlook except for cricket, David Lange and Geoffrey Palmer the New Adventurers, the loopholes in the Transport Act, breath-testing drivers, Ben's couch (Ben Couch's couch), the savage game of politics played on a rugby field, Andy Haden's case before the Rugby Union.
Five items are undated but are assumed to have been done at this time.
Quantity: 20 drawing(s).
Physical Description: Ink drawings, sizes varying around 210 x 297 mm.
Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Curator required
- Format
- 20 drawing(s), Works of art, Ink drawings, Cartoons (Commentary), Caricatures, Ink drawings, sizes varying around 210 x 297 mm.
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Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :World opinion on South African tours. 10 August 1980.
Date: 1980
From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :[20 original cartoons]. 1977-1983.
Reference: A-305-057
Description: The cartoon shows the All Blacks, representing New Zealand rugby, in scrum formation, They are about to try and break through a brick wall. Refers to rugby tours between New Zealand and South Africa. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, A4 size. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.
Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Great game. [13 September 1981]
Date: 1981
From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :[20 original cartoons]. 1977-1983.
Reference: A-305-073
Description: The cartoon shows two New Zealand rugby supporters leaving the ground at the end of the match during the Springbok rugby tour of 1981. The match played reveals aspects of the debate over sporting ties between New Zealand and South Africa. The field is surrounded with barbed wire and a number of casualties are lying on the ground, each representing various problems raised by Springbok rugby tours to New Zealand. Refers to sporting ties between New Zealand and South Africa and the political sides of the argument. Extended Title - Political integrity, idealism, international relations, internal harmony, politics in sport, the commonwealth, police relations, policing costs, rugby. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, A4 size. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.
Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Hats into the ring... Sunday News, 13 September 1982.
Date: 1982
From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :[20 original cartoons]. 1977-1983.
Reference: A-305-066
Description: New Zealand politician Bill Rowling is flattened inside the 'ring' of Labour (Party) leadership but a multitude of hats being thrown in. Published in 'Grant, Ian F. Public Lives - New Zealand's Premiers and Prime Ministers 1856-2003 (Book title)' 2003. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, A4 size.