Lynch, James, 1947-: Clutha High Dam. 'Now's the time to apply Muldoon's First Law of Stalled Pet Projects!..' 13 June 1982

Date
1982
By
New Zealand times (Wellington, N.Z.)
Reference
B-186-029
Description

Shows Bill Birch, Minister of National Development and Prime Minister Rob Muldoon on a tractor that represents the 'Clutha High Dam'. It is being pushed by a much larger tractor representing 'legislation'. The Clutha dam was a key policy plank in National's "Think big" strategy.When the High Court refused the scheme a water right the government promptly wheeled up special legislation. Bill Birch was the Minister of National Development. (Notes by cartoonist)

Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s).

Physical Description: Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm

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Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.
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1 original cartoon(s), Works of art, Ink drawings, Cartoons (Commentary), Ink and letratone on paper, 295 x 420 mm
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