Humourous songs

Date: 1982

From: Freed, Dorothy Whitson, 1919-2000 : Papers

By: Freed, Dorothy Whitson, 1919-2000; Dick, Frank Ferguson, 1937-2015

Reference: MS-Papers-6974-12

Description: Enclosures - Note by Dorothy Freed `Fergus Dick says anyone who wants to have fun with this can do so' Quantity: 1 folder(s) (8 pages, 1 leaf). Physical Description: Holographs

Date: [1870-1935]

From: McDonnell, Alexander Francis, 1866-1938 : Further papers

Reference: MS-Papers-7445-03

Description: Comprises miscellaneous documents including accounts, receipts, leases, railway ticket; visiting card for Miss M Tahana, Putiki, Wanganui; burial purchase for McDonnell; draft lease arrangements for Haworth of Ruatangata IE3; poem, `The Paua shells unhindered lay...' dedicated to Donald McLean; extract from `The Times', `The Education code, 1885'; blank Maori translation agreements and blank introduction letter for Maori interpreter; and song `I did my dirty duty' relating to 1500 unarmed natives in Amritsar who were trapped and mowed down by machine guns Language - Some items in Maori Other Titles - I did my dirty duty (song) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Two draft novelty Christmas and New Year gift cheques.

Date: 1873 - 1877

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 : Music scores, programmes and other papers

By: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925

Reference: MS-Papers-5291-09

Description: Place of composition - Port Chalmers Other Titles - National hymn of New Zealand [God defend New Zealand] / [words by] [Thomas] Bracken Other Titles - Come, let us wander forth ; duet ; (Oct 1877) Other Titles - Edinburgh toun ; (1874) Other Titles - Poor Joe ye know ; (1874) Other Titles - Jealousy ; a matrimonial duet ; (1874) Other Titles - The Larrikin polka ; (1873) Other Titles - Card valse ; (1874) Other Titles - The Railway pier quadrille ; (1873) Other Titles - The Harbour march ; for flute, 2 violins & violin-cello [sic] ; (1875) Other Titles - Tambourine Joe ; (1873) Other Titles - Good Templar ode ; (1877) Other Titles - Ask me not to touch the cup Other Titles - Bonnie Jeanie ; (1874) Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Holographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A95-149) - Purchased from A B De Maus, Herefordshire, England

Date: 1983-1993

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

By: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022

Reference: MS-Papers-7349-208

Description: Scores for `Good old conference blues' written for audience. Comprises Music Education version 1983, and Singing teachers 1993; also Grace/thanksgiving, 1993. Written for the Music Educators Conference, 1983, [and revised] for the World Teachers of Singing Conference, 1993. Quantity: 1 folder(s) 11 leaves, 1 leaf. Physical Description: Holographs

Date: 1875 - 1904

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 : Music scores, programmes and other papers

By: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925

Reference: MS-Papers-5291-08

Description: Place of composition - Port Chalmers. Songs are titled: - "I'll gae back to Scotland" - "Trying to be jolly" - "Don't leave your dinnis" - "Ha'e a dheogh an dhoris" - "Neil McNab" - "Peter Bummer the ond eye'd gunner" - "Up in the rigging or down in the hold" - "The Crew of the Ocean Queen" (words by Frank Freeland) - "Jeannie wed the cobbler" - "The Thriftless wean" - "The Cannibal maid and the missionary" - "Ring-a-ching ring-a-ching" / "John Chinaman" - "Song of the footballer" - "The Darky's lament" - "That's not the way at sea my boys" (words by F R Havergal) - "Toons o bonnie Scotland" - "Daft Willie Wimple" - "I've lost the bonnie lassie" - "I can say tae McKenzie" Quantity: 1 folder(s) (20 items). Physical Description: Holographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A95-149) - Purchased from A B De Maus, Herefordshire, England Processing information: Description updated 4 May 2023 following information provided by a staff member.

Date: 1920-1928

By: Kennedy, John Henry, active 1920-1928

Reference: Ms-Papers-0698

Description: Comprises one letter, two humorous recitations, `A would-be steward' and `I jib at Barratry'; Old Boys' Quartette, 1st programme, 17 Feb 1920; and words of songs on contemporary events and personalities. Also a notebook with four programmes of songs. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 1 folder(s) (five pieces). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph and typescripts (carbon) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr & Mrs C Cooke, Wellington, Aug 1972

Date: 1874 - 1906

From: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925 : Music scores, programmes and other papers

By: De Maus, David Alexander, 1847-1925

Reference: MS-Papers-5291-10

Description: Place of composition - Port Chalmers Other - The Glasgow gallant cover includes a photograph of D A De Maus Other Titles - The Darling of sweet Tipperary Other Titles - Tam McNeil a ploughman bold ; (1892) Other Titles - I'm a'right the noo ; (1906) Other Titles - The Chirpy chief steward ; (1903) Other Titles - That's sayin' a lot ; (1899) Other Titles - A Saft heart for the lassies ; (1901) Other Titles - Sae wearily! Sae wearily!! ; (1900) Other Titles - A Braw bright moonlight night ; (1883) Other Titles - McCallum ; (1904) Other Titles - The Girl that I love ; (1897) Other Titles - A Night wi' Burns ; (1899) Other Titles - The Glasgow gallant out frae hame ; (1874) Other Titles - To be a volunteer ; (1887) Other Titles - The Dead marine ; (1905) Other Titles - The Gatherin' o' the clans ; (1904) Other Titles - I'm on the co-mi-tee [sic] ; (1904) Other Titles - Sing O! for the time of love ; (1899) Other Titles - The Federated Seamen's Union ; (1883) Other Titles - Smith! by one of 'em ; (1886) Other Titles - Come to me dearest ; Valse ; (1874) Other Titles - Tam McNeill ; (1892) Quantity: 1 folder(s) (21 items). Physical Description: Holographs Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - (A95-149) - Purchased from A B De Maus, Herefordshire, England

Date: 1929, 1969, 1996

From: Freed, Dorothy Whitson, 1919-2000 : Papers

By: Freed, Dorothy Whitson, 1919-2000; Ravel, Maurice, 1875-1937; Branga, Roger, active 1929; Dick, Frank Ferguson, 1937-2015; Wilson, Roger Douglas, 1946-; The Pocket Opera Company of Wellington Incorporated

Reference: fMS-Papers-6974-26

Description: Other Titles - Bolero / by Maurice Ravel ; transcription pour piano a 2 mains par Roger Branga ; (Durand 1929) Other Titles - The Two Arnolds - Tune Frankie and Johnnie / [words and music by Dorothy Freed] Other Titles - Mirror song ; [for voice and piano] / words arr by Fergus Dick ; (1996) Other Titles - Happy families ; unison song / words by Roger Wilson ; (1996) Other Titles - A Penny for a song ; [solo voice unaccompanied] ; (1969) Other Titles - Country GP ; [incidental music for strings, woodwinds and bagpipes] Quantity: 1 folder(s) (6 items). Physical Description: Holographs (one photocopy), typescripts, printed matter

Date: 1988

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[Original cartoons drawn in 1988, mainly for the New Zealand Listener].

Reference: C-133-181

Description: A caricature portrait of soprano Kiri Te Kanawa singing a New Zealand folk song in a field containing a small outhouse in the right background. Dated from the date stamp on the verso. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing 318 x 307 mm.

Date: [1977]

From: Freed, Dorothy Whitson, 1919-2000 : Papers

By: Freed, Dorothy Whitson, 1919-2000; Dick, Frank Ferguson, 1937-2015

Reference: fMS-Papers-6974-27

Description: Fragments mainly of items for Repertory Review and Pigeon Park review, 1977 Other Titles - Wellington / [words by] Fergus [Dick] ; (1977) Other Titles - Ladies of the fur coat brigade Other Titles - It's jet-set and in-crowd, with it & plugged in ... Quantity: 1 folder(s) (3 items). Physical Description: Holographs, Ms (photocopy)

Date: [ca 1940-1973]

From: Danilow family : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6470-052

Description: Includes Scots College `School songs'; speech notes by J B Page about his experiences as a pupil from 1935; programme for the college's 28th athletic sports meeting (1944); songs, `Moonlight becomes you', `D'ye ken Old Doc', `Cheer cheer for the house that we love', `Possum song', `Billy boy' and others without names (all new words for old songs); Russian examination (1973); Hermitage trip schedule (1951); outward letters to his mother; a play, `Une ecole en Chine' in French; and prospectus for Scots College; and other notes Language - Play written in French and English Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1911, 1928-1929, 1931, 1942, 1967-1969

From: Hoskins, Barbara, active 1941-2015 : Papers relating to the Nimmo and Anton families

Reference: MS-Papers-11601-9

Description: Comprises papers relating to Sidney James Anton and Sybil Edith Nimmo prior to/and in the early days of their marriage: newspaper clippings, handwritten and typed comic verses and songs, "Ode to the All Blacks" attributed to L.C Bowden and K.J Sutton, railway tickets, business card, prayer card, addresses, inward letters and memorandum concerning house rental and employment, telegram, receipts, comic cartoon postcards, New Zealand Military Forces separation allowance form. Other - Items kept in box by Sidney James Anton Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 15 Dec 1847

From: Bambridge, William, 1819-1879 : Diary

Reference: qMS-0122-191

Description: Diary entry (pg 191) is titled "John Jones" and contains the lyrics to the comical song of that name Quantity: 1 piece. Physical Description: Diary entry, on sheet 253mm x 200mm

Date: 2004

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0008483

Description: Shows a man singing about how he is an architect and he's OK, reads building laws, goes to seminars, pulls down villas, cuts down Pohutukawa trees, goes to select committees, makes E2 recommendations, plans submissions, wishes that project managers had never been born, does guest lectures, sees product launches, does CPD points, thermal calculations, envirnomental impact assessments, fee quotes. He admits at the conclusion of the song that he is an architect and he is actually not OK but its more that can be said for the BIA. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2008

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008387

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Jaimee asking Debbie if she thinks there are any challenges left for Flight of the Conchords. Debbie suggest winning a Tony, discovering a flu vaccine, or calculating the largest prime number. Jaimee adds that they have shown just how far talent New Zealanders can get with aspiration, determination, perspiration and Debbie adds emigration. Refers to the musical group Flight of the Conchords who have a successful television show and live in New York. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

From: Buist, Grant, 1973- : [Jitterati digital cartoons published in The Capital Times newspaper]

Reference: DCDL-0008380

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Tony asking Jaimee and Debbie what his single women friends mean when they talk about "taking care of business". He thinks that is something to do with sports. Jaimee and Debbie look at each other. Tony then spots Jemaine and decides to ask him. Jemaine says to leave him out of it. Refers to the Flight of the Conchords song 'Business Time'. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2014

From: Hubbard, James, 1949-: Digital caricatures and cartoons

By: Dominion post (Newspaper)

Reference: DCDL-0029380

Description: Depicts Justice Minister Judith Collins as a melted candle, singing the Elton John song the was sung at the funeral of princess Diana. Beside her is a Dominion Post newspaper with the headline 'Collins a media victim like Princess Diana - sister'. Refers to claims made by Collin's sister Pamela Cassidy that Judith Collins had been hounded by the media just like Princess Diana. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).