Animal traps

Date: 1893

By: McKee & Gamble (Firm)

Reference: C-125-055

Description: Advertisement for "Khaketin vermin trap" showing Ward handing Seddon a trap, observed by present and past MPs and others, including Sir George Grey. One Maori man and one Chinese are among the throng. The caption refers to Ward travelling to England probably just after his appointment by Seddon in 1893 as Colonial Treasurer, after floating a loan for farmers in London. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s) in two pieces. Physical Description: Lithograph, 2 x 251mm x 624mm Provenance: Donation: William Main, Wellington, 9 September 1993

Date: 1976 - 1979

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-; Auckland star (Newspaper)

Reference: A-337-001/026

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international social and political issues. Quantity: 26 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, approximately A4, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1970 - 1982

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[Cartoons on topics of defence, politics, social issues, whimsy, medical issues, pollution, conservationists, trade unions, space exploration, animals, police & crime, Television, farming, sport, war, and transport. 1970-1990s].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: B-144-964/986

Description: Includes cartoons about: Rodent bounties; glow-worms in Waitomo Caves; the use of monkeys in finding cures for diseases; the cats who live in Parliament refuse to leave; recycling stray dog meat as pet food; octopuses duck as ship passes over them; ducks decide to migrate in duckshooting season; Eric Heath's cat Clyde; rabbit advisory officers to visit farms; Animal Week; pets blessed in a church service; The Great Hairy Moehau Expedition; smuggling snakes; ban on taking toheroas; live snake sent through the mail; black rabbits sent away; Lake Taupo inhabited by aquatic dinosaurs; four pukeko at large in Wellington; luring the laughing owl attracts moas; gin traps; ballooning spiders drift from Australia; Clyde reacts to vivisection; cat given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Inscriptions: Recto - Signed, but almost all undated, by artist. Arrangement: Arranged chronologically, according to the dates of "Dominion" clippings in Heath's albums (at E-521/547-q). Those for which no date could be found are arranged at around the estimated date. Quantity: 23 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, sizes approximately 510 x 595 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1996.

Date: 1969

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

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-133-902

Description: An attached clipping reports on a petition in Lower Hutt against the use of gin traps for possums; they often trapped cats as well. Outside a shop door a woman signs the petition and says, 'I'll be glad to sign if it'll keep my husband out of the cats' bar of the local hotel.' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, black and yellow letratone, crayon and pencil, 318 x 424 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1988

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[Cartoons published in the Auckland Star, April 1988]

Reference: A-305-126

Description: Shows a Russian soldier with his foot caught in a trap (Afghanistan). He is looking with dismay at an American foot which is also in a trap (Vietnam) and has been severed above the ankle. Refers to Russia's involvement with the Afghanistan War and draws a parallel to America's involvement in Vietnam. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on paper 130 x 220 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Turnbull Library Pictures.

Date: [18-]-1930

From: Stowell, Henry Matthew, 1859-1944 :Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-0062-28

Description: Descriptions of New Zealand flora and fauna; also includes a manuscript on the Maori faith Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss and typescripts

Date: 2016

Reference: Eph-A-PEST-2016-04

Description: Illustrated pamphlet advertising trip traps to catch magpies, cats, peacocks, possums, pukeko and rats. TrapWorks is the business of trapper Neale Blaymires. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset pamphlet tripart-folded to 210 x 101 mm.

Date: 1905

From: Various artists :[Clippings of cartoons published in New Zealand newspapers. 1890s-1905].

By: Rayner, Frederick Richard, active 1893-1908

Reference: A-225-026

Description: Shows Prime Minister Richard Seddon setting a gin trap for rabbits in the moonlight. Politician Joseph Ward is seen on all fours behind a tree in the background. Verses beneath the image describe the unimaginative and dependent behaviour of political candidates allied to Seddon. Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Engraving on newsprint, 273 x 240 mm. Transfers: Transferred from Ephemera Collection in 2002..

Date: 1930 - 1939

From: [Various artists] :[Forest and Bird Protection Society magazine illustrations. 193-?]

Reference: A-150-019

Description: Two drawings - One shows the measurements for a rectangular wire cat trap; the other shows the placement of the bait and how to set it into position on the ground with the bait suspended from a piece of wood inside. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink, Chinese white 345 x 215 mm

Date: 1862

From: [The George Henry Wood collection of prints]

By: Haydon, George Henry - 1822-1891

Reference: A-418-096

Description: Illustration shows a man sitting up in bed as mice or rats wander round in his bedroom. He has various traps set up for them including a board that will fall when he pulls the string. He has been forced to suspend bags of flour, tea and sugar from the ceiling to keep them out of the way of the rodents. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Black and white print mounted on sheet, 335 x 223 mm

Date: 1930 - 1939

From: [Various artists] :[Forest and Bird Protection Society magazine illustrations. 193-?]

Reference: A-150-021

Description: Shows how to construct an opossum traps that would not kill kiwi and weka as well. The trap is nailed to a plank of wood which is leant against the trunk of a tree with a line attached to the trap and secured to a peg in the ground. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - M.A.G. Quantity: 1 drawing(s). Physical Description: Ink and Chinese white 235 x 255 mm

Date: 1937

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to guns, rifles, shooting and ammunition. 1930-1939]

By: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014

Reference: Eph-A-GUN-1937-01

Description: Lists and illustrates rifles, air rifles, rifle sights, pistols, ammunition cartridges, shells, gun-cleaning implements, gun covers and cases, ls, shooting coats, game bags, snares, traps, and "The Sportsman' Ten Commandments" (page 4 of supplement, followed by a page of safety rules). Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 64 pages, 243 x 183 mm.

Date: 2002

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

Reference: DCDL-0008008

Description: Shows a rat trap 'DNA matching' with a piece of cheese 'Serious Crime' about to catch a large rat 'Crims'. Refers to the introducation of DNA matching by police to catch serious criminals. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009536

Description: Shows a cardboard box (Waipareira Trust) being used as a trap. It has some "Golden handshake sprinkles" under it and three separate strings are attached to the stick - representing the National Party, Rodney Hide and Maori Party. Refers to accusations that John Tamihere received a golden shake from Waipareira Trust. See DCDL-0009535 for colour version. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

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

Reference: DCDL-0008348

Description: "Jitterati" cartoon strip. Shows Debbie dancing to Crowded House records playing at 45 rpm (revolutions per minute).Jaimee is counting the number of things she has been right about this year so far (global warming, Iraq war, the bypass and decreasing order of international importance). Fitz Bunny promoting her play at the Bats on June 15th. Jaimee then begins to smack Fitz Bunny. Fitz says that she's going to tell Sue Bradford. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Smith, Ashley W, 1948- :[Digital cartoons published in the Shipping Gazette, MG Business, or Presto]

Reference: DCDL-0004610

Description: Shows Labour and National Party leaders Helen Clark and Don Brash navigating their way through dense jungle that is set with traps in the form of male and female symbols with holes ripped in them. A sign nailed to a tree points to the 'elections'. Cartoon depicts the two party leaders taking great risks by showing their stance on social issues relating to sexuality. While Helen Clark supported the Civil Union Bill, National Party leader, Don Brash, wavered from his initial support to recommending a referendum as his liberal stance weakened with pressure from lobby groups. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0003525

Description: Prime Minister, Helen Clark tries to avoid the numerous animal traps that surround her. Her bag has been trapped and her coat and shoes are trapped. The traps represent various embarrassing or problematic issues that the government has had to contend with over the past year. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2004

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009535

Description: Shows a cardboard box (Waipareira Trust) being used as a trap. It has some "Golden handshake sprinkles" under it and three separate strings are attached to the stick - representing the National Party, Rodney Hide and Maori Party. Refers to accusations that John Tamihere received a golden shake from Waipareira Trust. See DCDL-0009536 for black and white version. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0003472

Description: Two bears talk in the woods. One of them uses crutches because his foot has been amputated by a bear-trap. He tells the other bear that according to David Richwhite he has not been caught. The bear trap with the severed foot lies on the ground nearby. Refers to Richwhite's involvement in an insider trading case. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2006

From: Hawkey, Allan Charles, 1941- :[Digital cartoons published in the Waikato Times].

Reference: DCDL-0002098

Description: A man whistles cheerfully as he walks down a road past an orchard. He has not noticed the trap he is about to step into as a desperate orchard owner dangles a looped rope over the orchard wall hoping to drag passersby into the orchard to work. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).