Mutiny
Logs and journals of merchant ships
Date: 1849-1905
From: Australian Joint Copying Project : Miscellaneous Series microfilm
Reference: Micro-MS-Coll-20-3042
Description: Quantity: 1 microfilm reel(s).
Benezach, fl, 1790-1802 :Lieut. Bligh and his crew of the ship Bounty hospitably receiv...
Date: 1791
By: Benezach, active 1790-1802; Bromley, William, 1769-1842; Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967
Reference: B-097-010
Description: Shows the Governor of Timor offering provisions to Bligh and his party. Upper edge trimmed Compare B-097-010, and earlier version of this engraving Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 172 x 265 mm (image) Provenance: Purchase: K A Webster collection, London, 1970.
Letters and papers
Date: 1835-1854
From: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967 : The Webster collection and papers / of Kenneth Athol Webster
Reference: MS-Papers-1009-2/51
Description: Consists of: - Letter from B Wooldridge, Stoke, re Pitcairn Island (18 Jun 1849) Extract of a letter from Captain Jones of HMS Curacoa re Pitcairn Island (30 Aug 1841) Letter from George H Nobbs to Rev. Moody, Pitcairn Island (20 Jul 1847) Letter to Rear Admiral G E Hammond from the Admiralty, enclosing copies of letters relating to Pitcairn Island (7 Aug 1835) Letter from George H Nobbs to Rev W T Bullock, Pitcairn Island (9 Oct 1854) Hymn written by Frederick Young of Pitcairn Island (21 Aug 1844) Notes on the nine mutineers who reached Pitcairn Island (23 Aug 1844) Handwriting exercise by Robert Buffett of Pitcairn Island (23 Aug 1844) Letter from F Mason to Rev D Blomfield, re Sandwich Islands, Tahiti and Pitcairn Island (17 Apr 1838) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Finding Aids: Inventory available.
Lucy Ann (Ship) : Papers
Date: 1842
Reference: MS-Papers-0818
Description: Comprises papers from the British Consulate, Tahiti, relating to mutiny on the bark, `Lucy Ann' in Oct 1842 Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (31 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss (photocopy)
Melville, Herman, 1819-1891 : Biographies
Date: 1937, 1939
Reference: MS-Papers-0821
Description: Comprises `Herman Melville, mutineer' by J Earnshaw (1937) sent to the `Atlantic monthly' but not published; and `Herman Melville in the Pacific' by I Leeson (1939) (typescript of article sent to the `Philological quarterly', Iowa) Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s) (10, 16 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)
Between foc'sle and gaol, some incidents touching the seamen in early New Zealand / Els...
Date: n d [ca 1960]
From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera
Reference: 94-106-43/18
Description: Quantity: 1 folder(s) 42 pages. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopy)
Ingleton, Geoffrey Chapman, 1908-1998 :Bounty. Sea ruffians. [1937?]
Date: 1937
By: Ingleton, Geoffrey Chapman, 1908-1998
Reference: B-022-005
Description: A broadside view of William Bligh's ship H. M. S. Bounty at the point when the crew had mutinied and set Bligh and others adrift. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - title; also bottom left, 'No. 30/50', bottom centre 'Sea Ruffians', bottom right signature Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: etching 228 x 286 mm
Dodd, Robert 1748-1816 :The mutineers turning Lieut. Bligh and part of the officers and...
Date: 1790
By: Dodd, Robert, 1748-1816
Reference: C-008-004
Description: The Bounty on the left, in close-up detail with seamen armed with swords. Swords are being thrown to the group with Bligh cast adrift in a large rowboat to the right. Note about mutiny based on Bligh's narrative, with dedication by publisher. Second copy with variant colouring 408 x 588 mm on sheet 462 x 594 mm (C-008-004-a) Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Coloured aquatint with etching 415 x 588 mm
Research papers relating to Captain Bligh
Date: [1870-1943]
From: Cowan, James, 1870-1943 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-11310-130
Description: Handwritten script relating to Captain Bligh and the mutiny of the Bounty. These papers were originally tipped into the scrapbook MSX-9033. Arrangement: 13 in original listing Quantity: 1 folder(s).
"Impugn my leadership would you?"
Date: 2 August 2010
From: Body, Guy Keverne, 1967-:Original cartoons. 1986-2011
Reference: A-453-373
Description: The cartoon shows an eighteenth century 'ship-of-the-line', a naval warship with sets of guns, that represents Labour and is resting on the seabed. The ship's captain, Labour leader, Phil Goff, brandishes a sword and shouts 'Impugn my leadership, would you' as he forces MP Chris Carter to walk the plank. Refers to Chris Carter's inept attempt to topple Phil Goff as party leader by writing an 'anonymous' letter but addressing it in recognizable handwriting. Chris Carter has been stood down by Phil Goff while his future in politics is decided. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 230 x 340 mm
Papers - John Anderson
Date: 1850-1979
From: Mathews, Peter Clifford William, 1941-1980 : Genealogical and personal research material
Reference: MS-Papers-4077-05
Description: Includes: Birth, death, marriage certificates (copies); notes re John Anderson; sketch and plan of Aurega House (3); death certificate for John Fergusson (1920); Reminiscences of Lila Sumner about Edmund Hillary senior during the Indian Mutiny. Quantity: 1 folder(s).
Boyack, Nicholas John, 1961- : Further papers
Date: 1992
By: Boyack, Nicholas John, 1961-
Reference: MS-Papers-4643
Description: Correspondence between Christopher Pugsley, Julian Putkowski, Hodder and Stoughton and others concerning accuracy of references to Putkowski's work `Shot at Dawn' which appeared in the book `On the Fringe of Hell' by Christopher Pugsley, published by Hodder and Stoughton Source of title - supplied title Other Titles - Shot at dawn Other Titles - On the fringe of hell Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and typescript (photocopies) Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Nicholas Boyack, Lower Hutt, 1992
Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989 :"I want to be absolutely fair to Jim Anderton - what's...
Date: 1988
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-136-861
Description: Shows Palmer sitting at his desk reading a book entitled 'White collar crime - fact or phantasy?'. Lange is leaning on the desk asking about penalties for mutiny. Refers to Jim Anderton parting company with the Labour Party. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, chinese white, letratone and crayon on paper, 320 x 483 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.
[Batty, Robert, (Lieutenant-Colonel)], d 1848 :[The open boat with Bligh and his compan...
Date: 1789 - 1831
By: Batty, Robert, -1848
Reference: B-097-004
Description: The open sea, tossing a small boat with a sail. The boat holds Captain Bligh and the fellow-sailors who remained loyal to him, after the mutiny aboard H. M. S. Bounty in 1789. Proof before letterpress, for the illustration in Barrow, John. The eventful history of the mutiny and piratical seizure of H. M. S. Bounty. opp. p. 99. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 70 x 104 mm (image), 106 x 148 mm (plate-mark) on sheet 300 x 430 mm
McKirdy family : Papers
Date: 1842-1860?
By: McKirdy family
Reference: MS-Papers-1529
Description: Letter from J McKirdy written from Cape of Good Hope describing mutiny on voyage from England, 1842; incomplete letter from Charles McKirdy describing life in New Zealand; biographical information about the latter including activities in building railroads, 1873-1876 Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript (photocopies)
Artist unknown :Barrington quelling the mutiny [ca 1790]
Date: 1790 - 1800
Reference: A-039-024
Description: A shipboard scene, with George Barrington wielding a sword, to control mutinous sailors. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving, 91 x 32 mm
Crimp, Daryl, 1958- :Mutinous Teachers threaten pay deal. 'We don't accept their final ...
Date: 2002
From: Crimp, Daryl, 1958-:[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post and other newspapers]
By: Dominion (Newspaper); Crimp, Daryl, 1958-
Reference: DX-012-021
Description: Shows a newspaper headline setting the context for the cartoon. Teachers are in negotiations with the Government over pay and conditions. Some teachers are not willing to accept the current offer negotiated between the Government and their union representatives the PPTA [Post-Primary Teachers Association]. These teachers are threatening wild cat strike action. The PPTA rep. stands by looking perplexed. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).
Fairclough, Richard Bentley, fl 1921-1933 :H.M.S Bounty off Pitcairn. [ca. 1930]
Date: 1927 - 1933
By: Fairclough, Richard Bentley, active 1921-1933; Gorton, Millicent, 1877-1966
Reference: Curios-017-008
Description: Captain Bligh's ship Bounty in full sail, with the hills of Pitcairn Island behind it The artist was resident on Pitcairn from 1927. See Art Biographies Index Quantity: 1 oil(s). Physical Description: Oil on wood 149 x 149 mm
"Do you mind! I'm trying to set an example here guys!" 12 August 2010
Date: 2010
From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]
Reference: DCDL-0015357
Description: Labour leader, Phil Goff, as captain of an eighteenth century ship tries to force Labour MP Chris Carter to walk the plank by planting his pistol in his back. Meanwhile other crew members dive into the sea and swim for their lives. Goff yells at them that he is trying to set an example here. The figurehead on the ship is former Labour PM Helen Clark. Refers to Chris Carter's ill-conceived plan to topple his leader, who has predictably stood him down while decisions are made about his future in politics. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
Sitiveni Rabuka. 12 May, 2006.
Date: 2006
From: Webb, Murray, 1947- :Digital caricatures
Reference: DCDL-0001522
Description: Caricature of Sitiveni Rabuka, Fiji's former Prime Minister who has been charged with incitement to mutiny. Rabuka who staged Fiji's first military coup in 1987, but then led the country back to democracy, has been arrested. Mr Rabuka is alleged to have incited Lt Colonel Viliame Seruvakula to commit mutiny in July of 2000. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).