Ballistic missiles

Date: 1983

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

Reference: A-360-231/251

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Quantity: 21 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1976

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-135-016

Description: This cartoon relates to the departure of the nuclear powered Truxtun and features three scenes. The first shows a Soviet missile pointed at Wellington and one soldier telling another they can now stop pointing it at Wellington. The second shows two anti-nuclear protesters talking on the wharf as the Truxtun sails away and one is saying to the other that she was all set to protest against Minister of Health Frank Gill's anti-abortion bill but it has been delayed for a year, and the final scene shows a drunk person at a police station claiming he has radiation sickness Label on recto dated Thur 2/9/76 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon, 305 x 385 mm

Date: 1955

From: Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991 :[Twenty-eight (28) original cartoons, 1940s and 1950s].

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Colvin, Neville Maurice, 1918-1991

Reference: C-132-874

Description: Shows the Prime Minister Sid Holland in a shooting outfit and top hat, using a long bamboo peashooter to send a small missile towards the Malayan Peninsula. He has a rifle slung over his back and two grenades at his belt. Dated from Ian Grant's "The unauthorised version" (Auckland, 1980), where it appears with the title "Whoosh". Other Titles - Whoosh Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on sheet 333 x 482 mm.

Date: 2001 - 2002

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-674-001/026

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. Shows a destroyed bus (peace process) destroyed first by the Palestinian suicide bombers and them by Israeli war planes. Health spending priorities promote huge salaries for the CEO and a pittence for everyone else. Cartoon obituary to Sir Peter Blake. A dolphin weeps. Shows a flag at hslf-mast over the sea and a poem for Sir peter Blake. Peter Jackson, Director of Lord of the Rings dresses up for the New Zealand premiere. Debate in the Parliamentary Chamber on proposed changes referred to as the 'wipe the slate clean' Bill. Helen Clark hides from the anger of the grounded NZ Air Force capability. Children's perception of the difference in pay rises between MP's and teachers. Shows a tour guide explaining the virtues and down-side of New Zealand to a group of travel writers. Shows Bin Laden jumping the cue at the plastic surgery clinic. Shows MP's defending themselves at a press conference against charges of triple-dipping from public funds. Shows the men calling the tune on America's anti-terrorism campaign. Shows the leader of the National Party, Bill English asking Santa Claus for a Christmas present. Santa and his reindeer narrowly avoid being hit by airborne missiles. Shows an All Black selector recruiting new talent from a war zone. Shows Helen Clark and Jim Anderton clucking over their new baby (Air New Zealand), while Michael Cullen advises them not to get too attached as it'll be up for adoption as soon as it can stand on it's own feet. Winston Peters climbs up to his attic to dust off his 'super scare monger' suit. Slobadon Milosevich stands in the War Crimes Tribunal dock with his hands dripping in blood, he defys the authority of the court. A tribute to New zealand Criketerl, Chris Cairns as 'King of the Oval.' Shows Tranzrail passengers being shown a pick-axe they are to use in case of a derailment. Shows detainees at Guantanamo Bay being asked by their detainers if they have any complaints. They wear something like a gas mask so their answer is impossible to understand. Refers to anti-terrorism war and those captured by American-led forces. Shows politicicians as children engaged in petty squabbles as the election draws near. Comment on asylum seekers in Australia seeking help from the rest of the world. Shows Israeli troops in a armoured tank trying to force Yasser Arafat to end Palestinian violence. Shows an Australian teacher explaining to his students that only those arriving in Australia between 1840 and 2000 are 'fair dinkum Aussies'. National Party leader, Bill English dons a judges cloak, a hangman's noose and an executioners hood as he campaigns on a law and order platform. ACT leader, Richard Prebble outlines his stand on immigration policy. Quantity: 27 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-650-001/025

Description: 25 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Human rights violations in China China's successful bid for Olympic games Government's 'closing the gaps' policy Badly maintained rental housing Horomia Parekura as landlord in rundown housing Government pressure on Maori Affairs Ministers to prode adequate housing as a landlord Media interest in Christine Rankin, CEO of Work and Income NZ 'ENZA' takes a greedy amount of resources Government policy on smacking children NZ Post Board conflicts Helen Clark worries about her profile falling in the wake of high publicity given to the Christine Rankin case Slobadan Milosevic misbehaves at the War Crimes Tribunal Women throughout NZ dress in Christine Rankin style to express their solidarity Flu grips New Zealanders Does Christine Rankin dress appropriately or is she a victim of a personal vendetta? Paralells between Christine Rankin and the Barbie Doll Wilful destruction of Tranzrail by Executives State Services Minister uses Auditor General to track Health Board payouts Moari make ready for the Maori TV channel The UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan calls for peace between the Israel and the Palestine Electricity Reforms lead to power cuts Jim Anderton draws a paralell between Laila Harre's ambition within the Alliance and being a witch Weight loss patches National popularity languishes following the replacement of Jenny Shipley as leader President Bush embraces missile proliferation Helen Clark absorbs the high praise given her throughout the Pacific Region Quantity: 25 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 1979

From: Various cartoonists :Cartoons from the New Zealand News, 1970s

By: Gilmour (Artist), active 1979

Reference: A-297-573

Description: Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper

Date: 1990

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One Folder of original cartoons concerning world politics. Published in the Auckland Star, 1981 - 1989].

Reference: A-331-120

Description: The cartoon shows a large McDonalds sign, with two Russians looking at it. Refers to a McDonalds being opened in Moscow. Also refers to the cold war. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - They'd never nuke us now. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide, 225 x 135mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1985

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One Folder of original cartoons concerning world politics. Published in the Auckland Star, 1981 - 1989].

Reference: A-331-117

Description: The cartoon shows a mass of American, Russian and English missiles and bombs. In the middle of them all a hand is reaching up holding a flag that reads, Hiroshima anniversary. Refers to the anniversary of the destruction of Hiroshima with an atomic bomb. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 240 x 190mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1983

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One Folder of original cartoons concerning world politics. Published in the Auckland Star, 1981 - 1989].

Reference: A-331-114

Description: The cartoon shows a father, representing the US congress, and son, Ronald Reagan, emerging from a toy store. Reagan has a new toy which is a large missile named, MX (stage one). Refers to Ronald Reagan creating an arms stockpile. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 230 x 190mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1996

From: Cleveland, Francis Leslie, 1921-2014: Photographs

Reference: PAColl-D-1520

Description: Mounted exhibition print taken by Les Cleveland, 1996. Signed and stamped by photographer. Shows intercontinental ballistic missile Titan II and people in protective suits [simulated launch at the Titan Missile Museum?]. Title transcribed from item. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin photoprint mounted with framing mat on backing board

Date: 2002

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: H-674-047/065

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues. The government is shown as a highway robber giving an ultimatum to a motorist, 'petrol tax or your life'. A Hurricanes rugby player pulls himself up from the toilet bowl were they were flushed in an earlier season. Helen Clark and Phil Goff reserve the right to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe while remembering their early protesting days. A child suggests sharing the disputed Middle East territory to both the Israeli's and the Palestinians. They think it's a crazy idea. President George W Bush addresses the nations he lectured on free trade telling them that America can impose tariffs on steel imports if they like and it's too bad for everyone else. Comment on President Mugabe's interference in the voting process leading up to the Zimbabwe elections. Shows a member of the IRB (International Rugby Board) Vernon Pugh snatch the football (Rugby World Cup) from an All Black players hands. The player has landed flat on his back. America's war on terror appears to be becoming more frightening than the terror itself. Yaser Arafat and Sharon flex their muscles in a game of arm wrestling while chest deep in a blood bath. Vernon Pugh, Head of the International Rugby Board and Trevor Mallard, Minister of Sport size each other up. A boy tries to stop his father burning his Hurricanes rugby jersey, the rugby team is winning again. George W Bush outlines his approach to the use of nuclear weapons. Treasury suggest selling off thousands of war memorial sites around the country get a better return on the real estate investment. John O'Neill, Chief Executive of the Australian Union justifies Australia gaining the right to host all of the Rugby World Cup games. He admits they have got blood on the hands from stabbing the NZRFU in the back. Jim Anderton assumes The Thinker position as he contemplates the many political parties he's been through or started and left. Helen Clark in army fatigues gains shelter behind the huge boot of the American Forces. She rehearses what she'll say to President Bush if he brings up New Zealand's nuclear free stance when they next meet. Shows three Oscars all lined up with tags attached to them. They are being held in storage till 2003 for Lord of the Rings. David Lange, former New Zealand Prime Minister, tells New Zealanders that the United States wanted to liqudate him. Lange suggests they tried this by offering deals on bulk purchases for take-away food. The secret thoughts of Helen Clark and George W Bush when the first meet. Quantity: 18 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1950 - 1969

From: Mayne, William Thomas, 1910-1988 :490 original cartoons published in the Christchurch Star Sun and the Christchurch Star Sun Sports between 1954 and 1962.

Reference: A-387-218

Description: Shows an elderly couple discussing the newspaper headline 'Soviet chief says their missiles can reach anywhere'. They both have a worried expression on their face Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 255 x 318 mm

Date: 1976-1986

From: Scientists Against Nuclear Arms (N.Z.): Records

Reference: MS-Papers-12055-42

Description: Correspondence, newspaper clippings and other printed matter on missile testing, especially in the Pacific region. Quantity: 1 box(es).

Date: 1985

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-136-483

Description: In the first scene Jim McLay and another man are looking at a missile (Dollar float leak) which is on a launching stand ready to be fired. McLay is holding a lighted match to the fuse to ignite it. McLay is asked by the other man if it's an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). In the second scene the two men are sitting on the ground covered in soot looking at the missile which is still on the launching stand and emitting black smoke. Colin Moyle was Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. Extended Title - "What d'you know! It backfired!" Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone on paper, 352 x 378 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1976

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-135-073

Description: This cartoon has a couple sitting on the islands of New Zealand at the bottom of the Pacific. The man is anxiously asking the woman if she thinks they they could be a target from some other country than Russia. He is about to be hit by a mini-budget missile fired by Muldoon in Japan Other Titles - Muldoon mini-budget Mk.111 Extended Title - 'We do not believe that we can seal off the South Pacific or that a sanctuary concept can be made to work', Templeton on a nuclear-free zone Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 305 x 380 mm

Date: 1976

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-135-018

Description: This cartoon relates to the visit of the nuclear ship the USS Truxtun and worsening industrial relations, and features a worried family under two missiles which are pointing at each other. Union Anti-Nuclear Strike Action is nose to nose with Government Anti-Strike Action. Shaded protesters are jumping up and down at the visit of the Truxtun, and a man with a worried family is talking about fall-out danger Label on recto dated Mon 30/8/76 Extended Title - 'That's the fall-out danger we want to worry about!' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 305 x 380 mm

Date: 1982

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; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: B-136-079

Description: Shows a fleet of Air New Zealand planes in the sky. On the ground is a gunner sitting with a bunch of missiles (dismissile) trained on the planes. He is being told to prepare to fire by another man who is carrying the 'profitability battle plan' and a pair of binoculars. Refers to Air New Zealand's five year recovery plan. Extended Title - Profitability battle plan Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 450 x 320 mm.

Date: 1961

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

Reference: B-137-234

Description: In the two top scenes some yachts are hit by missiles launched from the HMNZS Taranaki and in the lower two scenes one of the yachts rams the Taranaki and then sails off with the sailors looking very pleased with themselves as the ship sinks beneath the waves. The text describes the the incident and laments the lack of spirit in modern sailors which did not allow them to ram the ship in the way depicted in the cartoon. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and crayon on thin card, 560 x 380 mm.

Date: 1976

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-135-017

Description: This cartoon relates to the visit of the nuclear ship the USS Truxtun and worsening industrial relations, and features a worried family under two missiles which are going in the same direction. Union Anti-Strike Action is following Government Anti-Strike Action and the man underneath is saying that although there is no direct fall-out the situation is still worrying. It follows B-135-018 Label on recto dated Tues 31/8/76 Extended Title - 'No direct fall-out after all! But the situation still has plenty to worry about!' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 305 x 385 mm

Date: 2001

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :Digital cartoons

Reference: DCDL-0009246

Description: Shows the United States president George W Bush travelling in a rocket to Europe. There are two rockets that have been sent from United States to Europe, representing 'Detente busters' and 'Environment busters'. Refers to Bush attending the NATO summit in June 2001 where the two subjects of the United States missile defence plan and their rejection of the Kyoto Treaty on global warming, was high on the agenda. Detente is a French term used in reference to the reduction in the tension between the Soviet Union and the United States during the Cold War. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).