Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Date: 1984

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Reference: A-305-213

Description: The cartoon shows the Labour Party grasping a nettle bush called the ANZUS treaty with a fake hand. A voice from the Labour Party says `Gotcha!'. Refers to the ANZUS treaty and Labour's difficulty in dealing with it because if its nuclear-free policy. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - Gotcha! The Labour Party. The ANZUS Treaty. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card 200 x 240 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1985

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Reference: A-305-218

Description: The cartoon shows a Frenchman opening a bottle of champagne labelled "Whitewash" and "Mum's the Word". He is about to pour a glass for a New Zealander who looks slightly overawed by the Frenchman. Possibly refering to the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior and the French efforts to keep New Zealand from making an international issue of it. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card. 200 x 240 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1983

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Reference: A-305-205

Description: Uncle Sam and a soldier representing Russia playing a game of Leapfrog in order to get ahead in the arms race. Uncle Sam is leaping over the unhappy Russian saying `must get ahead again...'. A sign pointing in the direction they are travelling reads `The Road To Madness'. Refers to the arms race between America and Russia. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - The Road to Madness. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card 200 x 240 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1983

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Reference: A-305-206

Description: The cartoon shows a figure, `The Labour Party Faithful' being chased by a much larger character representing the 20th century. The child is screaming "Help!... The 20th century's trying to catch me again!!". Suggests that the Labour Party is behind the times, particularly when dealing with contemporary issues like nuclear power. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - The Labour Party faithful - Help! the 20th century is trying to catch me again!! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card 190 x 250 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1985

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Reference: A-305-215

Description: The cartoon shows a Russian talking to a New Zealander about New Zealand's anti-nuclear policies and the number of missiles targeted at New Zealand. Refers to the anti-nuclear policy of the Labour Party. Hints that it's not going to make much difference whether New Zealand is or isn't anti-nuclear. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card. 110 x 280 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1983

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Reference: A-305-209

Description: The cartoon involves a frenchman talking to the reader suggesting he has finally found someone to answer to the question, `when will the tests stop?'. The character found to answer this question is The Grim Reaper with a piece of paper in his hand reading "World War III". Refers to the continuing nuclear weapons testing, by the French government. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card 185 x 235 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1982

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Reference: A-305-202

Description: A race track with a big sign across the finish line saying "Doomsday". A loud speaker giving race comentary is next to the finish line blarring `and as the enter the back straight Reagan on the MX missile is starting to crack the whip...'. Suggests that Reagan is heading the race towards having as many nuclear weapons as possible so in the event of a nuclear war doomsday is unavoidable. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - ...And as they enter the back straight Reagan on MX Missile is starting to crack the whip...DOOMSDAY. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card, 200 x 270 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1984

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Reference: A-305-214

Description: Ronald Reagan, looking rather eccentric, is testing a microphone saying `Testing...testing...We will be bombing Russia in five minutes... Ha! Ha!.. just a joke everybody! Why is nobody laughing?'. The cartoon refers to a similar joke that Reagan made about bombing Russia that caused an uproar and made some question his state of mind. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - Testing..testing..We will be bombing Russia in five minutes...ha!ha!..just a joke everybody! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card. 190 x 230 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1981

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Reference: A-305-200

Description: Shows Ronald Reagan sitting at his desk with three buttons in front of him. The three buttons are labelled Loony Bin, World and Europe. Reagan is choosing which one to press. Refers to a joke that Reagan made about pushing a button to start a war. There was a huge outcry over the joke and questions were raised about Reagan's state of mind. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card 190 x 270 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1982

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-:[Folder of original cartoons, concerning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 22 October 1981 and 10 December 1985].

Reference: A-305-201

Description: Shows Mururoa Atoll as a skull submerged in the ocean except for the very top, which looks like a "clear and clean" island. Two frenchmen are stepping off the atoll into a row boat comment on how safe the island seems. Refers to the French governments continuing policy to conduct underground nuclear tests on Mururoa despite growing evidence of the damage the tests cause. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - It's so safe... why bother testing them as far away from Paris as possible? Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card 200 x 270 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.