Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Date
1980
By
Bromhead, Peter, 1933-
Reference
A-330-020/039
Description

Political cartoons

Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection

Quantity: 20 original cartoon(s).

Physical Description: Ink on card, various sizes.

Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Additional description

Alternative form available: Photocopy in public folders.

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Format
20 original cartoon(s), Works of art, Cartoons (Commentary), Caricatures, Ink on card, various sizes., Orientation: Horizontal image
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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :At Last! The good news from across the mountains and swift flow...

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-025

Description: The cartoon shows Robert Muldoon in traditional Chinese garments. He is sitting down to a meal. A Chinese man brings Muldoon a message from a land far far away, regarding New Zealand politics. Refers to New Zealand politics while the Prime Minister, Robert Muldoon, was away in China. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 270 x 200mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :The real issues on North Shore. 3 September 1980.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-020

Description: The cartoon shows a man looking at a wall that has three posters on it. The first poster has a picture of Adolf Hitler saying, vote Social Credit. It reads, was Douglas a fascist in 1930... and who cares? The second poster has a picture of the Auckland Harbour bridge and reads, is Muldoon showing Brash for whom the bridge tolls? The third poster has a tittle of public relations. It has National Party logos on it and reads, is it dumb to waste time writing letters in a world of telephones? A picture at the bottom has a man saying, no letters... no pack drill. Refers to politics. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 275 x 190mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :That damn wallflower's trying to catch my eye again. 27 Novembe...

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-033

Description: The cartoon shows Robert Muldoon, representing the government, dancing with a slim agile lady representing alternative fuels. On a bench behind Muldoon a lady, representing ARA public transport, is sitting down. She is wearing shabby clothes and spider webs have formed between her and the bench. Refers to the governments decision to put Auckland's public transport system on hold to investigate alternative fuels. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 270 x 190mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :That protest vote against the Muldoon style... 8 September 1980.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-021

Description: The cartoon shows an iceburg. The tip of the iceburg above the water reads, East Coast Bays. The larger part of the iceburg below the water reads, the rest of the country. Refers to an isolated protest vote against Muldoon that was not widely supported. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 260 x 180mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :I think this might be the moment you need the top one... 27 Sep...

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-026

Description: The cartoon shows Brian Talboys handing a stack of files to Duncan MacIntyre. They read, acting prime minister, lands board inquiry and breach of privilege charge. On top of the files is a packet of Minities. Talboys is suggesting to MacIntyre he may need a Minty. Refers to a land deal made by Duncan MacIntyre's son that put the minister under investigation for breach of priviledge. Also refers to the advertising for Minties in the 1980s, It's moments like these you need Minties. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 280 x 190mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Parliament [and] Abortion. 11 December 1980.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-035

Description: The cartoon shows a man's head. We can see into his brain where there is a filing cabinet with the draw for abortion in an awful mess. Refers to the government thinking it has tidied up the abortion issue for the upcoming election year when really the issue is as messy as ever. Extended Title - Thank heavens... that's all neatly tidied up for election year! Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 280 x 200mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :What we need, dear is another little public corporation to give...

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-038

Description: The cartoon shows Robert Muldoon with a toy train set called, The Red Streak. On the box of the train set is a picture of a locomotive labeled, NZR (New Zealand Railways). He is talking to a woman who represents New Zealand. A child representing Air New Zealand looks unhappy as his new model aeroplane has just broken. Refers to public transport systems. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 270 x 195mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Knock! knock! Good evening, after six weeks holiday, I'm back.....

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-027

Description: The cartoon is in six parts and shows a man answering his door to find a man, a communist, come strolling on into his house. The communist goes straight to the bedroom and lies under the bed. The man informs his wife that the Prime Minister is soon returning. Refers to the Prime Minister, Robert Muldoon, returning from a trip to China, and to international relations with communist countries such as China. Extended Title - Who's that under the bed dear? Just the red under the bed taking up position for the Prime Minister's return. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 230 x 155mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :An antibiotic won't protect his jugular. 28 October 1980.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-031

Description: The cartoon shows Robert Muldoon thinking to himself. He has a sly smile on his face. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 190 x 185mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

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Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :Who's got a big pot! 5 December 1980.

Date: 1980

From: Bromhead, Peter, 1933- :[One folder of original cartoons concerning New Zealand politics. Published in the Auckland Star, September - December 1980.]

Reference: A-330-034

Description: The cartoon shows David Lange and Robert Muldoon, they are only half on the page standing face to face. Their stomachs are the dominant feature. A man representing the public looks annoyed at the argument. Refers to conflict between Lange and Muldoon that to the public seemed minor. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - Who's had a gutsful. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 145 x 240mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.