Lynch, James Robert, 1947-:Original cartoons drawn 1980 (one in 1979) by James Lynch for the New Plymouth Daily News.

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-004

Description: The cartoon shows Jim Knox, Leader of the FOL (Federation of Labour) and Prime Minister Rob Muldoon. Each has chopped down a tree, the one representing 'export earnings and lost wages' and the other 'industrial relations'. Context: the cartoon is undated but probably refers to the aftermath of the Kinleith Pulp and Paper Mill strike which began on January 5th and continued for eight weeks. It was joined by the Federation of Labour on 30th January and henceforth led by Jim Knox. There were 550 workers on strike and 1300 suspended. Morale remained high and the 1980 strike is often characterised by an unwavering solidarity of the strikers and their supporters. Negotiations reached a wage settlement but the government interfered and so the strike continued for another four weeks at which point the government conceded defeat and repealed the 1979 Remuneration Act (which allowed the government to overturn a settlement in order to control inflation). After three months the strike ended and work resumed on the 28th of March. The words 'Well! Now maybe we should start talking!" appear in pencil beneath the cartoon. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and felt-tip pen on paper, 300 x 420 mm

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-013

Description: In the first half of the frame a rugby referee representing 'The colonels' tries to order a player, Prime Minister Robert Muldoon, off the field. In the second half, Deputy PM Brian Talboys, steps in and persuades the referee to let him stay by reminding him of 'the tour and the team'. Context: An attempt (known as the "colonels' coup") by high-ranking ministers Derek Quigley, Jim McLay, and Jim Bolger to replace Prime Minister Muldoon with Deputy Prime Minister Talboys, collapsed as a result of Talboys' unwillingness to actively campaign against Muldoon. The tour refers to the 1981 South African tour of New Zealand, which was perhaps the flash point that brought the 'colonels' to the attempt at a coup. In the recent rugby series an all black was sent off then recalled when the captain talked the referee out of it. Title supplied by librarian. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and Chinese white on paper, 420 x 590 mm

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-006

Description: The cartoon shows four European political leaders cheerfully discussing their commitment to free trade while in the background a grumpy New Zealand Prime Minister Rob Muldoon appears as Little Bo-Peep with a sheep representing 'NZ sheep exports'. The four men are members of the E.E.C (European Economic Community) one of them representing 'France'. Refers to New Zealand's difficulties when Britain joined the EEC. New Zealand negotiated concessions (in the form of access quota rights to the British and European markets). The percentage of sheep meat sold to the United Kingdom dropped dramatically. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and pencil on paper, 275 x 380 mm

Date: 1979 - 1980

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-001

Description: The cartoon shows in three parts a man rushing to give Minister of Energy Bill Birch news of an oil strike in Taranaki. Bill Birch is roused from despondency to elation but his joy is dashed when he hears that the quantity might not be great. Context: In 1978 and 1979 oil prices rose dramatically when Britain joined the EEC and because the Iranian Revolution paralysed Iran's oil-industry. The cartoon probably refers to the discovery of oil in the McKee field which is is an oil and gas producing field in Taranaki located 20 km south east of New Plymouth. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 420 x 590 mm

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-003

Description: The scene is a cricket match. The 'employer' who is bowling is tripped up by the umpire, Prime Minister Rob Muldoon. The 'wage settlement' ball falls short of the batsman who represents the 'union'. The words 'No ball!' appear in pencil below the cartoon. Context: refers to the Kinleith Pulp and Paper Mill strike which began on January 5th 1980 and continued for eight weeks. It was joined by the Federation of Labour on 30th January and henceforth led by Jim Knox. The cartoon probably refers to the point at which negotiations reached a wage settlement that was immediately scuppered by the government's invoking the 1979 Remuneration Act and so the strike continued for another four weeks. At this point the government conceded defeat and repealed the Act (which allowed the government to overturn a settlement in order to control inflation). After three months the strike ended and work resumed on the 28th of March. Text reading 'No ball!' appears in pencil beneath the cartoon. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 300 x 420 mm

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-009

Description: A worker and a small businessman suffering redundancy in the current economic downturn are soaked in a storm while nearby three men shelter under an umbrella that represents 'export subsidies'. One of the three is a 'big business' representative, the man holding the umbrella is Hugh Templeton, Minister of Trade and Industry and the man on his left is Barry Brill, Minister of Energy and Minister of Science and Technology. Context: Layoffs and small business closures were becoming an issue. No assistance was forthcoming despite the maintenance of export subsidies to big businesses. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and Chinese white on paper, 420 x 590 mm

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-012

Description: Cartoon shows a graph on which a queue of unemployed people on the dole climbs upwards from 1000 in 1974 to 60,000 in 1979. Unemployment reached a record high in 1980 after a history of full employment. The words 'The people statistics' appear in pencil beneath the cartoon. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and Chinese white on paper, 345 x 530 mm

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-005

Description: Features the leading members of parliament as rugby teams. Above is the Labour team with leader Bill Rowling in the centre flanked by David Lange and Matiu Rata, Minister of Maori Affairs from 1972. The lower National team shows Prime Minister Rob Muldoon in the centre, with, to his right, Warren Cooper Minister of Regional Development, and Barry Brill Minister of Energy and Minister of Science and Technology, and to his left, Colin McLachlan Minister of Transport, and Jim Bolger Minister of Labour. Context: Matiu Rata left the Labour Party in 1980 to form the Mana Motuhaka Party. The two ministers to the right of the prime minister were chiefly responsible for the 'Think big' projects. The two ministers on his left are Colin McLachlin who mismanaged this transport role and Jim Bolger who failed to win the Kinleith Pulp and Paper Mill dispute - which was a triumph for Federation of Labour Secretary Jim Knox. Note that Matiu Rata's new party appears as Manu Motuhake in the cartoon. In fact it was named Mana Motuhake. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and wash on paper, 295 x 420 mm

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-011

Description: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Brian Talboys, gently tries to calm three fighting children who represent 'Gleneagles', the 'Rugby Union' and the 'News Media'. His approach is so soft that they ignore him. Context: refers to the 1981 South African rugby tour of New Zealand. Prime Minister Robert Muldoon made it clear that the government would not allow political interference in sport in any form in spite of the signing of the Gleneagles Agreement that promised to discourage contact and competition between signing countries and teams or individuals from South Africa. The deputy prime minister, Brian Talboys wrote to Ces Blazey, the NZRFU chairman, expressing concern that a tour was even being considered. Brian Talboys believed that the government had done everything in its power, short of coercion, to halt the tour. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and Chinese white on paper, 420 x 590 mm

Date: 1980

From: Lynch, James, 1947-:Collection of original cartoons by James Lynch.

By: Taranaki daily news (Newspaper)

Reference: B-186-002

Description: Three members of the 1980 West Indian cricket team hold banners reading 'No playo todayo' and 'Won't take strike! On strike!' Context: refers to tensions in the second cricket test played at Carisbrook in Dunedin 22-27 February 1980. At tea on the third day, the West Indies team refused to return to the field until the New Zealand umpire Fred Goodall was replaced. After being convinced by New Zealand captain Geoff Howarth to return to the field, the West Indians resumed play after a 12-minute delay. Nevertheless, the West Indians began packing their bags after the day's play with the apparent intention of abandoning the Test and series and returning home. This option was forbidden, however, by the chairman of the West Indian Cricket Board, Jeff Stollmeyer. (Wikipedia) Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 380 x 280 mm