Nuclear weapons - Testing

Date: 1962

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to nuclear weapons, nuclear power, anti-nuclear protests]

Reference: Eph-A-NUCLEAR-1962-01

Description: An arrangement of text. Two copies held Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Relief print on yellow flyer, 256 x 150 mm.

Date: 1989

By: Clark, Laurence, 1949-; Beattie, Graham Desmond, 1940-

Reference: A-338-002

Description: Shows two penguins on an icefloe. One reads a newspaper headed "Australia wants Antarctic wilderness park", while one talks as he lifts his feet out of sticky oil which has leaked from an oil drum at the right. A cargo ship steams past in the distance, and used bottles and cans lie around. Published in the New Zealand herald on 25 May 1989 Section 1, page 8. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawing, on sheet 235 x 327 mm.

Date: 1968 - 1987

By: Gibbard, Leslie, 1945-2010

Reference: B-142-009/014

Description: Cartoons done by Gibbard while he was in Paris that are not political but more general views of Paris. Also two cartoons that carry on the French theme as they discuss the anti-nuclear Pacific issue. Quantity: 6 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink drawings

Date: 1983

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

Reference: A-360-142/175

Description: Cartoons on international and New Zealand political and social issues. Quantity: 33 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, sizes vary. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.

Date: 1954

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to nuclear weapons, nuclear power, anti-nuclear protests]

By: Convention on International Relations (1954 : Auckland, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-NUCLEAR-1954-01

Description: Pamphlet issued ahead of the Convention on International Relations in Auckland (on 7-13 September 1954). The front cover shows a photograph of a mushroom cloud over a Pacific setting with palm trees. Inside is a report of a determination by churchmen to hold a convention "to promote international understanding and a worldwide allegiance to the purpose of the Charter of the United Nations". The hope was to reduce and control armaments and meet the challenge of nuclear energy. Urges readers to publicise the event, give financial support and send delegates to the convention. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on folded pamphlet, 220 x 141 mm.

Date: 1993 - 1995

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-; Hutt News (Newspaper)

Reference: A-316-106/123

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. Relationship between drinking and increased resistance to colds, joys of club rugby, crisis of resources in the health system, the downside of community involvement in crime prevention, public opinion is negative over clergymen and politicians, increased leisuretime leads to more time spent in criminal activities, violence on the sports field reflects violence in the world around us, Police respond to apparent home-alone case, the publically hounded life of the British royals, current socially unacceptable behaviour blamed on our forebears, women ponder the wonders of evolution, sporting ties bring peace and understanding through onfield competition, UN Peacekeepers observe the war, fallout from French bomb tests at Mururoa, woman tries to get her husband put down, children encouraged to watch more TV and spend less time playing outside in the sun. Original drawings for A-316-111, -113 and -121 in a separate folder, and separately catalogued. Quantity: 17 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: 1983 - 1989

By: Greenpeace New Zealand; Ocean in Motion (Firm); Peace Movement Aotearoa; Keep New Zealand Nuclear Free Campaign; New Zealand Nuclear Free Peacemaking Association; Hager, Nicolas Alfred, 1958-

Reference: Eph-C-NUCLEAR-1983/1989

Description: ANZUS. To whom it concerns. We work toward the creation of a nuclear-free zone in the Pacific, the reduction and eliminiation of nuclear weaponry everywhere / Art Gallery 33, Willis Street. [ca 1986]. Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Concert. A variety concert of performing artists with The Pelican, Tin Syndrome, and More. April 14th, Operatic Hall, 29 Vivian Street. [1984]. Coalition Against Nuclear Warships. Nuclear Weapons are horrifying wherever they come from! Oppose British nuclear weapons - Oppose the nuclear-armed Invincible. March 12.15 Friday November 25 ... Protest and survive. [1983]. (2 copies) Peace Movement Aotearoa. For a nuclear free Aotearoa / NZ 1985. peter Garrett, Topp Twins, touring March 1-7 [1985]. Anker, Robin, fl 1983-1988 Hiroshima Day March for a nuclear weapon-free future. Saturday August 6th. Greenpeace. Gather Bunny Street [1983]. Protest and survive. March from Bunny St. Wed. 10th Aug. Kiwis against the "Texas" / Published by the Coaltition Against Nuclear Warships. [1983]. (2 copies) Protest and Survive. Oppose nuclear armed USS Texas. Mid-Day March and Rally ... Hiroshima Day March ... Public Debate ... Peace Squadron ... Peace Vigil [1983] (2 copies) Coalition Against Nuclear Warships. Vote nuclear free. Our kids need a future they can believe in. [1987] Coalition Against Nuclear Warships. Support the Nuclear Warships Ban. Thank the government. Rally Friday 15 Feb, Parliament Grounds. [1985]. Don't we look fabulous steaming into your harbour with flags flying and our missiles & guns ready for action ... Oppose nuclear visits. Oppose the Phoenix / Published by Ocean in Motion (Auckland) [1983?] For good strong nuclear free legislation, Torchlight March. Assemble Cenotaph, Friday August 6th. March to old Town Hall. Speakers Helen Clark, Lloyd Geering, Jim Knox. No more Hiroshimas. [1986] (2 copies) For Greenpeace. 3 concerts at The Cricketers. Monday 19.9, Tues 20.8, Wed 21.8 [1985]. (2 copies) Greenpeace. Hiroshima Day March. For a nuclear weapon free future. Saturday August 6th. [1983]. (2 copies) If they won't take the risk, why should we? State Insurance Office all risks policy. Keep NZ Nuclear Free. [ca 1988]. International Women's Day for Nuclear Disarmament. Encircle the Defence building. Assemble Stout Street May 24. [1983] / Women For Peace, Wellington Media Collective. Keep NZ Nuclear Free Campaign. Election promises ... Nuclear free law? Don't let them do it! [1987] (2 copies) New Zealand Nuclear Free Peacemaking Association. Nuclear-weapon-free zones in New Zealand. New Zealand was declared a nuclear free zone by act of Parliament, June 8, 1987. [1989] New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone Committee. Special news release to Parliament June 4, 1984. 1,972,257 people, over 61% of New Zealanders live in 86 nuclear weapon free zones. Nuclear family, Nuclear fallout. Oppressive destruction to women. [1980s]. Nuclear free independent Pacific; Kia toituu te Mana o te Moana-Nui-aa-Kiwa Raahuitia; Kia Waatea i ngaa Nuukiria Whakahaehae Whakamootii; Ia Matua Fa'asaina o Fa'aaogaina o Aupega Malolosi e ai le Nuclear Bomb i le Pasefika Atoa / published by NZUSA. [1983] Spooks, Think-tanks join the ANZUS gold rush ... [newspaper photocopies, 1986]. There is no cure for nuclear war. prevention is the only hope. A nuclear free N.Z. is the only sane stance. Issued in the interests of your family's health by the GP Society. [1984]. VAANA Poster Project for a Nuclear Free Pacific. 1987 [Explanatory poster and posters nos 1-7. 1987]. U.S. spies. N.Z. dies. Is Tangimoana a nuclear target? [1984]. Quantity: 31 colour photo-mechanical print(s) and black and white, on posters.. Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying. Provenance: Some items donated by Nicky Hager in 1998; some donated by Gillian Marie in 1999. One purchased from Peace Movements Aotearoa in 1995.

Date: 1973 - 1992

From: Heath, Eric Walmsley 1923- :[27 boxes of cartoons drawn for the "Dominion", 1970-1980s?].

By: Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: C-133-010/040

Description: Includes cartoons about: Chinese nuclear weapons testing; Trawlermen blockading Wellington and Auckland harbours; Air New Zealand air fares; Cost cutting at hospitals; Fumigation because of a cockroach problem at Hutt Hospital elderly ward; Pollution in Wellington harbour and nuclear weapons testing at Mururoa; Wharfies knock off because of dead rat found in the hull of a ship; Air New Zealand passengers bypassing customs; Port hold up as 400 used cars are steam cleaned; New Zealand medical council; Railway fares rise by 10%; Industrial disruption from railway workers; Condemned railway carriages being demolished; Wellington airport runway; Gambling to see what will come first, an eruption of Mt. Egmont or a nuclear weapon being used in warfare; Doctor's going on strike; Bikies ruling the roads; Bus and train fares rising; Housing; Do it yourself medical treatment; Railway workers asked to report on their workmates to reduce pillaging; Australia to build four frigates for New Zealand; New Zealanders buy 3 Frances Hodgkins fakes; Defence cost cutting; Public health; Rio 1992. Quantity: 31 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, various sizes.

Date: 1972

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-134-325

Description: This cartoon features six scenes of a long haired hippie-type wearing a CND pendant reading a progression of newspaper billboards. At first he is jubilant that the new Government has stopped compulsory military training but by the end it has been reintroduced after France declares war because of New Zealand's anti-nuclear test stand. Extended Title - New Govt. ends compulsory military training - France prepares for '73 bomb tests - Govt. sends sloop into bomb test area - naval battle near Mururoa - France decalres war on N.Z. - Govt. introduces compulsory military training. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 317 x 397 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1983

From: Darroch, Bob, 1940- :[Nineteen cartoons published in the Whangarei Report and the Christchurch Star between 13 August 1983 and 30 November 1985]

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-

Reference: A-316-048

Description: A laboratory where children have made a test-tube baby. Their teacher reacts angrily. A notice on a lab bench refers to the cancellation of a trip to Mururoa, because the island has been sunk by the bomb tests. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: A4 size ink and letraset drawing.

Date: 1985

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to nuclear weapons, nuclear power, anti-nuclear protests]

By: Earle, Melanie, active 1980s?

Reference: Eph-A-NUCLEAR-1985-01

Description: Postcard shows a map of the Pacific with the island groups identified. Shows where nuclear explosions had taken place, where there were airport bases with nuclear capability, electronic facilities vital to nuclear war, missile testing locations, nuclear waste dumping locations, and uranium mining locations. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Offset print on postcard, 103 x 152 mm.

Date: 1985

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to nuclear weapons, nuclear power, anti-nuclear protests]

Reference: Eph-A-NUCLEAR-1985-02

Description: Small white stickers showing text printed in black ink and the circular symbol warning of radiation. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Ink stamps on vertical row of four stickers each 44 x 37 mm.

Date: 1971 - 1972

By: Minhinnick, Gordon Edward George (Sir), 1902-1992; New Zealand herald (Newspaper); Heath, Eric Walmsley, 1923-

Reference: A-290-101/106

Description: Includes cartoons about army training (Soldier Sam), energy sources for electricity, car sales regulations, politicians, defamation and cartoonists, protests against French nuclear testing and the national debt. Quantity: 6 bromides. Physical Description: 5 bromides approximately 270 x 370 and one bromide 138 x 370 mm.

Date: 1990 - 2002

By: Bromhead, Peter, 1933-

Reference: H-747-001/075

Description: Cartoons on political and social issues in New Zealand and overseas. Published in 1999 book 'Bromhead's view: ice-cream! popcorn! xenical!' by Peter Bromhead of New Zealand cartoons and caricatures. Includes cover drawing and pages 8-83. Quantity: 75 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Black and white laser prints of pen drawings, A4 size.

Date: 1954

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to nuclear weapons, nuclear power, anti-nuclear protests]

By: Clarity Press (Christchurch, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-NUCLEAR-1954-02

Description: Flier advertising a public meeting in Christchurch against nuclear bombs. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on flier, 205 x 135 mm.

Date: 1986

From: Bromhead, Peter, b.1933-:[1 Folder of original cartoons, concearning issues to do with nuclear power and weapons, published in the Auckland Star between 24 February 1986 - 5 December 1988].

Reference: A-322-032

Description: Shows a French man about to blow up a small island in the middle of the sea (Mururoa Atoll). Refers to French nuclear bomb testing at Mururoa Atoll. 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: 1990 - 1999

By: Campaign for Non-Nuclear Futures; Hager, Nicolas Alfred, 1958-

Reference: Eph-C-NUCLEAR-1990s

Description: Includes: 1991: Back to the Past. Part IV. Nuke ships would be the end of him! Only one thing could stop him - NZers want to be nuclear free. C. 1991 Beehive. [1991] (2 copies) Campaign for Non-Nuclear Futures. April 10th, 1968. 51 die in Wahine disaster. Had this ship been nuclear powered, thousands could have die. [Reprint 500 x 358 mm, of original 1976/77 poster. 1991]. Send Funds to Nuclear Free New Zealand Coalition. Support the nuclear warships ban. Thank the government. Rally Friday 15 Feb. Parliament Grounds. Published by Coalition against Nuclear Warships [1991?] [Trace Hodgson]. Monsieur Rocard, how dare you show your face! Demonstration, nuclear free and inpendent Pacific, 4.30 Mon. 29th April, Park Royal. [1991]. (2 copies) 1992: Hiroshima Day, August 6th. Keep the government to its promise - retain our nuclear free law! Show you care. [1992] (2 copies) Keep New Zealand Nuclear Free Campaign. Keep the man to his word. "We will give New Zealanders a clear guarantee that this country will remain nuclear free - that is free of both nuclear weapons and nuclear powered vessels". Jim Bolger - 5 March 1990. [1992-1993].(2 copies) Keep New Zealand Nuclear Free. Election promises. Jobs, Superannuation, Education, Health, Nuclear Free Law? Don't let them do it! [1992?] (2 copies) McKinnon. No thanks, Don. Let us be nuclear free! [1992]. (2 white copies, one yellow). McKinnon. Right person, wrong country. Let us be nuclear free! [Trace Hodgson cartoon. 1992?] 1993: Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Hiroshima Day August 6th. Wear a peace poppy, show you care. Nuclear free New Zealand. ... Lantern floating ceremony ... at Frank Kitts Park Lagoon ... [1993 or 1982]. David Lange, Kathryn Asare, Dr George Salmond, Sir Kenneth Keith. Beyond Hiroshima, in support of World Court project calling on the law to outlaw all nuclear weapons. St Andrew's on the Terrace, Thursday 5 August. [1993] (2 copies) 1995: March against French nuclear testing, the first weekday after the first day of testing. Cenotaph 12.00, Civic Square 12.30. [1995]. World Court Project. Outlaw nuclear weapons. CPO Box 4110, Auckland [Bumper sticker. 1995?] Quantity: 12 b&w photo-mechanical print(s) (some on coloured paper) on posters.. Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying. Provenance: Some items donated by Nicky Hager in 1998, Ariana Tikao in 2014; one purchased from Peace Movements Aotearoa in 1995.

Date: 1958

From: [Ephemera of octavo size relating to nuclear weapons, nuclear power, anti-nuclear protests]

By: Movement for Nuclear Disarmament (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: Eph-A-NUCLEAR-1958-01

Description: Flier advertising a public meeting to discuss the effects of atomic weapons. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on flier, black on yellow, 215 x 140 mm.

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.

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-305-208

Description: French president Francois Mitterand opens a garbage can labelled Muroroa full of dead fish and offers it to New Zealand. Mitterand says `Be my guest New Zealand...'. From the garbage can comes an obviously foul odour. Refers to the damage caused to Mururoa Atoll by decades of French nuclear tests. Also possibly refers to a scientific expedition by South Pacific scientists to assess Mururoa in 1983. Negatives at PA Collection 5371 Bromhead Collection Extended Title - Moruroa. Mitterrand. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink on card 190 x 230 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1997.