Unicycles

Date: 1895

From: Hodgkins, William Mathew 1833-1898 :[Sketchbook] [ca 1865?]-1896

Reference: E-147-120

Description: Two drawings glued to page: on the left, a white-haired man giving a lecture or singing from a score, seen in profile, possibly a Mr Whitham. On the right, a man performing on a unicycle, drawn on used blotting paper, with blotted ink inscriptions Quantity: 2 drawing(s) pasted in. Physical Description: Pencil 114 x 185 mm

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-539-022/043

Description: Political cartoons. Comment on the growing gap between the rich and poor in New Zealand. Soldiers explain why it is humane to cut people's throats once they've been driven from their homes. Jenny Shipley reacts negatively to Jim Bolger's book. Jenny Shipley does a unicycle act on the high/slack wire. She can't look down for fear of falling, and she can't look up for fear of the coalition government she carries on her shoulders. Jack Elder and Tuku Morgan line-up behind Tau Henare in a new political allegiance. The American Republicans are exposed in their determination to impeach President Clinton over sex allegations no matteer what public opinion is. Jenny Shipley announces under National's new housing policy people in sub-standard housing will be assisted to buy their properties rather than rent them. Tim Shadbolt has been re-elected Mayor of Invercargill. Russia backs the bloody regime of Slobodan Milosivic against the Albanians. Jenny Shipley receives a negative reaction from the Dairy Board members over comments they should dig their own graves and make their wills. Jenny Shipley's intention of ending the Producer Board's statutory monopolies is thinnly veiled to avoid farmer backlash prior to the election. The Labour Party surges in the polls although their visibility is low. A paralell is drawn between roading reforms proposals and the manner Warriors' boss comments on players like Matthew Ridge. Commment on telephone electronic cueing messages. Canadian newspapers report that Wellington has the best views in the world. A Wellintonian watches as storms blow uprooted trees, boats, cars and other debris past his window. General Pinochet in jail being interrogated over his part in crimes of terrorism committed against Chilean critics of his Military Junta. Two contenders for the Auckland Blues Rugby coaching job are given a lesson in sportsmanship. Otago win the NPC (National Provincial Championships). Palestinian and Israeli leaders are booed by their supporters for their efforts to bring peace to the Middle East. The Met. office build an ark as an indication of the weather to come. Tuariki Delamere considers his political future. Tau Henare sums up the essence of his new Mauri Pacific Party. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1981

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-135-774

Description: Shows Muldoon on a stage riding a unicycle labelled 'Commonwealth Summit'. He is juggling three balls called Mugabe, Ramphal and Fraser, and two rolled up paper scrolls called Gleneagles Agreement and Melbourne Declaration. At one side of the stage Bill Rowling is peering from behind the curtain. Refers to Muldoon's role in negotiating the Gleneagles Agreement about sporting contacts with South Africa. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, white gouache and crayon, 455 x 320 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1960s-1970s

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Circus-Alberto

Description: Includes: Undated: Posters advertising Alberto's Circus generally with the words "Alberto's Circus" (most without venues and dates): Poster for Alberto's Circus with drawing of clown, elephant, trapeze artists, and circus tents; Poster for Alberto's Circus & Wild Animal Show with photograph of clown's face (2 copies); Poster with words "Alberto's Circus & Zoo" in red on white background (2 copies); Poster for Alberto's circus & Wild Animal Show with a drawing of a tiger on a stool and the words "See the only performing Royal Bengall Tigers in Aust." Poster for Alberto's Circus and Zoo with captioned photographs of a woman with a performing pony, a trick cyclist, a clown on a unicycle, performing elephants, a tiger, and a baby elephant on a stool in the ring. ca 1967-1969: Red poster with yellow and white print: "Don't Miss! Alberto's Circus Now Showing Car Park 10-30 am 12-00 pm 2-00 pm. Kiddies .... 20c Adults .... 40c". Blue poster with drawing of clown with wording "The Circus Comes to Shoppingtown. Albertos Circus and Zoo. Children 20c Adults 40c. Toombul. 3 Shows Daily 10.30, 12.30, 2.30 - Matinees Sun. 3 P.M." A piece of paper with "11th-22nd Aug" has been sellotaped over the original printed dates. Orange poster with purple monkey sitting on the back of a purple elephant. "Albertos Circus 10th - 24th May Children 20c Adults 40c. Roselands 10.30, 12.30, 2.30 Daily, Mon to Fri". ca 1970: Poster for Alberto's Circus & Zoo with drawing of clown and elephant in circus ring and at the bottom: "Elephants - Performing Tigers - Monkeys - Camels - Horses - Waterbuffaloes From 5th appearance at Roselands Shoppping Centre. Poster is hand annotated at top " Mt Morgan * Newman Park Thursday 13th August To Big Shows 2 P.M. and 8 P.M." Poster for Alberto's Circus & Zoo with bright yellow and orange drawing of clown and elephant in circus ring.. Poster is hand annotated at top " Mt Morgan * Newman Park Thursday 13th August To Big Shows 2 P.M. and 8 P.M. Poster for Alberto's Circus & Zoo with bright yellow and orange drawing of elephant and clown in a circus ring, with white space at the top for details. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying around 600 x 400 mm.

Date: 24 January 2004

From: Farrell, Damer, 1943-: Photographs of the West Coast

Reference: PADL-000293

Description: Photographs of Great Taste festival on the West Coast. Includes photographs of beer, food and wine stalls as well as crowd and entertainers. Arrangement: These files were originally delivered to the library within a folder called "Events (great taste)" Quantity: 105 digital photograph(s).

Date: 2003

By: Greenall, Frank, 1948-; Weekday News (Newspaper)

Reference: DX-020-001

Description: A commuter heads home over the hills on a unicycle while reading the Weekday News. Refers to the merger of the Evening Post and the Dominion to create the Dominion Post (which is a morning paper) which created the need for an need for an evening paper, a call which was answered by the Weekday News. Extended Title - Transmission Gully. Quantity: 1 digital image(s).