Theft

Date: 1920 - 1929

By: Tanner Brothers Ltd (Publishers); A.B. Hurst & Son (Firm); Roy, Jennifer, active 2006

Reference: Eph-POSTCARD-Waitomo-1920-01

Description: Coloured card shows a humorous picture of a woman checking the pockets of a pair of trousers belonging to a man who is sleeping in a bed in the background. The foldout strip of twelve photographs shows scenes of Waitomo. Pun on the words "Mail bags". Dated from the style of dress worn by the woman in the picture. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph on postcard, 139 x 90 mm, with foldout strip of photolithographs, 450 x 60 mm. Provenance: Donated by Mrs Jennifer Roy, Wellington, from the estate of John and Mary Roy.

Date: 1971 - 1974

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989:Five cartoons by Lodge on the 1974 Commonwealth Games.

Reference: A-349-051

Description: A play on a short piece taken from a Christchurch newspaper, which reads: 'Christchurch, no one is going to nobble six Australian competitors in this month's national frog jumping contest - the organisers have arranged for an armed security guard.' The cartoon exaggerates this idea to the point where, in the last frame, a horse truck pulls up to the jumping contest, filled with seven armed security guards. The policeman asks the truck driver "Horse?", to which the driver replies, "No, just got a frog in my float" Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Nevile Lodge 71 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink, whiteout and letratone, and newsprint, 265 x 320 mm on sheet 315 x 373 mm

Date: 1990 - 1994

From: [Ephemera of octavo size concerning police, policemen, policing, crime prevention]

By: New Zealand Police

Reference: Eph-A-POLICE-1990/1994

Description: Includes: 1990s: Police Youth Education Service. About the Keeping Ourselves Safe programme; pamphlet for parents and whanau. Pamphlet [1990s?] Porirua Healthy Safer City Trust. Community Police Base, Hartham Place South [Yellow pamphlet. 1990s?] 1990: Nissan [and] New Zealand Police. Crime prevention; you can make a difference. [1990]. Booklet (2 copies) Business card for Fiona Shepherd, General Manager Finance, New Zealand Police National Headquarters [ca 1990] 1991: New Zealand Police Centennial Museum. Pamphlet 1991 Royal New Zealand Police College. Recruit graduation no. 120, Bob Walton Recruit Wing, 4 February - 4 July 1991. Police Health plan; comprehensive health insurance for you and your family [Pamphlet. 1991] 1992: New Zealand Police. Changes to firearms law; your safety is our concern [1992]. Pamphlet (2 copies) Wellington Central Police Station; an information sheet [1992] 1993: Harcourts / Police / Neighbourhood Watch. Neighbours, your fist line of support. [Folded card in the shape of a policeman's hat. ca 1993?] (2 copies) New Zealand Police. What you need to know about the new firearms laws. Safer communities together [1993] 1994: Document Examination Section, New Zealand Police. Pamphlet [1994] New Zealand Police [and] Land Transport Safety Authority. From 1 April 1994, children under 2 must use an infant or child car set - by law [1994] Neighbourhood Watch. Neighbours; your first line of support [Card to place on fridge door; magnet strip on verso] (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying.

Date: 1990 - 1992

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-; Christchurch star (Newspaper : 1958- )

Reference: A-316-085/105

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand social issues and politics. Spree of national and international reforms Abortion, tobacco sponsorship, defending your property laws, horse-jumping medals, electioneering, morality of thieves, sports coverage causes domestic disharmony, headlines nothing but bad news, upside of unemployment, smoking cessation programme, disillusionment over government consultants, the violence of the civilised world, violence seen as natural response to threats, referendum '92 on the voting system, sporting injuries. Original drawings, numbers A-316-091, A-316-095 and A-316-105 in a separate folder, individually catalogued Quantity: 18 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 size photocopies of ink and letraset drawings.

Date: [1941]

From: Coates, Joseph Gordon, 1878-1943 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-1785-211

Description: Inward and outward correspondence; most correspondents identified and entered in the Name field. Includes file on missing motor cars. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Cartographic Collection - Plan of P Jerebine's farm, Tagnowahine (MapColl-832.11gc/[ca.1938]/Acc.46931.

Date: 1861

Reference: Eph-C-PEOPLE-Colenso-1861-01

Description: Notice announcing a reward for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the person or people who "besides stealing therefrom several articles, have wickedly and maliciously done a very large amount of damage in destroying Glass, Books, Writings, Natural History Specimens, Medicines, &c., &c." Ten pounds would be awarded on receipt of the information, and a further twenty pounds paid when the culprit was convicted. There follows text in Maori: "E ta ma, e nga Maori, titiro mai, ETORU TE KAU enei Pauna Moni hei utu mo te tangata e hopu ranei e whaka-atu ranei i te whanako nana i pakaru kino te toa a Te Kore-neho ki Waitangi" Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, 228 x 286 mm. Processing information: Former numbering: EMI 1378 NIW 356 (178696)

Date: 1978

From: Scales, Sid, 1916-2003 :[Political cartoons featuring Robert Muldoon and the Muldoon era]. Published in the Otago Daily Times, 1978 - 1982.

Reference: A-319-067

Description: Three scenes. The first, Parliament starts again, shows Bruce Beetham as new boy Beetham walking into Parliament wearing a frilly skirt marked 'the old funny money label' referring to his Social Credit background. Both Muldoon and Rowling are mocking him. The second, about pillaging, shows two men wheeling a crate and suggesting they are stealing it from the workplace in response to the time Parliament has made to come to a non-decision about what to do about pillaging. The third, referring to the Cantebury rubber workers and compulsory unionism shows two men at a bar. One is commenting "I suppose they want to see how it will bounce!" Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on card, 280 x 382 mm Provenance: Donated by Sid Scales in 1998.

Date: 16 April 1863 - [ca 1990s s- 2020s]

From: Frankcom, Margaret, active 1991-2023: Collection of New Zealand missionary and pioneer mail

Reference: MS-Papers-12917-9-5

Description: Lot description from Spink Auction House: "1863 (16 April) entire letter from Manning & Whitton of Invercargill to Messrs McNaughton & Co of Launceston, Tasmania. [...] Carried by the Aldinga in dreadful weather". Refers to price of oats, and theft of bacon. Item includes transcription. Title supplied by Library. Arrangement: Delivered to Library in a Spinks Auction House folder labelled with lot number "2167". Quantity: 1 folder(s) contains letter, and supporting research documentation.

Date: 1986

From: Various cartoonists :[Collection of political cartoons belonging to former Labour Cabinet minister Ann Hercus. 1979-1987]

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: C-176-004

Description: Shows two policemen arresting a man at his home. As one policeman leads him to the car, putting handcuffs on him, the other stands in his garage looking at the range of stolen stereos and televisions he has stored there. The man's wife peers out from behind a front-room curtain Ann Hercus was the Minister of Police from 1984 to 1987 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - Nevile Lodge 86 [in ink] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 240 x 270 mm (to border)

Date: 1990

From: Darroch, Bob, 1940- :[Eighteen cartoons published in the Whangarei Report and the Christchurch Star between 9 February 1990 and 24 July 1992]

By: Darroch, Bob, 1940-

Reference: A-316-098

Description: A couple tied up on their floor while a burglar escapes with their television. On the wall behind them is a chart detailing rugby world cup games and tv coverage. The husband is suspiciously questioning the happy-looking wife. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: A4 size ink and letratone drawings.

Date: 1990-1999

From: [Ephemera of octavo size concerning police, policemen, policing, crime prevention]

By: New Zealand Police

Reference: Eph-A-POLICE-1995/1999

Description: Includes: 1995: New Zealand Police Staff Benevolent and Welfare Fund. Police occupational stress [1995] (2 copies) Victim Support Group; offering emotional and practical help to victims of crime and their families [Pamphlet. ca 1995] 1996: Wellington Central Police Station: Wellington Police crime prevention book in Chinese. 1996 (2 copies) New Zealand Police Centennial Museum. [Pamphlet. 1996] (2 copies) 1997: New Zealand Police. Are you a victim of crime? [1997] Telecom New Zealand [and] New Zealand Police. Stop bullying; advice for young people [Collection envelope. 1997] 1998: New Zealand Police Association. Compliments slip [1998] On other peaceful marches, protesters have been treated like this: How many protesters will be arrested on this march? Drop the charges against students in Auckland and Wellington [19 March 1998] New Zealand Police Association. Why are we marching? A decent pay rise for a difficult job [19 March 1998] 1999: Wellington Victim Support, Wellington Central Police Station. Theft ex Car; a car thief's guide to protecting your car and it's [sic] contents [1999] Wellington Victim Support Group. Victim Support; working with victims of crime, accident and emergency [1999] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying.

Date: 1950 - 1979

From: [Ephemera of octavo size concerning police, policemen, policing, crime prevention]

Reference: Eph-A-POLICE-1950/1979

Description: Includes: 1958: New Zealand Police Force. Prevent crime ... by removing temptation. Booklet produced by Pedigree Publications Ltd for the New Zealand Police Department [1958?] 1970: Ministry of Works. Christchurch District Police Headquarters. Proposed district police headquarters building Christchurch. Information leaflet no 28, September 1970. 1970s: New Zealand Police. Armed Offenders' Squads, serving the community [ca 1979]. Flier (2 copies) NZ Police. Document examination, serving the community [1970s?]. Flier (2 copies) New Zealand Police. Fingerprint and photographic sections, serving the community [1970s?]. Flier (2 copies) New Zealand Police. Police dogs, serving the community [ca 1979]. Flier (2 copies) New Zealand Police. Search & rescue, serving the community [ca 1979]. Flier (2 copies) New Zealand Police. Youth Aid Section, serving the community [ca 1979]. Flier (2 copies) 1972: New Zealand Police. Crime Prevention Section. Going away? 17985B-100,000/10/72 W K (2 copies) 1976: New Zealand Police and State Insurance Office. How to discourage a burglar. A R Shearer, Government Printer, 1976 1977: New Zealand Police Staff Welfare Fund. Annual general meeting, 19 October 1977. Flier 1978: New Zealand Police. Crime Prevention Section. Attack; simple rules for women. 1978. 10449C-20,000/4/78PT New Zealand Police. Crime Prevention Section. The con man. 1978. 10455G-20,000/4/78 PT (2 copies) 1979: New Zealand Police. The facts about firearms. 28793H-18,000/4/79D New Zealand Police. Police recruit; a career with the New Zealand Police; an information booklet for prospective recruits. July 1979 New Zealand Police. Crime Prevention Section. Prevent crime! a message on valueless cheques [ca 1979] New Zealand Retailers' Federation. "Stop T ief" [Thief]; protect yourself against shoplifters. Pamphlet (2 copies) [and] triangular label [ca 1979] Spedding Limited. "Stop T ief" [Thief]; protect your outboard motor (2 copies); prevent marine thefts. Pamphlet [produced in association with the New Zealand Police [ca 1979] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying.

Date: 1980 - 1989

From: [Ephemera of octavo size concerning police, policemen, policing, crime prevention]

By: New Zealand Police

Reference: Eph-A-POLICE-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980s? Group member Neighbourhood Watch. [Circular sticker. 1980s?] (2 copies) Police and community working together. [Square sticker with Neighbourhood Watch circular logo. 1980s?] Insurance Council of New Zealand in association with the New Zealand Police. "Stop T ief" [Thief]; Red and black and white Neighbourhood Watch wallet, containing: "Keep him out of your home; Protect your motor vehicle (2 copies of each) Blue Neighbourhood Watch wallet, containing: "Keep him out of your home; Protect your motor vehicle (2 copies of wallet with contents) Nissan, and New Zealand Police. Crime prevention; armed robbery and cash in transit [Pamphlet. 1980s?] 1980: New Zealand Police. A message to parents; Stranger danger; issued by Youth Aid Section, New Zealand Police (2 sided flier) 1981: You and the Police. If the police take you to the station...; if the police tell you to stop [22.7.1981]. Small flier New Zealand Police. Crime Prevention Section. "Stop thugs"; rape and sexual assault. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer Wellington, 1981. 74136F-30,000/11/81 DK] (2 copies) New Zealand Police. Crime Prevention Section. "Stop thugs"; Teenagers. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer Wellington, 1981. 74136F-30,000/11/81 DK 1982: New Zealand Police. A guide for bereaved families. Pol. 270. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, 1982. 91879C-M New Zealand Police. Crime Prevention Section. "Stop t ief"; protect yourself against shoplifters. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer - 1982, 85038F-30,000/7/82DK 1983: New Zealand Law Society. You and the Police; a plain language guide to what you can do and what you must do when you are questioned or arrested by the Police. February 1983 New Zealand Police. Crime Prevention Section. "Stop t ief"; protect yourself and your staff against armed robbery. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, 1983. 5710D-30,000/9/83 D State Insurance Office in conjunction with the New Zealand Police Department. Burglary prevention for business places. P D Hasselberg, Government Printer, 1983. 4112A-20,000/8/83 DK 1984: New Zealand Police. Crime Prevention Section. "Stop t ief"; if your bike is stolen you MUST know the frame number to help get it back. P D Hassleberg, Government Printer, Wellington, 1984 New Zealand Police. What every New Zealander must know ... about the new firearms law. Project Foresight, licensing firearm users [1984] (2 copies) 1985: New Zealand Police [and] New Zealand Mountain Safety. Gun safety with Billy Hook [Colouring pamphlet]. 32862E-85PTK [1985] New Zealand Police . Firearms in New Zealand; a guide to visitors [1985] 1986:The Hon Peter Tapsell, Minister of Internal Affairs, requests the pleasure of the company of David Retter for "Policing - the evidence", an exhibition at National Archives, to be opened by the Hon Ann Hercus, Minister of Police, 25 June 1986. Invitation card Final N.Z. Police Centennial Trust lottery. Over $240,000 in prizes [1986]. Pamphlet (2 copies) New Zealand Police. Police education officers; New Zealand Law Related Education Programme [1986] 1987: Crime can't live in a community that cares. Community Support contact chart. [1987] New Zealand Police. About the Keeping Ourselves Safe programme; pamphlet for parents. [1987] 1988: PSA Journal, 22 June - 19 July 1988. Hassle free; pitfalls and how to avoid them. Your rights and the Police [1988] 1989: New Zealand Police Association. When no one will listen even police officers become frustrated and desperate, just like all of us ... [Pamphlet. 1989] Victims Task Force. Victims of Offences Act; for victims of crime and their families. 1989. Pamphlet (2 copies) The Royal New Zealand Police College. Recruit graduation , no. 115, Graham Percy Recruit Wing, 23 January - 16 June 1989 [Booklet listing graduates] Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying.

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-044

Description: Photographs relating to crime, arranged alphabetically from BO to DR, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Includes photographs related to the 'Mr Asia' drug syndicate Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1993 - 1994

From: Greenall, Frank, fl 1980-1990s :Cartoons published in The Dominion. Mar 1993/May 1994.

Reference: A-300-067

Description: A scene inside a cathedral, with two priests watching as the dean rushes away down the aisle, angrily brandishing a sheet marked 'Press'. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink on paper, 296 x 418 mm

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-046

Description: Photographs relating to crime, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Includes photographs related to the manslaughter of Lester Epps in 1982, the murder of Gene and Eugene Thomas in 1994, and Gavin Dash in 1999, and the disappearance of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in 1998. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1950-2000

From: Dominion Post (Newspaper): Photographic negatives and prints of the Evening Post and Dominion newspapers

Reference: PAColl-7327-1-047

Description: Photographs relating to crime, taken and collected by the Evening Post. Images taken in New Zealand and abroad, by a range of photographers, between 1950 and 2000. Quantity: 1 box(es) of prints, grouped in folders.

Date: 1985

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-136-457

Description: The scene is a pub where two men are playing snooker and four others are gathered around a table looking at a video player. One of them is negotiating the sale of the video. "It fell off the back of a truck" is a euphemism for something that has been stolen or procured illegally. Extended Title - "It fell off the back of a truck so you can have it for 200 bucks plus 15 per cent GST for the truck driver" Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone on paper, 333 x 370 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1985

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-136-469

Description: The scene is the fronts of two adjoining houses. At one front door a woman is standing on the doorstep looking at her husband who is holding a board from a builder's truck that has the word 'builder' painted on it. At the other front door a man is seen talking on the telephone. He is ringing the police as he believes that his neighbour has stolen goods. The words 'fell off the back of a truck' is a colloquial expression for stolen goods. Extended Title - "Police? I just heard my next-door neighbour tell his wife he'd picked up something that fell off the back of a truck!" Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone on paper, 330 x 350 mm Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 1993

From: Greenall, Frank, 1948- :Cartoons entered in the 1993 Qantas Media Awards

Reference: J-025-012

Description: Shows two priests, one of whom is holding a Bible, watching another priest running down the aisle in a church. He is running with a piece of paper in one hand that has `Press' written on it and he is waving his other hand in the air. Refers to a Wellington Church Minister condoning stealing if people are too poor to buy food. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s).