Political corruption

Date: 1998 - 1999

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

Reference: H-539-063/086

Description: General Pinochet complains about not being allowed to travel freely. Comment on the Minister of Defence's policy. Opposition Leader, Helen Clark, tells the public about National's intended defence spending. New Zealand's energy resources are put up for sale. Vultures gather around National's leader, Jenny Shipley. Jenny Shipley celebrates her first year as leader of the National Party. Boris Yeltsin reassures Russians he is still alive and running the country even though he is on an intravenous drip of Vodka. Finance Minister, Bill Birch in a pool after his attempt in the NZ Economic Free Fall Competitions. Jenny Shipley passes his togs, which he forgot to put on. Comment on the commercialisation of professional cricket. The House Judiciary Committee sit in judgement over President Clinton in the Lewinsky scandal. New ACC law allows victims the right to sue. Paul East quits politics to take up a cushy post for Foreign Affairs in London. Leaked conversations of Gilbert Myles. US military are relaxed about Iraqi missiles aimed at US Republicans. Jenny Shipley visits Bill Clinton. The world tryys to understand why Serbian security forces commit such terrible atrocitities. The Serbians say 'Because they can' Rachel Hunter and Jerry Hall discuss why they got rid of their rock star husbands. Pam Corkery quits politics. Bill Clinton tells the nation about the state of his relations with his wife Hillary following the Lewinsky allegations. The International Olympic Committee get 1st, 2nd and 3rd for Corruption, Greed and Arrogance. Monica Lewinsky is called to Washington for a high-level debriefing. The Government's response to people's needs following the storms in Northland. Sweetwaters festival leaves a mountain of unpaid debtors. Jenny Shipley advocates her favoured MMP option. Quantity: 24 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 2002

By: Winter, Mark, 1958-; Southland times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-703-001/019

Description: Topics include teacher shortages, Prince Harry smoking pot, Tuku Morgan and the Oscars, the internet, the exclusion of Zimbabwe from the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, the death of Middle East peace plans, film star Russell Crowe in New Zealand, Helen Clark as the Mona Lisa, the proposed establishment of a new supreme court to take over Privy Council functions, firearm laws, winter gear for Southland police, knighthood for rock star Mick Jagger, a crate as 'art', the new Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard and inflation, Winston Peters and immigration, Saddam Hussein's response to United Nations arms inspectors, United Future and its closet skeletons, United States President Bush and his policy on Iraq, and genetic engineering in animals. Quantity: 19 print-outs on white card. Physical Description: Black ink on A4 size card

Date: 1976

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989-:Nine cartoons by Lodge on the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal.

By: Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989; Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: A-349-057

Description: Six flag bearers are standing in front of the Olympic flame. When one comments that this might be the last of the elaborately staged Olympics the one beside him ripostes "I should hope so!" Behind them, inside the symbolic five rings of the Olympics on a flag is written 'construction graft', 'huge cost', 'govt. interference', 'political blackmail', and 'boycotts'; the problems that had plagued the Games. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and letratone 303 x 385 mm.

Date: 1975

From: Walker, Malcolm, 1950- :60 cartoon photocopies published 1975 - 1976 in Sunday News.

Reference: H-358-008

Description: Shows a large man presenting the parliament buildings to a crowd of people. They are clapping enthusiastically while shouts come from the building. Refers to hot topics of debate in parliament which include, Muldoon before the disciplinary committee, the Carmen Inquiry, Gerry Wall's amendments and National Superannuation scheme. Extended Title - Carmen inquiry. Gerry Wall's amendments... National's 'superannuation' scheme. Ladies & gentlemen - for your amusement and entertainment... Parliament. Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopy, A4 size Finding Aids: Photocopies available in Pictorial Reference Service.

Date: 2003

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-701-001/023

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics include ACT list member of Parliament Donna Awatere-Huata's alleged misuse of funds for a stomach stapling operation and her refusal to resign from her party, Maori activist Titewhai Harawira and Waitangi Day, an artist painting a portrait of the 'painted' apple noth, govenrment negotiations with Tranz Rail and derailment, heat affecting railway lines, bush fires in Australia and United States threats to attack Iraq, United Nations attempts to slow down American policy on Iraq, American threats of sanctions against North Korea and their nuclear programme, President Bush's State of the Union address, the Black Caps fear of terrorism when on tour, the overburdening of the health system with administrators, President Bush's record of capital punishment and Saddam Hussein's of genocide, Israel's refusal to comply with United Nations resolutions to withdraw from occuppied territory, the arrival of pit ball dogs on Noah's Ark being the signal for all the other animals to burst out of it and away, racial bickering in New Zealand and the remoteness of the establishment of Maori TV channel. Quantity: 23 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

Date: 1993

From: Clark, Laurence (Klarc) 1949- :New Zealand Herald cartoons. 15-30 April 1993

Reference: H-049-009

Description: Shows Richard Prebble as Cupid shooting arrows at John Carter. Refers to a news item that Auckland may be the city of love, and to Prebble's allegations of corruption against John Carter Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

Date: 1973

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-134-505

Description: This cartoon features US President Nixon squirting anti-bug spray and air purifier. Under the clouds of spray are lying several men and a reel to reel tape recorder. Label attached to top right hand corner has date Wed 2/5 Other Titles - Anti-bug spray Other Titles - Air purifier Inscriptions: Pencil date on lower right corner 2/5/73 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, crayon and letratone, 310 x 440 mm

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-; Otago daily times (Newspaper)

Reference: H-651-001/023

Description: 23 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Europeans clean-up after the Americans' bloody their hands with oil deals Rural NZ angry following power price increases. Michael Cullen and Winston Peters play the sweet tune of "superannuation" leading the public to their demise. Swiss Government permit their army to carry guns when peacekeeping for the first time. Room for only one dairy industry trader in NZ's global outreach. A choice must be made between the NZ Dairy Group and Kiwi William Hague loses the British election to Tony Blair. Michael Cullen reassures the public the political parties can reach a concensus over superannuation. Public confidence is low over Air NZ's ability to make good management decisions following their purchase of Ansett. Winston Peters climbs back into the picture of superannuation ready to kick it around as a political football. The Labour Party woo Winston Peters over their new super scheme. Air NZ's purchase of Ansett seen as the white elephant that will end up grounding the Air NZ fleet. Publicans question the significance of second hand smoke in bars compared with second hand beer. Public cynicism of Michael Cullen's proposed Superannuation scheme. Laila Harre places the issue of paid parental leave at the Prime Minister's doorstep demanding it be dealt with now. The Public Health system is reeling from ongoing restructuring and unable to deal their basic functions. Public opinion that the lowering of the drinking age leads to a lack of sober youth to fight for the country. A new ever demanding creature has been given birth by the government - venture capital. Michael Cullen hails the budget as 'prosperity in our time'. Michael Cullen disparagingly hopes that the Prime Minister is not playing fast and loose with the country's money. Airline accidents impact on New Zealanders. Local council members seek for youth to be represented on council. Could this be Jim Anderton's next big idea, the people's airforce with armed troops flying hang gliders? NZ taxpayers show their displeasure with funding the Prime Minister's settlement for defamation in the Yelash case. Restuaranteer's reactions to the proposed 50% smoke free legislation. Helen Clark tries to make the Green Party seem more palatable to Alliance leader, Jim Anderton. Quantity: 23 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: Photocopies A4 size

Date: 2001

By: Tremain, Garrick, 1941-

Reference: H-639-001/030

Description: 30 cartoons on political and social subjects published in the Otago Daily Times. Quantity: 30 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: A4 horizontal photocopies

Date: 1944

From: [Ephemera relating to politics and elections in New Zealand. 1940-1949]

By: Hyde, William Julius, 1889-1962

Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1944-01

Description: An arrangement of text and illustration, condemning the government for corruption, condemning the luxury of Bellamy's and criticising the government for covering up the investigation of a rail accident at Haywards. Quotes Seddon, Ballance, Savage. Exhibited as part of "I protest", exhibition of posters, on level 1, Alexander Turnbull Library foyer, Feb-April 1997. Other Titles - Here is something which can teach or tell - the moment when God's voice says REBEL. Other Titles - Political leaflet Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Engraving 221 x 283 mm.

Date: 2000

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

Reference: H-610-001/041

Description: 41 cartoons on political and social issues. The topics include Jim Anderton and employment schemes, the Americas Cup, children and guns in USA, Pinochet's return to Chile, Nandor Tanczos and cannabis, the Americas Cup victory parade, oil prices, the superannuation fund, the police review, new industrial law and the Employers' Federation, cloned pigs as organ donors, gangs and cannabis supply, China/Taiwan anniversary, air force purchases, Labour's popularity, petrol prices, dairy industry merger, Helen Clark and the Oscars, red cards and the Hurricanes rugby team, Queenstown tourist accidents, children not getting enough sleep, road rules and cannabis law, state agencies and medical records, property rights in non-marital relationships, Microsoft monopoly, genetic engineering, TVNZ 'star' system, A K Grant dies, the National Party, the new honours list, biosecurity, Elian Gonzales and starvation, US bear market and the NZ stock market, President Mugabe, Marian Hobbs, ANZAC day, Australias wins against NZ in sport, Zimbabwe under Mugabe, Helen Clark and the media. Quantity: 41 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromides, approximately 220 x 160mm.

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-448-083/102

Description: Political cartoons. President Clinton goes on television to clear his name of sex scandal allegations. Lockwood Smith pledges drought relief to the farmers of Marlborough. Taxpayers get hit for $270 million payouts to Equiticorp statutory managers. A Texas justice representative justifies their views on capital punishment. 158 years after the birth of New Zealand, historians work out why the country still suffers from labour pains - fish hooks in Article II of the Treaty. Titewhai Harawira makes Leader of the Opposition, Helen Clark weep at Waitangi. Shows an alternate way Titewhai Harawira could have protested over Helen Clark speaking on the marae. Jenny Shipley and Helen Clark outline their positions on military action against Iraq. Comment on the proposed military bombing solution for dealing with Iraq's chemical weapons. New Zealand cricket fans get excited over the Black Caps beating the Australian Cricket team. Te Papa gets the thumps up. Jenny Shipley dons her armour and helmet to do battle. The Press Gallery at Parliament struggle to describe the Prime Minister's, Jenny Shipley's, State of the Nation speech. Comment on National's Code of Social Responsibility. Helen Clark, who has been critical of the parenting skills of other MP's is reminded of Frank Sinatra's advise to the Pope on the issue of birth control, 'He no play da game, he no make the rules...' The newly streamlined Mercury Energy is responsible for plunging Auckland into ongoing power cuts. An Iraqi child survivor of American bombing reads, a letter from the President, Bill Clinton. Members of the Board of Mercury Energy are wired to the main power grid - they will be the first to know when the energy to Auckland returns. A Mercury Energy executive defends their performance. Winston Peters unveils his preferred immigration application form. Quantity: 20 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1973

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.)

Reference: B-134-399

Description: This cartoon relates to the Watergate Affair and charges of conspiracy against President Nixon. It features a domestic living room. A youth is holding a newspaper which has a headline about the scandal and is complaining to his father who is sitting on a sofa reading another part of the paper, that his mother is so ignorant of what is happening in politics that she thinks Watergate is related to a completely different issue, the raising of the level of Lake Manapouri for a hydro-electric dam. Mother, meanwhile, can be seen through the door working hard at preparing dinner and setting the table, while they are reading the paper. Extended Title - Nixon moves in Watergate Affair. Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, letratone and crayon, 310 x 386 mm

Date: 2000

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-

Reference: H-647-001/080

Description: 80 cartoons on political and social issues. The topics include Laila Harre and views on liberalisation of cannabis laws, Helen Clark asserts authority over Ms Turia, Maori and pakeha racial guilt and shame, Ms Turia reluctantly apologises for 'holocaust' comments, Dr Cullen ponders low business confidence as Grouch Marxist, Timor's Indepencence birthday celebrations destroyed by violence, Fijian-Indian refugees in Fiji following coup, political posturing over Treaty of Waitangi clause in free trade agreement with Singapore, US dollar blasts kiwi dollar, Sydney 2000 Olympics begin, Winston Peters plays the race card in the hopes of raising his popularity, Olympic swimming athletes get the once over by their female onlookers, Australian-New Zealand currency merger proposal, Prebble gets axed by Jenny Shipley, Kiwi dollar low and oil prices high, New Zealand is best at all the wrong things, sports couch potatoes, Milosevic runs for the presidency, US dollars gains steam with President Clinton in charge, women's performance at the Olympics, political awards, NZ toasts the Olympics, army peace keepers get pay review by Clark, 3 Middle East faiths based on love and compassion unable to share sacred site, Don Brash fails the Kiwi dollar, Clark and Milosevic relations, Israeli and Palestinian relations, court call for accountability of parole officers, NZ cricket sports fan still in the dark, NZ dollar down - sharemarket down - petrol prices up, Middle East pro-war protest singer, Clinton attempts to negotiate Middle East and National Party crises, Mr Mudgeway in padded cell waiting for big NZ sports win, rural economy on the up for farmers, Swain and Horomia on ownership of the Taranaki oil and gas fields, Lions rugby team claim the Air New Zealand trophy, Clark seeks an alliance with big business, Clark's alliance with big bisiness consumated, one-tree-hill pine tree felled along with Mike Smith, same-sex marriages, Clark preparing to kneecap Ruth Dyson for Norm Hewitt comments, Property Bill, Dyson resigns over drunk driving incident, purity pledge, cricket match-fixing, support for Paul Holmes' salary, lack of real choice in US presidential elections, NZ Melbourne Cup race winner, US election results on a knife edge, boxing - Lennox vs Tua, All Blacks beat France, Lennox Lewis vs David Tua boxing fight, US presidential election goes to court, English strung up as heretic, Tipene O'Reagan let's nature take its course with stranded whales, Labour Party victory conference, CNN backgrounds the US election count process, petrol prices high, US presidential election fought out on American flag, George Hawkins' suggested cost cutting measures for the Police, National Party leadership based on personality deficit of Bill English, George W. Bush wins Florida, Clarks preparation for Waitangi Day, Tainui iwi's new grievance cycle, Mrs Mudgeway's son hopes to qualify for ACC compensation, Clinton is back as President?, the new and the old All Black diet, signs of recovery in NZ economy being hidden from Don Brash, NZ/Australia defence spending and policies, Hawkins hands out pornography to Police to cut phone-sex costs, being a modern day All Black, Clark and Cullen's popularity increases, Simon Upton departs the National Party, obituary to reporter Mike Robson, America - where every judge counts in becoming President, Clark still unable to apologise to Dover Samuel, cricket at the Basin Reserve for Boxing Day test, petrol war, Anderton and Bunkle over question of where Phillida resides, Paul Holmes CD for Christmas makes Granddad throw-up. Quantity: 80 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: A4 horizontal bromides

Date: 2002

Reference: H-668-021/037

Description: Cartoons on New Zealand and international political and social issues. Topics covered include: Democracy Zimbabwe style, reactions to the news that Tau Henare is returning to politics, WINZ gives new hope to struggling artists, aftermath of the twin towers attack in New York, ACC reinstate lump sum payments for sexual abuse victims, Labour Government buy Maori votes through Moari TV funding, modern day Robin Hood and Little John - robbing the poor to give to the rich, levels of public concern over the leadership battle within the Alliance party, Helen Clark prepares for her meeting with George W Bush, Police ineffective at curbing Gang involvement in drugs, Alliance Party alikened to a Palestinian suicide bomber, the rich meet to discuss the plight of the poor, ex-MP's travel perks, Jim Anderton about to jump out of the Alliance waka, Helen Clark trys to convince Peter, her husband, to learn golf so he can play with George Bush, Marian Hobbs as an avenging angel tells commercial radio what to play, the uneven stand-off between Israel and Palestine. Quantity: 17 photocopy/ies. Physical Description: A4 photocopies

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: 1999

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

Reference: H-554-021/042

Description: Political cartoons. Jenny Shipley waits for the corner to be turned in the tourism row. Fringe political games. 1. Murray McCully passes the buck on the tourism row. 2. Helen Clark spread the rumour. Comment on the barbarism of human behaviour as news tells us that Hutu rebels hack tourists to death in Uganda. Comment on Air New Zealand's growing service and safety problems. More Fringe political games... Dodging the issue - Jenny Shipley. Losing the plot: - Clem Simich. A TVNZ executive is put in the firing line over the John Hawkesby payout. Farmers celebrate the end of the draught. Monica Lewinsky's side of the Bill Clinton sex scandal. Saatch boss, Kevin Roberts is made to walk the plank by the Tourism Board. New developments in genetic modification. Comment on the resilience of Tourism Minister Murray McCully to withstand the tourism row. Jenny Shipley explains she won't support the Alliance's Bill calling for labelling of all genetically modified food until the Bill has been redrafted with the National Party logo on the front instead of the Alliance one. A look into the Serbian Police Handbook which identifies threats and instructs Serbian Police to destroy them. The British establishment congratulate themselves on rooting out greed and corruption from the IOC (International Olympic Committee?) and go back to their indulgent ways. Comment on the contradiction between Paul Holmes pitching his show to the ordinary kiwi while receiving a $770,000 salary. Helen Clark trails in the polls as Labour heads toward the next election. Jenny Shipley leads the charge of the firemen against unpopular reformer Roger Estall. Allied planes swoop low over a Serbian soldier about to execute a woman and her baby. Allied war planes are dispatched with personal messages, except the spelling isn't that flash. Comment on the publics feeling of helplessness in the face of mass killings in Kosovo and the Nato response to the violence. Comment on the thought that the APEC summit in Auckland would bring American tourists. Comment on voyeuristic television shows. Quantity: 22 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1998

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

Reference: H-539-001/021

Description: Political cartoons. Shows Boris Yeltsin drunk at the end of a steel girder threatening to jump and take the global economy with him. A Russian gaurd tries to stop him. Winston Peters is happy with the gloomy forecasts for the economy. Comment on the risk to children of TB due to poverty, poor nutrition and other health related problems. New Minister outside of Cabinet, Marie Hasler wants to change the NZ flag to say something like 'NZ for sale as, where is!' Jenny Shipley says it's not quite what they're looking for. National's Bill Birch reassures the NZ public about the world wide economic crisis. Jenny Shipley calls for a confidence vote for National's 'vague and ill-defined policies.' National Party Finance minister, Bill Birch panics about the world economic situation. Jenny Shipley reassures the public National has a calm and sober hand on the economic tiller. The new Minister of Police, Clem Simich promises to raise police morale. A senior police officer asks Simich if he's resigning already. Comment on America's hypocritical rage over the Clinton-Lewinsky affair as they enjoy the lurid details provided by newspapers and the Starr Report. The All Black 7's win gold at the Kuala Lumpa Games. Media speculation on the state of relations between Bill and Hillary Clinton following the Clinton-Lewinsky affair revelations. Jenny Shipley and Helen Clark can't agree on a coalition between National and Labour but they do agree on a nomination for Mike Moore as Head of the World Trade Organisation as a way of getting him out of New Zealand. The Republicans are willing to plunge the world into the worst depression since the 1930's if it means bringing President Clinton down too. Comment on the American Justice System where a mafia boss can claim the fifth amendment and refuse to answer any questions on the grounds that it might incriminate him. But the President of the United States must answer all questions and the have the cross-examinination broadcast on television. Winston Peters comes a poor fourth in the latest leadership polls. Kenneth Starr, Prosecutor in the Clinton-Lewinsky case joins the Presidential Assassin Hall of Fame, his weapon, the Monica Lewinsky tapes. War crimes go unchecked in Kosovo as the world media focus on Bill Clinton's sex life. The Government reconsiders it's plans to deregulate producer boards following a hostile reaction from fruit growers. Jenny Shipley reassures elderly New Zealanders that national super will not be cut but it will be allowed to fall behind the cost of living. Treasury cuts medical care for children under six. Jenny Shipley rationalises why the elderly are carrying a greater share of the economic sacrifice expected of the country. Quantity: 21 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: B5 size bromides.

Date: 1945 - 1950

By: McNamara, John Joseph, 1918-2001; Southern Cross (Newspaper : 1946-1951)

Reference: A-369-135/152

Description: Political cartoons from the end of the ministry of Peter Fraser, the lead up to the 1949 election (in which he was defeated by Sidney Holland), and the first year of Holland's ministry. These cartoons mainly address Holland's link to the British conservatives (which McNamara had a very negative view of), and cuts he made to wages, pensions and allowances when he came into power. Other cartoons relate the post-war political situation in Britain and the United State's aid of the country. Some illustrations of animals are also included. Quantity: 17 newsclippings. Physical Description: Newspaper clippings glued to wallpaper, sizes vary

Date: 1945 - 1950

By: McNamara, John Joseph, 1918-2001; Southern Cross (Newspaper : 1946-1951)

Reference: A-369-124/134

Description: Political cartoons from the end of the ministry of Peter Fraser, and the lead up to the 1949 election in which he was defeated by Sidney Holland. These cartoons mainly address Holland's link to the British conservatives (which McNamara had a very negative view of), and general electioneering. Other cartoons relate to the "baby boom" that occurred after the war, the political situation in Britain, and an electricity crisis. Some illustrations of animals are also included. Quantity: 11 newsclippings. Physical Description: Newspaper clippings glued to wallpaper, sizes vary