Cartoonist unknown :Persuasion better than force. Punch in Canterbury, 1865.

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Title

Cartoonist unknown :Persuasion better than force. Punch in Canterbury, 1865.

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TAPUHI

Description

A cartoon showing a Canterbury squatter on the back of a mule labelled Public Works. The squatter is urging on the mule with carrots marked 'wethers 30 [shillings]', 'profit' and 'surplus stock'. The mule carries panniers filled with 'Dobson's report' and 'Browning's report'. Behind the mule is an old woman representing the Standard newspaper. The mule is kicking her over. The setting is a mountainous scene with a signpost pointing to Arthur's Pass in one direction and to Browning's Pass in t...

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Image

Date created

1865

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22319384

Locations

West Coast Region / Arthur's Pass / Browning Pass/Noti Raureka / Browning Pass

Related subjects

Standard (Buenos Aires, Argentina) / New Zealand. Public Works Department / Browning, John Samuel, 1831-1909 / Dobson, Arthur Dudley (Sir), 1841-1934 / Gold mines and mining / New Zealand / West Coast Region / Prosperity / Donkeys / Mountain passes / Arthur's Pass / Browning Pass/Noti Raureka

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