Series 1: Political cartoons (1899-1911)
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Items in this series:
The rush for seats (1907)
Cartoon of political candidates swarming over Parliament House it related to the upcoming Queensland election 18 May 1907. Published in the Truth, 21 April 1907.
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345 x 415 mm
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Two to one against (1907)
Cartoon about the upcoming election where the odds were against Robert Philp and two to one in favour of William Kidston returning to power. Published in the Truth, 15 December 1907.
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330 x 505 mm
Oh, what a fall was there, my countrymen (1908)
Cartoon of Lord Chelmsford watching Robert Philp fall from power. Published in the Truth, 9 February 1908.
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430 x 325 mm
A political pie (1908)
Cartoon of Lord Chelmsford looking at who won the biggest piece of the political pie after the election. Published in the Truth, 16 February 1908.
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320 x 500 mm
Boss badgers bump (1908)
Cartoon about Brisbane water supply shortages and the controversy over the Brisbane Tramways Company manager J.S. Badger appearing in court over the breaking of a seal on a private fire service without the permission of the Water Board. Published in the Truth, 24 May 1908
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410 x 345 mm
Sugar sourkrauts snort (1908)
Cartoon aimed at the German mill owners from the Logan and Albert districts as they were dissatisfied with the government over imposing labour conditions and the price they paid for sugarcane.
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330 x 510 mm
In the public eye (1908)
Cartoon of the people showing more interest in a boxing match between Canadian boxer Tommy Burns and Australian champion Bill Squires and ignoring politics or where the new Brisbane City Hall was to be built. Published in the Truth, 30 August 1908.
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315 x 505 mm
The Coalition christening (1908)
Cartoon with William Kidston acting as a parson baptising a baby in front of the godparents. Published in the Truth, 13 September 1908.
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315 x 460 mm
Self-sacrifice (1908)
Cartoon showing Premier Kidston sacrificing himself on the altar of the premiership. Published in the Truth, 13 December 1908.
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415 x350 mm
Scene at the ration depot (1909)
Cartoon of the destitute having to publicly attend the weekly offering of relief provisions in front of the ration depot on Margaret Street. Published in the Truth, 7 February 1909.
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265 x 385 mm
A tree is known by its fruit (1909)
A cartoon of a Kidston-Bowman Coalition Tree bursting with fruit on one side and on the other side a Kidston-Philp Coalition Tree that is barren. Published in the Truth, 4 July 1909
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330 x 505 mm
New central police court will be opened (1909)
Cartoon with two policemen leading a march to the new court house with dignitaries following, and then a line of assorted law breakers being lead in the opposite direction to the paddy wagon. Published in the Truth, 11 July 1909.
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355 x 505 mm
The police offences bill (1909)
A mix of scenes showing various crimes being committed to demonstrate the new police powers if the introduction of an offences bill in the Queensland Legislative Assembly was successful. Published in the Truth, 14 November 1909.
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460 x 325 mm
Wowers' Christmas Day (1910)
Cartoon illustrating an article in the Truth about liquor laws which resulted in men getting drunk in the streets as they were not allowed to drink in licensed houses on Good Friday and Christmas Day. Published in the Truth, 9 January 1909.
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315 x 360 mm
Who will lay the egg? (1910)
Cartoon about the delay to the development of the Brisbane Town Hall due to the disagreement between political rivals over who should lay the foundation stone. Published in the Truth, 16 January 1910.
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250 x 325 mm
Chink, chink Chinaman (1910)
Cartoon about the controversy of the Minister for Works visiting a Chinese furniture factory. Chinese furniture makers had access to cheap labour which caused considerable anger from other furniture makers who were forced to pay award wages. Published in the Truth, 13 March 1910.
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325 x 505 mm
On these great national questions I have never changed - Alfred Deacon (1910)
Cartoon showing Alfred Deakin's visit to Queensland to put his case for more revenue from the States before the Federal election. Published in the Truth, 20 March 1910.
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420 x 365 mm
The battle for the bible (1910)
Cartoon about a contentious referendum held over whether bible instruction should be introduced in State Schools. The Truth opposed the Bill calling it an attempt to have a State religion. Published in the Truth, 10 April, 1910.
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375 x 505 mm
Macrossan's joke (1910)
Cartoon of Hugh Macrossan, a Liberal candidate, in the contest for a Queensland Senate seat at the Federal Election in 1910. Published in the Truth, 17 April 1910.
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345 x 505
A great and signal victory! (1910)
Cartoon of a victory dance by a bishop, a wowser and a Salvation Army man at the great and signal triumph of bible instruction in State Schools. Published in the Truth, 8 May 1910.
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370 x 505 mm
Robert Philp takes a beating from Edmund Barton (1901)
Cartoon of Edmund Barton beating Robert Philp with a stick of sugarcane, while a figure representing the Brisbane Courier weeps in the background. May refer to the clash between Philp and the new Federal government over their decision to end the traffic of Pacific Islanders for the Queensland cane fields.
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285 x 320 mm
Three horse race (1904-1909)
Cartoon shows a horse race with a Democrat in the lead, followed closely by a 'Labourer' who was possibly Peter Airey, and some way behind is Lord Chelmsford.
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360 x 435 mm
Colonial preference and retaliation (1903)
Cartoon of a man from the Foreign Office seated at his desk with a large pistol named 'colonial preference & retaliation' and standing to one side are four men each representing different nations holding up their hands in surrender.
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280 x 410 mm
I like them all (1904-1905)
Cartoon of women dancing on stage holding papers labelled 'Workmens’ Compensation Bill', 'Women's Franchise Bill' and 'Shearers’ Accommodation Bill'. In the background are figures holding other Bills, one labelled “Workmens’ Lien Bill'. Peeking out from the stage wing is a man (possibly Robert Philp) saying ‘I like them all’. An insert shows him kicking the Bills down the stairs.
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335 x 435
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A ticklish tournament (1908)
Cartoon about the February 1908 election, which gave Kidston 25 seats, Labor 22 seats and Philp 25 seats, all three parties fought over the election of the speaker, with Patrick Leahy winning. Published in the Truth, 8 March 1908.
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345 x 500 mm
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Federal circus (1901)
Cartoon shows a circus ring with Edmund Barton, who stood for protectionism, as circus sword swallower and George Reid, who stood for free trade, as the juggler.
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320 x 425 mm
A coming collision (1907)
Cartoon referring to the approaching electoral contest between the Philps' Party and the Liberal-Labor Party. Published in the Truth, 1 December 1907.
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440 x 510 mm
Casabianca (1908)
Cartoon concerning remarks made by Lord Chelmsford about acting Queensland Premier A.H. Barlow's position as he kept watch on the ship (Queensland) while it burnt down around him. Based on the poem Casabianca by Felica Hemans. Published in the Truth, 23 August 1908
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420 x 505 mm
The gathering storm (1908)
Cartoon about the Retrenchment Act, when the Moreton Teachers' Association asked the Teachers' Conference to pass a resolution that civil servants not bear more than their fair share of the taxation burden, and in the event of retrenchments, servants of the Education Department suffer proportionate reductions to other civil servants. Published in the Truth, 6 September 1908.
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405 x 495 mm
The political pumpers (1908)
Cartoon of Premier Kidston's head on the top of a hand pump labelled Parliament and firemen trying to pump water to hose down the many government issues. Published in the Truth, 27 September 1908
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380 x 480 mm
Rehoboam Resurrexit (1908)
Cartoon showing a group from the Local Authorities Association, waiting on word from Minister Airey regarding a renewal of endowment. Then, he tells them there would be no renewal and that they could expect higher taxes than at present. Published in the Truth, 4 October 1908.
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350 x 505 mm
Which is he? (1908)
Cartoon published with caption: 'Mr. Kidston is a murderer of free speech'. The remark was by David Bowman the Labor Party leader who was angered by interviews given by Kidston suggesting he was 'done' with the Labor Party. Published in the Truth, 18 October 1908.
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375 x 505 mm
Political tricks (1908)
Caption published with cartoon 'Mr Kidston and Mr Philp had a lengthy interview yesterday..'. Premier Kidston felt he could no longer work with the Labor Party so he went into coalition with Robert Philp in opposition. Two of Kidston's colleagues in the ministry tendered their resignation. Published in the Truth, 25 October 1908.
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395 x 415 mm
Not a coalition (1908)
Caption published with cartoon 'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet'. Doubts were cast on how the new coalition would work when members held opposing views in the recent past. Published in the Truth, 1 November 1908.
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380 x 485 mm
A forecast (1908)
Caption published with cartoon 'Twill not be long before the Electors will have the 'Scalps of the Rat' Coalitionists hanging at their belts'. Published in the Truth, 8 November 1908.
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415 x 505 mm
Doomed to die (1908)
Caption published with cartoon 'The sword of Damocles was suspended over the Ministry that night. It was hanging by a very slender thread, and whether it fell the next or in a few months, its fall was nevertheless at hand' - Hon. J.W. Blair at Ipswich. Published in the Truth, 29 November 1908.
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450 x 450 mm
Santa Claus in Queensland
Cartoon showing Santa Claus in a motor car with children standing around the car saying 'Give us land'. Published in the Truth, 20 December 1908.
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450 x 505 mm
Kidston's 'Kompliments' (1908)
Cartoon of Premier Kidston wishing some politicians merry Christmas by waving a sock named 'the gag' overhead. Published in the Truth, 2 January 1909.
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385 x 505 mm
A Kidders' kontemplations (1909)
Cartoon showing Premier Kidston at a table surrounded by skeletons in coffins and the ghosts of politicians floating above his head. Published in the Truth, 10 January 1909.
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385 x 485 mm
Battle of Queenslandloo (1909)
Cartoon of Premier Kidston as a toy soldier with a line of toy soldiers facing pests such as rabbits, lizards, snakes, foxes and cactus plants. Published in the Truth, 31 January 1909.
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410 x 505 mm
Then and now (1909)
Cartoon showing William Kidston as a lion and Lord Chelmsford as a lamb snuggled together. Published in the Truth, 21 February 1909.
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405 x 490 mm
See konkering Kidder etc. (1909)
Cartoon showing Kidston with an entourage about to board a State train. Kidston is wearing a King Billy breast plate and is carrying a boomerang and spear. Published in the Truth, 28 February 1909.
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390 x 510 mm
The kaptured 'Kidder' (1909)
Cartoon of a python swallowing politicians. Relating to Peter Airey's view that, as a coalition, the democratic minority were being swallowed by the Conservative majority. Published in the Truth, 21 March 1909.
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380 x 505 mm
Never thought it would come to this (1909)
Cartoon of Premier Kidston as a hobo and beside him is a cat with the initials NC. The cat saying it will stick with him as long as he lives. Published in the Truth, 2 May 1909.
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400 x 505 mm
It happens to all of them (1909)
Cartoon of William Kidston and two other men resting under a 'Courier' tree. Beneath the men is a mound of skulls and bones. Published in the Truth, 23 May 1909.
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390 x 505 mm
Wild 'Wullie's" wail (1909)
Cartoon of William Kidston as an ass snorting 'Dissolution, Dissolution' while a group of men, including Mr R. Herbertson, sit around playing cards. Published in the Truth, 30 May 1909.
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440 x 505 mm
Anniasism (1909)
Cartoon refers to the 'Mail' and 'Courier' newspapers reporting falsely on a speaking event. The two newspapers told of completely different reactions of the audience towards the politicians' speeches. Published in the Truth, 6 June 1909.
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375 x 395 mm
Dud's delicate dehortation to his diners (1909)
Cartoon about Lord Dud's advice to politicians to be careful about their health. The cartoon shows the unhealthy behaviours that might lead to unfortunate repercussions for the Government while it held such a slim majority. Published in the Truth, 1 August 1909.
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450 x 370 mm
Monster of the moment (1910)
This cartoon shows a monster with the words Tram Trust Tyranny. The monster is the Brisbane Tramway Company with J.S. Badger as manager. The newspaper was against transport being held in private hands and it was particularly critical of J.S. Badger as he prohibited his workers from looking after their rights by joining a union. Published in the Truth, 23 January 1910.
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505 x 440 mm
Trouble with bathing in Sandgate (1910)
Cartoon depicts a series of scenes about mixed bathing and bathing attire in Sandgate. There was debate over what was deemed a proper swimming costume. Published in the Truth, 30 January 1910.
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400 x 505 mm
Monarch's meeting (1908)
Cartoon published with caption: 'King's visit to Czar. It had been arranged to surround the Royal yacht and the Imperial yacht with a cordon of British and Russian destroyers and cruisers to prevent unauthorised craft approaching within 400 yards'. Published in the Truth, 14 June 1908.
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395 x 405 mm
Labor's herculean task (1908)
Cartoon published with caption: 'Labor's enemy is like the fabled Hydra - many headed. No sooner is one head cut off than another appears in its place. We slashed off the head, Political Monopoly, and in its place has sprung up a bewigged head - the 'High Court'. - 'Worker' Published in the Truth, 16 August 1908.
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320 x 505 mm
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Up in a balloon (1909)
Cartoon based on recent flights in hot air balloons that had mixed success, as a warning about the dangers for politicians trying to get their policies off the ground during the lead up to the election in October 1909. Published in the Truth, 12 September 1909.
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430 x 505 mm
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The power that will do it (1907)
Cartoon published with caption: 'Reform of the Upper House must come, and Labor, despite the many efforts of anti-Sosh, will sooner or later, see that the will of the people alone shall rule'. Published in the Truth, 22 December 1907.
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295 x 485 mm
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Warning to W.P.O.s (1907)
Cartoon published with this caption: 'Many of the Labor organisations are wasting their energies in fighting with the Kidstonian selections, instead of pushing their own candidates ahead. The great question before the electors is 'Reform of the Upper House'. Let the W.P.O's beware lest, like the dog in the fable, they drop the meaty, juicy bone of 'Upper House Reform' to grasp at the shadowy one of quarrels and bickering and internal strike'. Published in the Truth, 29 December 1907.
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315 x 505 mm
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Missed (1908)
Cartoon depicts a man who resembles Robert Philp being bucked off horse. Published with the caption ' Missed' at the top and beneath the cartoon 'On February 5, at the ballot box, Queensland will rid itself, once for all, of the office-seeking Philp crowd.' Published in the Truth, 12 January 1908.
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365 x 400 mm
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Upper House reform (1908-1909)
The Kidston Party and the Labor Party are depicted as dogs fighting over the bone of Upper House Reform, ignoring the danger of the Philp Party, drawn as a crocodile rising up from the water.
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485 x 545 mm
The fossils flouted (1908)
Caption underneath the published cartoon: 'Public opinion, as expressed at the ballot box in February last, has proved to the Fossils that they are nothing in reality when the PEOPLE are on the job'. Published in the Truth, 19 April 1908.
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370 x 505 mm
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Down with the Upper House (1908)
Cartoon published with the caption: 'Queensland's democracy will show the House of Fossils that it means business'. Published in Truth, 26 January, 1908.
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340 x 470 mm
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Clearing the way (1908)
Cartoon of a politician using a scythe to cut down cactus plants that are labelled 'Fossil-land'. Published in Truth, 29 March 1908.
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340 x 500 mm
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A political (tooth) pull (1907)
Cartoon of a boy called Queensland trying to remove a tooth by tying a string to it and slamming the door shut. The tooth is called Philpism. Behind the boy is a girl named Labor. In the room behind the door is a bearded man with MLC written on his sleeve. Underneath the cartoon in pencil: 'Sister Labor 'Now then Brother, when I say 'Ballot box' you shut the door'.
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340 x 360 mm
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Begone ye fossils (1908)
Cartoon published with the following caption: 'Queensland - 'Begone! Ye Fossils; you have had your day; This Old Museum must be swept away!'
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420 x 480 mm
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The powers that be (1908)
Cartoon published with caption: 'Workers before you strike think of the forces against you'. Published in the Truth, 9 August 1908.
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315 x 485 mm
Philps putty man (1909)
Cartoon of Philps' building a putty figure of William Kidston. Published in the Truth, 26 September 1909.
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400 x 510 mm
Who will bring him down? (1908)
Cartoon of Mr Bowman and Mr McLachlan's meeting in Fortitude Valley when the meeting Chairman states that it is time to oust Mr Kidston from office. Published in the Truth, 26 July 1908.
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410 x 465 mm
The burst ballooon (1908)
Cartoon with the Coalition leaders up in a hot air balloon with public opinion shooting them down. Published in the Truth, 19 July 1908.
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320 x510 mm
A Premier's plight (1908)
Cartoon of the Premier working as a fencer. He is sitting on the fence unable to do his job, while politicians depicted as dogs are snapping at him. Published in the Truth, 17 May 1908.
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510 x 620 mm
From Queensland to London (1908)
Cartoon of the Premier surrounded by luggage at a port being welcomed by a man with a Union Jack vest. Cartoon was published with the statement 'John Bull: Welcome Wullie, you're the first Premier from Queensland I've seen for a long time'. Published in the Truth, 3 May 1908.
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300 x 415 mm
Save the sinking ship (1908)
Cartoon of politicians throwing overboard packages and boxes labelled with issues that are sinking the government ship such as private railways, bribery and corruption, two-thirds majority and concessions. Published in the Truth, 5 April, 1908.
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310 x 505 mm
The blown-out boodle bushrangers (1980)
Caption published with cartoon: 'Dave: Come on then boys, we've settled that plundering lot, let us continue our journey.' Published in the Truth, 1 March, 1908.
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330 x 505 mm
The political pirates (1908)
Cartoon published when Premier Kidston was in Rockhampton and ran with the caption 'Pirates have seized the ship of State.' Published in the Truth, 19 January 1908
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495 x 535 mm
The budget bomb (1907)
Cartoon of Premier Kidston announcing that there was a budget surplus. Published in the Truth, 6 October 1907.
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425 x 545 mm
No Queenslander need apply (1910)
Cartoon of a group of men at a closed door that has a note saying 'Gone to Melbourne back shortly. K '. Published in the Truth, 6 March 1910.
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320 x 400 mm
The two ways (1910)
Cartoon of a large man with cigar representing capital and a man with a pick representing labour at the ballot box. Published in the Truth, 13 February 1910.
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355 x 510 mm
Who'll pick the pea? (1909)
Cartoon of William Kidston performing a trick with three cups and a pea on a table. Published in the Truth, 28 November 1909.
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Two mastiffs and a cur (1909)
This cartoon shows a cur labelled Courier and mastiffs named Davey and Jim. Published in the Truth, 19 September 1909.
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375 x 510 mm
Billy and Bob (1909)
Cartoon of Bill Kidston and Bob at a table with two scrolls. One is the Governor's speech promises listing the Workers Dwellings Bill, Trades Disputes Bill, Aliens' Leases Restriction Bill, and the Pure Food and Drugs Bill. The other scroll named Performances is blank. Published in the Truth, 5 September 1909.
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390 x 510 mm
Guy Fawkes up to date (1909)
Cartoon of men dressed in dark hats and cloaks setting alight some powder kegs to blow up foundation platforms such as equitable tax, national defence and protection of workers. Published in the Truth, 22 August 1909.
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400 x 510 mm
Then 1908 : now 1909 (1909)
Cartoon with two scenes, one has Premier Kidston driving a coach cracking a whip over politicians depicted as donkeys pulling the coach in 1908. The other scene is Premier Kidston drawn as a single donkey pulling a cart full of politicians in 1909. Published in the Truth, 1 August 1909.
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325 x 505 mm
Firing him out (1909)
Cartoon of Premier Kidston as a possum in the 'Office' tree being smoked out by Jimmy Blair while David Bowman is aiming an arrow at him. Published in the Truth, 18 July 1909.
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420 x 510 mm
The capture of Moreton (1909)
Cartoon of a man in a milk cart leaving down a road while four men each hold a large gun aimed at the milk cart. The guns are labelled faked meetings, snide requisition, daily press lies, and Pluto pranks. Published in the Truth, 27 June 1909.
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385 x 510 mm
Labor's broom (1909)
Cartoon published with caption: 'W.M. Hughes (H.H.R.): Mr. Deakin has declared that he would sweep the country. That was true - but the Labor Party would hold the broom and Mr Deakin would be the broom they would sweep with.' Published in the Truth, 20 June 1909.
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385 x 410 mm
The 'Splendid meeting' dodge exposed (1909)
Cartoon of Premier Kidston at a meeting where the audience are yelling 'meow' and 'go home' throwing vegetables and a cat at him. After the meeting Kidston is seen telephoning the 'Day Lie' Office with his own more positive version of the meeting. Published in the Truth, 13 June 1909.
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345 x 510 mm
Dodgers' dreadnought double (1909)
Caption published with cartoon: 'Dingo Deakin (at the exhibition): These circumstances are causing his party to pull for the first time in very much the same boat as His Majesty's Opposition...' Published in the Truth, May 9 1909.
Description
500 x 510 mm
Labor's only desire (1909)
Cartoon of a bejeweled hand squashing the workers. Cartoon published with caption 'Prime Minister Fisher (in Queensland): It is the duty of the Federal Government to release the dead hand that is preventing justice being done to the working people of the country.' Published in the Truth, 25 April 1909
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325 x 510 mm
The people's protector (1909)
Cartoon of Fisher as the knight in shining armour with a 'Labour' shield and some portly robber's coming up the stairs towards Fisher. Published in the Truth, 18 April 1909.
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385 x 505 mm
The latest jingo craze (1909)
Cartoon of a poster with the words: 'The Daily Liar - A Dreadnaught would cost 2,000,000 pounds - only 9/4 per head'. In front of the poster are a wealthy man, a family and an unemployed man. Published in the Truth, 4 April 1909.
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405 x 505 mm
Tables turned (1909)
Cartoon of the Prime Minister Fisher as a sheep dog with a big bone in front of him labelled Federal finances and to one side is Premier Kidston portrayed as a skinny little dog saying to the Fisher 'Ungrateful dog!' Published in the Truth, 8 March 1909.
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285 x 290 mm
Ganging forrit (1909)
Cartoon has Prime Minister Fisher kicking Premier Kidston, with a shoe called Labour, and a group of politicians including Evans, Murray, Wade, Kilpatrick and Moore making their escape. Published in the Truth, 14 March 1909.
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410 x 500 mm
Cook cooked (1909)
Cartoon published with the caption: 'Deakin, in his speech at Hobart during the week, plainly indicated that there would be no coalition on his part with Joe Cook's Crowd, but that Fisher must be helped to carry out the measures of the late Labor-supported Ministry.' Published in the Truth, 7 March 1909.
Description
395 x 510 mm
Federal fishers (1909)
Cartoon of a group people, each representing a newspaper, on a jetty trying to fish for Prime Minister Fisher. Suggesting that the many of the Queensland newspapers were unhappy that they could not find out from Fisher any news on his government policy. Published in the Truth, 7 February 1909.
Description
395 x 495 mm
Fisher and the future (1909)
Cartoon of Prime Minister Fisher opening the door of Parliament House to find an abandoned basket of babies. The babies being O.A. pensions, immigration, Federal capital and Defence. Published in the Truth, 17 January 1909.
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425 x 510 mm
A contrast (1908)
Cartoon of two farmers, one with a malnourished horse pulling a poor looking farmer on a basic cart and the other farmer looks wealthy with a luxury wagon pulled by a prime horse. The poorer farmer is the result of the Philp crowd and the rich farmer the result of socialistic rule. Published in the Truth, 16 November 1908.
Description
430 x 510 mm
A capital cart (1908)
Cartoon of a cart full of rich men labelled Koalition Kart with Philp in the front and the driver whipping Kidston who is drawn as a donkey. Published in the Truth, 6 December 1908.
Description
440 x 440 mm
A political pot (1908)
Cartoon of Premier Kidston setting fire to pan of fish. Caption with published cartoon: 'Premier Kidston (to a Downs Press interviewer) : I've a nice kettle of fish to boil when I get to Brisbane.' Published in the Truth, 25 October 1908.
Description
465 x 485 mm
Lies and loot (1908)
Cartoon themed around the Arabian Knights with a group of thieves (politicians) in a cave and Premier Kidston arriving on horseback shouting open sesame. Published in the Truth, 11 October 1908.
Description
380 x 510 mm
At work in the 'Courier' toy shop (1908)
Cartoon of a toy repair shop where the toys are politicians who have been cast aside broken. Published in the Truth, 12 July 1908.
Description
370x 510 mm
Which way will the cat jump? (1908)
Cartoon of William Kidston as a cat on a tall stump with newspaper representatives pointing to Philps holding a bag up. The caption with the published cartoon: 'When the Cat jumps, watch where he goes, At present that's more than anyone knows.' Published in the Truth, 5 July 1908.
Description
350 x 510 mm
Philp's following (1908)
Cartoon of Robert Philp with his people behind him. Hingston shows who is really behind Philp. Published in the Truth, 2 February 1908.
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365 x 505 mm
Kidston on recess (1907-1909)
Cartoon of Premier Kidston being chased over a bridge called recess by witches, a skeleton and a satyr.
Description
400 x 510 mm
A. Deakin passenger to anywhere (1909-1910)
Cartoon of Alfred Deakin about to step off Australian shores with a bag labelled 'A. Deakin a passenger to anywhere' and left behind him Joseph Cook is looking for a screw and saying 'I've lost my screw'.
Description
175 x 280 mm
Socialism verses capitalism (1902-1904)
Cartoon of Ulysses, representing socialism, being speared by a monocled gladiator.
Description
530 x 710 mm
Our political chucker-out (1909)
Cartoon of Peter Airey being ordered to shore off the boat Lucinda after refusing to shake hands with William Kidston.
Description
390 x 505 mm
This is not a sketch of Ned Kelly (1908)
Cartoon showing a person from Brisbane's southside on their way home late at night from overtime work, dressed in Ned Kelly type armour that is a 'push proof overtime suit'. Published in the Truth, 27 September 1908
Description
135 x 250 mm
Insular freetrade (1903)
Cartoon showing an unknown man holding a scroll with the words 'Insular freetrade'.
Description
215 x 280 mm
Norton and Barton (1902)
Cartoon of Mr Norton with Mr Barton. Mr Norton's hair is in wild disarray. Pencil caption underneath the cartoon: Get your hair cut. Published in the Truth, 11 May 1902.
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245 x 300 mm
United we stand, divided we fall (1909)
Cartoon published with caption: 'Messers Kidston and Philp are now endeavoring to form a New Political Organisation - the People's Progressive League.' Published in the Truth, 14 February 1909.
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395 x 415 mm
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Series 2: Caricatures (1899-1910)
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Items in this series:
R.W. Thurlow (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of R.W. Thurlow who was a merchant, importer and Mayor of Brisbane, 1896. Published in the Truth, 2 May 1909.
Description
225 x 125 mm
Gordon Mare (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Gordon Mare, manager West's Pictures. Published in the Truth, 28 March 1909.
Description
200 x 95 mm
Peter Valleley (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Peter Valleley, mine host of the Australia Hotel. Published in Truth, 7 February 1909.
Description
240 x 140 mm
Lionel Oscar Lukin (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Lionel Oscar Lukin, Brisbane barrister, 1902.
Description
195 x 135 mm
George Sampson (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of George Sampson, Brisbane City organist and conductor of the Brisbane Musical Union. Published in the Truth, 24 January 1909.
Description
230 x 130 mm
V.S.J. Lesina (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of V.S.J. Lesina, Member for Clermont, 1902.
Description
250 x 160 mm
Right Reverend Nathaniel Dawes (1904)
Pen and ink caricature of the Right Reverend Nathaniel Dawes, M.A., D.D., Anglican Bishop of Rockhampton,1904.
Description
310 x 155 mm
T.W. Hutton (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of T.W. Hutton, manager of the Coupon Furniture Company, 1902.
Description
310 x 190 mm
John McMaster (1902-1910)
Pen and ink caricature of John McMaster, Justice of the Peace, Member of Parliament and Mayor of Brisbane.
Description
85 x 85 mm
G.H. Addison (1906)
Pen and ink caricature of G.H.M. Addison, architect, 1906. Published in the Truth, 4 November 1906.
Description
85 x 85 mm
Herbert Shaw (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Herbert Shaw, 'telegraph' journalist. Published in the Truth, 18 April 1909.
Description
310 x 190 mm
Hugh Millman (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Hugh Millman, Resident Magistrate Thursday Island, 1902.
Description
230 x 95 mm
R.A. Rankin (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of R.A. Rankin, Police Magistrate. Published in the Truth, 24 January 1909.
Description
230 x 135 mm
Tom Power (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Tom Power, Brisbane solicitor. Published in the Truth, 23 May 1909.
Description
250 x 155 mm
F.W. Nissen (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of F.W. Nissen, Brisbane jeweller. Published in the Truth, 4 April 1909.
Description
250 x 130 mm
James Love (1902-1910)
Pen and ink caricature of James Love, Brisbane auctioneer.
Description
250 x 130 mm
A.H.W. Clarkson (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of A.H.W. Clarkson, Mayor of Sandgate. Published in the Truth, 7 February 1909.
Description
275 x 150 mm
Herr Sandow strongest man in the world (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Eugene Sandow, regarded as the father of body-building.
Description
270 x 145 mm
Edwin J. Shaw (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Edwin J. Shaw, Chief Clerk, Brisbane City Council. Published in the Truth, 9 May 1909.
Description
255 x 135 mm
Syd Davis (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Syd Davis, Manager of Sandgate Pier. Published in the Truth, 2 May 1909.
Description
250 x 140 mm
F.W.S. Cumbrae Stewart (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of F.W.S. Cumbrae, teacher, university administrator and Barrister-at-law. Published in the Truth, 20 June 1909.
Description
270 x 145 mm
Win. Fowles (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Win. Fowles, Brisbane Menswear Specialist. Published in the Truth, 31 January 1909.
Description
250 x 125 mm
W. Kelso (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of W. Kelso, M.L.A. Published in the Truth, 24 January 1909.
Description
255 x 125 mm
The Kerry butcher (1910)
Pen and ink caricature of British field marshal Lord Horatio Herbert Kitchener who visited Brisbane briefly in 1910. Published in the Truth, 9 January 1910.
Description
220 x 180 mm
T. Kirk (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of T. Kirk, Brisbane City Engineer. Published in the Truth, 20 June 1909.
Description
260 x 160 mm
Alderman George William Price (1909-1910)
Pen and ink caricature of G.W. Price, Alderman of the Kangaroo Point Ward.
Description
130 x 95 mm
Dan Dowling (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Dan Dowling, Mayor of Gympie, 1902. Published in the Truth, 27 July 1902 and 24 January 1904.
Description
270 x 165 mm
J.D. Story (1906-1909)
Pen and ink caricature of John Douglas Story, Under Secretary, Department of Public Instruction. Published in the Truth, 7 March 1909.
Description
255 x 115 mm
W.H. Wallace (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of W.H. Wallace, Manager of His Majesty's Theatre. Published in the Truth, 9 May 1909.
Description
295 x 155 mm
Lieutenant-Colonel P.R. Ricardo (1901)
Pen and ink caricature of P.R. Ricardo.
Description
260 x 135 mm
William Villiers Brown (1904)
Pen and ink caricature of William Villiers Brown, merchant and member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Description
205 x 135 mm
Dr Voss (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Dr Francis Henry Vivian Voss, Government Medical Officer, Rockhampton, 1902. Published in the Truth, 9 November 1902.
Description
135 x 120 mm
Galloway (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Dr Francis Henry Vivian Voss, Government Medical Officer, Rockhampton, 1902. Published in the Truth, 9 November 1902.
Description
140 x 215 mm
J.H. Zahel (1902-1908)
Pen and ink caricature of J.H. Zahel who was a member of the Belmont Divisional Board and later was a member of Belmont Shire Council.
Description
105 x 80 mm
Premier Robert Philp (1902-1908)
Pen and ink caricature of Premier Philp on his way to London.
Description
225 x 145 mm
J.T. Annear (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of J.T. Annear M.L.A.
Description
250 x 200 mm
G.T. Bleechmore (1902-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of G.T. Bleechmore
Description
300 x 165 mm
D.J.R. Watson (1902-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of Duncan John Ray Watson, author and barrister.
Description
245 x 130 mm
Bobby Byrne (1902-1906)
Pen and ink caricature of John Edgar Byrne, widely known as Bobby Byrne, manager and editor of 'Figaro'.
Description
95 x 95 mm
J.F. Carberry (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of J.F. Carberry, Licensee of the Oxford Hotel, Brisbane. Active in politics contesting the Valley seat with Mr. Bowman in the Labor interest. He also stood for Maranoa.
Description
185 x 325 mm
James William Blair (1904)
Pen and ink caricature of James William Blair, politician, barrister and judge.
Description
325 x 210 mm
John Stuart (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of John Stuart, Chief Inspector of Police.
Description
185 x 245 mm
Librarian Jones (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Mr Evan Roland Jones, the first librarian of the Public Library of Queensland in 1902.
Description
170 x 305 mm
W. Morse (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of W. Morse, solicitor Brisbane.
Description
115 x 300 mm
Harry Forau (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Harry Forau.
Description
230 x 150 mm
W.C. Harris (1902-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of W.C. Harris.
Description
255 x 115 mm
S.G. Benson (1902-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of S.G. Benson, organist at the Presbyterian Church corner of Creek and Ann Street Brisbane.
Description
240 x 130 mm
Norman Turnbull (1902-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of Norman Turnbull.
Description
240 x 140 mm
D.T. Seymour (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of David Thompson Seymour, first Queensland Commissioner of Police.
Description
255 x 255 mm
Pete Airey (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Peter Airey.
Description
200 x 135 mm
Ernest Baynes (1902-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of Ernest Baynes, from the family firm of Baynes Brothers who had interests in cattle and meat industries.
Description
240 x 130 mm
H. Courtenay Luck (1906)
Pen and ink caricature of H. Courtenay Luck, Secretary of the Commercial Travellers Association.
Description
250 x 115 mm
James McGill (1902-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of James McGill, horse trainer.
Description
225 x 140 mm
Bert Williamson (1908)
Pen and ink caricature of actor Bert Williamson as Joplin the millionaire in 'Blue Bell in Fairyland'. Published in the Truth, 30 August 1908.
Description
225 x 140 mm
Jim Page (1902-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of Jim Page, Australian Labor Party member of the House of Representatives from 1901 to 1921, representing Maranoa.
Description
135 x 260 mm
Bobby Byrne (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Bobby Byrne, editor of Figaro.
Description
160 x 260 mm
Sub Inspector Broderick (1907)
Pen and ink caricature of Sub-Inspector Broderick. Published in the Truth, 13 January 1907.
Description
245 x 140 mm
Chas. Morgan (1902-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of Charles Morgan, singer at the Sun Picture Company.
Description
250 x 110 mm
W.R. Clark (Maccrow's) (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of W.R. Clark, advertising for his gramophone shop. Published in the Truth, 16 May 1909.
Description
125 x 230 mm
Willie Stephens (1902-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of William Stephens MLA.
Description
150 x 250 mm
T.J. Lehane (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of lawyer T.J. Lehane. Published in the Truth, 2 May 1909.
Description
140 x 270 mm
Billy Gower (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Billy Gower (A.U.S.N. Co.). Published in the Truth, 21 February 1909.
Description
115 x 255 mm
H.M. Russell (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of H.M. Russell. Published in the Truth, 14 February 1909.
Description
135 x 245 mm
Cornelius Moynihan (1901)
Pen and ink caricature of Cornelius Moynihan.
Description
165 x 315 mm
George Marlow (1908)
Pen and ink caricature of George Marlow, well-known theatre manager. Published in the Truth, 9 February 1908.
Description
115 x 205 mm
Dominick Harlow (1907-1908)
Pen and ink caricature of Dominick Harlow.
Description
80 x 100 mm
Peter Macgregor (1901-1910)
Pen and ink caricature of Peter Macgregor.
Description
140 x 255 mm
Alf Moon (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Alf Moon merchant. Published in the Truth, 21 March 1909.
Description
135 x 250 mm
J.S. Marlor (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of J.S. Marlor, flautist and music warehouseman. Published in the Truth, 4 April 1909.
Description
130 x 245 mm
W. Hodgson (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of W. Hodgson, printer. Published in the Truth, 14 February 1909.
Description
120 x 235 mm
John Reid (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of John Reid, manager of Hutton and Company (hams). Published in the Truth, 7 March 1909.
Description
135 x 270 mm
Hugh Black (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Hugh Black (tobacconist). Published in the Truth, 6 June 1909.
Description
140 x 275 mm
G.K. Seabrook (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of G.K. Seabrook. Published in the Truth, 28 February 1909.
Description
110 x 260 mm
D. Scott (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of D. Scott J.P.
Description
135 x 230 mm
Maurice Baldwin (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Maurice Baldwin.
Description
145 x 305 mm
J.N. Horton (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of J.N. Horton (James Inglis and Company). Published in the Truth, 16 May 1909.
Description
145 x 255 mm
Norman Turnbull (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Norman Turnbull.
Description
145 x 305 mm
Lord Welby (1903)
Pen and ink caricature of Lord Welby, Chairman of Finance Committee London County Council.
Description
175 x 315 mm
W.G. Cahill (1909)
Pen and in caricature of Major W.G. Cahill, Commissioner of Police. Published in the Truth, 7 February 1909.
Description
140 x 260 mm
Cammander Richardson (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Commander Richardson, Naval Commandant. Published in the Truth, 31 January 1909.
Description
130 x 260 mm
John Burrows (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of John Burrows (Charters Towers). Published in the Truth, 27 July 1902.
Description
125 x 195 mm
James S. Kerr (1906)
Pen and ink caricature of James S. Kerr, Headmaster of the Brisbane Central State School. Published in the Truth, 16 December 1906.
Description
85 x 235 mm
A.J. Carter (1903)
Pen and ink caricature of A.J. Carter, company director and President Brisbane Chamber of Commerce 1897-1903, 1906-07.
Description
220 x 295 mm
Bill Maddison (1909)
Pen and ink caricature of Bill Maddison company director and President Brisbane Chamber of Commerce 1897-1903, 1906-07.
Description
125 x 250 mm
Frank Boucher (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of Frank Boucher.
Description
140 x 275 mm
Clement Wragge (1901-1907)
Pencil caricature of Clement Wragge meteorologist.
Description
160 x 255 mm
J.A. Clark (1899-1902)
Pen and ink caricature of John A. Clark.
Description
220 x 300 mm
Jas. Chapman (1903)
Pen and ink caricature of James Chapman draper.
Description
215 x 295 mm
P. Luftig (1901-1910)
Pen and ink caricature of 'P. Luftig' a pseudonym of Peter Airey.
Description
130 x245 mm
Sub-inspector Burke (1901)
Pen, brush and ink caricature of Sub Inspector Burke, Queensland Police Force.
Description
235 x 135 mm
Leslie Gordon Corrie (1902)
Watercolour, pen and ink caricature of Leslie Gordon Corrie, Mayor of Brisbane.
Description
115 x 190 mm
Rapley Holmes (1907)
Watercolour and pencil caricature of actor Rapley Holmes.
Description
130 x 220 mm
Jack Hamilton (1899)
Pen, ink and watercolour caricature of Jack Hamilton M.L.A.
Description
140 x 265 mm
Frederick Manson Bailey (1899-1911)
Pencil and watercolour caricature or Frederick Manson Bailey, F.L.S., C.M.P.S., G.B., Colonial Botanist.
Description
140 x 280 mm
Mr Babbage (1899-1911)
Watercolour and ink caricature of Mr Babbage.
Description
190 x 280 mm
Man seated at table (1902)
Pen and ink caricature of a man having a drink.
Description
120 x 195 mm
Man smoking cigar (1899-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of a slim man walking with cigar in his mouth and umbrella in his hand.
Description
200 x 245 mm
Man wearing a bowler hat (1899-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of a large man wearing a bowler hat.
Description
280 x 160 mm
Bonar (1899-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of a large man wearing a bowler hat.
Description
140 x 260 mm
Two men seated in parliament (1902)
Pen and ink caricature one of the men is possibly Arthur James Belfour, British Prime Minister in 1902.
Description
175 x 290 mm
Man leaning on umbrella (1899-1911)
Pen and ink caricature of a man wearing a hat and leaning on an umbrella.
Description
170 x 315 mm
Smartly dressed man with document (1901)
Pen and ink caricature of a man wearing a straw boater hat, a glittering ring and holding an umbrella.
Description
190 x 275 mm
Mr Short (1901)
Pen and ink caricature of Mr Short, possibly Sub-Inspector Short, who was to became Queensland Commissioner of Police in 1921.
Description
130 x 255 mm
Fitz (1899-1911)
Pencil caricature of 'Fitz' possibly George Fitzwilliam around 1902.
Description
165 x 270 mm
Sub-Inspector Burke (1902)
Pencil drawn caricature of Police Sub-Inspector Burke.
Description
205 x 175 mm
Man smoking pipe (1907)
Pencil, ink and watercolour caricature of a man smoking a pipe.
Description
130 x 165 mm
Series 3: Works of art (1899-1911)
Description
Access
Items in this series:
A'Possum abroad (1901)
Pen, ink and watercolour rough sketch of a book cover. The book was 'A' Possum Abroad' by Ena Lilley, later published by R.S. Hews & Co. Brisbane 1901.
Description
150 x 255 mm
Harbour view (1899-1912)
Watercolor painting of a harbour view with people strolling alongside the harbour wall.
Description
180 x 255 mm
A.J. Carter (1902)
Pencil and watercolor portrait of A.J. Carter, businessman and Justice of the Peace, 1902.
Description
250 x 175 mm
A quiet nap down the Bay (1904)
Charcoal, ink and gouache artwork showing a group of six men playing cards. This work was reproduced under the title "Christmas on the beach" in Steele Rudd's Magazine, December 1904.
Description
530 x390 mm
Portrait of two men
Watercolour and ink artwork showing two well dressed men with umbrellas seated next to each other.
Description
505 x 365 mm
Worn out
Ink and watercolour painting showing a pair of worn out work boots.
Description
320 x 365 mm
Danton gives a sign... (1903)
Ink and gouache artwork showing a campsite at night where two men armed with knives are confronted by men pointing pistols. Full caption in pencil beside the artwork: Danton gives a sign... the robbers are confronted by Field and Mc Walters bulls-eyes.
Description
290 x 505 mm
Portrait of a woman
Ink and watercolour artwork showing a barefoot woman holding an umbrella.
Description
355 x 255 mm