Cartoons

The British press was remarkably free to criticize its leaders and lampoon public figures even back in the 18^th and 19^th centuries. This resulted in numerous cartoons appearing about Australia and the Collection includes copies of many of the famous examples.

Black-Eyed Sue and Sweet Poll of Plymouth, taking leave of their lovers who are going to Botany Bay

Object number: SF000767

Black-Eyed Sue and Sweet Poll of Plymouth, taking leave of their lovers who are going to Botany Bay

Botany Bay: A moral and physical thermometer – Illustration

Object number: SF000781

Botany Bay: A moral and physical thermometer – Illustration

Nelson at the Nile; The Royal Dock yard, or The Walnut-shell Squadron

Object number: SF000800

Nelson at the Nile; The Royal Dock yard, or The Walnut-shell Squadron

New Panorama. A Startling interrogation

Object number: SF000906

New Panorama. A Startling interrogation

Probable Effects of Over Female Emigration, or Importing the Fair Sex from the Savage Islands, in Consequence of Exporting all our own to Australia!!!

Object number: SF000801

Probable Effects of Over Female Emigration, or Importing the Fair Sex from the Savage Islands, in Consequence of Exporting all our own to Australia!!!

Splendid Jem – Once a dashing hero in the Metropolis

Object number: SF000793

Splendid Jem – Once a dashing hero in the Metropolis

The ministers and their cronies off to Botany Bay

Object number: SF001480

The ministers and their cronies off to Botany Bay

The Transport; With All Thy Faults I Love Thee Still

Object number: SF000851

The Transport; With All Thy Faults I Love Thee Still