OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Cartoon Caricature of the Hon. Fenton, 1929

DATE1929

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1183.2

HISTORY

The Hon J.E. Fenton left Australia by boat in late 1929 to attend the Naval Conference. The caricature was drawn by a well known cartoonist of the day known as Wells.

DESCRIPTION

Black and white caricature of the Hon J. E. Fenton depicted riding a kangaroo (with joey) going up the gang plank of a liner (lifeboat in the background). He has a sheep, koala, possum and kookaburra on his shoulders and holding his hat in his right hand.

SUBJECTS

Caricatures, Federal government, Official visits, Parliamentary representatives, Prime ministers

KEYWORDS

Australia Day, Australian Government, Caricatures, Federal government, Fenton, James, Official visits, Parliamentary representatives, Prime ministers, Wells