Tom Durkin b. 1853

Also known as Thomas Coleman Durkin, Tom
  • Artist (Printmaker),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Colonial political cartoonist.
creator of
original bushie drawing
 
creator of
Hopetoun: Madam, the people wait./ Australia: "Presently. (To herself) - and to think that I was that ugly little girl!"
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creator of
'Method in his drink', re Irishman consulting doctor: 'Doctor (after examining patient) - "Just one question O'Grady. Do you regulate your grog?"/ O'G. - "Is it regulate me grog? Faith you've just got it, doctor. You see, the first six thumblers I takes warm, the next six I takes could, but afther that the divil I cares how I takes 'em"'
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originally called 'A Threadbare Chestnut Illustrated’ changed by ed. to 'Mellors (Mellord?) in his Drink’.

 
creator of
'Nemesis' Mrs Murphy: "And sure ye lost all yer money in thim thavin' companies!"/ Mrs Rooney: "Yes, I did! But God's good. I have one consolation - my son Mick is a warder in Pentridge"
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creator of
uncaptioned Bulletin original, showing Chinaman (and Irishman) in courtroom
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creator of
'The Proper Attitude of Australia' (man grovelling with head on ground and bum in air to 'English [actually Jewish] money')
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creator of
'Hanging to Office' ('A remarkable Gymnastic Feat Recently Performed by Premier Munro')
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creator of
"Fire low and lay them out!"
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creator of
'On the Wrong Lock' (Customs presenting Lady Lock with a parcel on chain)
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