The Deaf community gather in Christchurch for the NZ Deaf Sports Convention in Labour Weekend, 1975. Events include athletics, shot-put, long jump, relay, basketball, table-tennis, and netball. (Netball featured in the NZ Deaf Sports Convention here for the first time).
NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Christchurch 1975
1975 •
- Community Events
- Deaf Sports
The Deaf community gather in Christchurch for the NZ Deaf Sports Convention in Labour Weekend, 1975.
Anne Bennett
Barry Gernhoefer
Barry Kinnaird
Bernie Clews
David Rutledge
Dennis Tod
Elizabeth Downie
Janet Watt
John Ferguson
Jonathan Anton
Ken McDiarmid
Kevin Harker
Laura Hunt
Margaret Berry
Mary Johnson
Murray Halcrow
Norman Hahn
Patty (Noeline) Still
Polly Fechney
Ray McAlpine
Robert (Bob) Forrest
Rodney Henwood
Royce Flynn
Relevant Links
Produced by:
Sue Penman
Original format:
8mm 400ft
Sponsored by:
Otago-Southland Deaf Sports Combined
Reference number:
SP05-01-SPO75
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1972
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1971
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1964-65
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1964-65 (Vol. 2, No. 2)
1978
video – Taonga source: Pam Croskery
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A packed YMCA hall with supporters watching the Auckland vs Christchurch men’s basketball game.
1979
video – Taonga source: Dennis Tod
NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Christchurch 1979 – Netball
Coverage of the Netball tournament at the NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Christchurch 1979.
1973
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Deaf Athletes Cut Records
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1966
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Spring 1966 (Vol. 4, No. 1)
1970
article – Taonga source: Evening Standard
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1981
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZ Deaf Sports Convention hosted in Palmerston North 1981
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1963
article – Taonga source: Unknown
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