Deaf athletes for World Games
Five young deaf men fundraising for Helenski are touring the North Island in their car to help finance their trip.
- Deaf Sports
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Taonga source:
Unknown
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, A1961-002
Bibliographic source:
Unknown, 1961
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1973
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1989
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1992
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1989
publication – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts
New Zealand Deaf Sports Team: XVIth World Games for the Deaf
1960
article – Taonga source: Unknown
N.Z. wrestler wins 2 medals
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1989
video – Taonga source: Kerry Titcombe
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1989
article – Taonga source: Christchurch Star
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1961
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: New Zealand Men’s Basketball Team, World Games for the Deaf, Helsinki 1961
1961
article – Taonga source: Unknown
Team for deaf games backed
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1965
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
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1989
video – Taonga source: Rodney Roberts
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