World Games for the Deaf: Monday 16 January 1989
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World Games for the Deaf: Monday 16 January 1989

A full page update from The Press, on the results from the World Games for the Deaf:

  • N.Z. takes silver in marathon
  • Double points for Italians in cycling
  • Finland retains volleyball title
  • Japan dominates
  • German team has full financial support
  • Deaf Clubs
  • Deaf Sports
  • TV/Media

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Taonga source:
The Press
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, A1989-063
Bibliographic source:
The Press, January 16, 1989, p.11
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