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NZ Deaf News: 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 3)

Some of the items featured in the 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 3) issue of ‘New Zealand Deaf News’:

  • The ADS annual ball consisted of a ‘Grandmother of the Year’ contest. There were 10 contestants and the winner was popular Kath French. 
  • 12 Deaf Americans visited ADS on 28 August and were greeted by a haka led by John Keogh. 
  • Waikato Deaf Club celebrated its 16th anniversary with a dine and wine at the Chelsea Lounge in Hamilton. 
  • Joan Bailey showed members of Manawatu Deaf Society some films she had taken at the St Dominics Gala Day, Parents of Deaf Children Association picnic and last year’s Deaf Convention. 
  • Christchurch Deaf Club celebrates its Golden Jubilee! There were 9 foundation members and two are still alive. Celebrations were held over Queens Birthday weekend, with a cocktail bar set up at the carpark under the clubrooms. 
  • A new national body called the ‘NZ Deaf Communications Network Inc’ was formed in preparation for the arrival of TTYs.
  • Deaf Organisations
  • TV/Media

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NZSL story – Taonga source: John Hunt

Establishing the ‘NZ Deaf News’ in 1962

John Hunt's involvement with NZ Deaf News spanned 23 years. Upon moving to New Zealand in 1962, he was surprised to find out that there was no NZ Deaf News at a time where radio and TV (which was inaccessible for Deaf people) were one of the main medium of news. He established the NZ Deaf News publication with a group of 10 people. The first issue was only 8 pages and with donations, the next one was 16 pages. It grew exponentially and was the place to go for Deaf-related news.
NZSL story – Taonga source: John Mansell

Kelston on Tour: A Hard-Fought Win in Russell

John shares a memorable rugby trip with Kelston School for the Deaf to play in Russell in 1961, coached by teachers Aspen and Brown. After taking the ferry from Paihia, students were billeted with local families. John’s hosts were baffled when they saw him doing press-ups to get ready for the game. After watching the girls' netball match, it was his turn on the field, playing as hooker. Kelston came out strong, scoring a try straight away. John added another try later, sealing a 9-6 win for Kelston in a game that turned rough by halftime.
Ada Schischka
Ada Schischka
Adrienne Killen
Adrienne Killen
Allan Simpson
Allan Simpson
Anne Stronge
Anne Stronge
Barbara Hazelwood (O’Neill)
Barbara Hazelwood (O’Neill)
Cyril Allen
Cyril Allen
Cyril Pruden
Cyril Pruden
Douglas Ashley
Douglas Ashley
Elaine Deed
Elaine Deed
Gloria Fage
Gloria Fage
Jack Swindale
Jack Swindale
Joan Bailey
Joan Bailey
John Ferguson
John Ferguson
John Hunt
John Hunt
John Keogh
John Keogh
Jonathan Anton
Jonathan Anton
Kathleen French
Kathleen French
Keith Smith
Keith Smith
Lance Manning
Lance Manning
Laura Hunt
Laura Hunt
Malcolm Ward
Malcolm Ward
Maree Carroll (Ward)
Maree Carroll (Ward)
Mary Hicks
Mary Hicks
Phonse Carroll
Phonse Carroll
Sen (Stewart) Smith
Sen (Stewart) Smith
Suzanne Hanson
Suzanne Hanson
Terry Walbran
Terry Walbran
Vernon Pope
Vernon Pope
Taonga source:
New Zealand Deaf News
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, DN1972-9-3-MJN
Copyright status:
This work is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
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