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Pennant: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

A black pennant with HAWKES BAY DEAF CLUB in white letters; given to Auckland Deaf Society. Returned to Hawkes Bay Deaf Club in 2024. In 1985, Hawkes Bay hosted the N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention for the first time ever. It was the 30th Annual Convention.

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