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75th Jubilee Memorial Shield: Tug-of-War between New Zealand Deaf Societies

AUCK. (Auckland), WGTN. (Wellington), CH.CH. (Christchurch). 1955 – Auckland 1956 – Auckland 1958 – Wellington 1960 – Christchurch 1961 – Christchurch 1964 – Auckland 1966 – Christchurch 1968 – Christchurch 1969 – Auckland.

This banner was designed by the late Mr. H.M. Williams, President of Wellington Deaf Society, to commemorate the 75th Jubilee of the Sumner Deaf School in 1955. There were two banners for men’s tug-o-war and women’s tug-o-war. It is not known at this time which one this represents, or where the other banner is. There is a photograph of a group of women at the Sports Convention in Wellington, 1965 with the banner – Irene Gordon, Beryl Anderson, Marlene Rush, Suzanne Hanson, Pat Woods.

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NZSL story – Taonga source: John Mansell

Dressed to Represent at the NZ Deaf Sports Convention

John recalls how athletes travelling to Deaf Sports Conventions, such as the one in Christchurch in 1968, were required to dress formally, including wearing ties. Both athletes and supporters wore rosettes to show their club. These were removed during games but worn again afterward. On the final evening, swapping rosettes was a tradition. John still has a few at home.
Taonga source:
Wellington Deaf Society
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 001-O-WDS
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