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Pennant: Central Districts Deaf Sports, Wellington 1985

A yellow pennant with black writing on it that says CENTRAL DISTRICTS DEAF SPORTS, WELLINGTON 1985 along with a fern with NEW ZEALAND underneath. The pennant was most likely used for the N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention which was held in Napier that year.

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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, 002-O-WDS
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