HomeObjectsFramed photo: Polly and Ray Forman holding a sign, FORMAN HOUSE in front of the new Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Framed photo: Polly and Ray Forman holding a sign, FORMAN HOUSE in front of the new Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Polly and Ray Forman, both life members (and one of the founders) of Hawkes Bay Deaf Club were instrumental in securing the home of Hawkes Bay Deaf Club. The opening of the 26 Lee Road, Taradale property was on 16 November 1996.

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Polly Forman (Karaka)
Polly Forman (Karaka)
Ray Forman
Ray Forman
Taonga source:
Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 015-O-HBDC
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