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1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Pennant: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep
Est. 1983
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Jenkin Cup: All Round Ladies Swimming Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Junior Singles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu v Wellington Deaf Society: Ten Pin Bowling Friendly Games

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Men’s Indoor Basketball: Katu Shield – Married vs Single

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery

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2010
Object – Taonga source: Mary Johnson

Framed Memorabilia: Mary Johnson and her MNZM medal, awarded 2010

Mary Johnson
Est. 1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: The Mansell Cup – Heaviest Snapper

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • John Schischka
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Doubles – 8 Ball Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Vintage Clock Tea Caddy Spoon: Manawatu Deaf Society 25th Anniversary

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Men’s Singles Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris

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2004-2013
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Top: Auckland Deaf Indoor Bowls Club

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club: Singles Handicap

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1941
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Berretti Challenge Cup: Wellington Deaf Club Table Tennis Championship

Wellington Deaf Society
1980-90s
Object – Taonga source: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

8 Ball Pool Trophy: Hawkes Bay Deaf Club

Hawkes Bay Deaf Club
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep
2002
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Pocket Patch: Māori / Pacific Deaf Rugby Invitational XV

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac

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1991
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Jersey: Wellington Deaf Rugby League

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
Est. 1987
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Basketball Club: Jim Eaton Trophy – Goaler of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Most Improved Player

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Jones Trophy: Manawatu Netball Competition

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Desmond Cup, Men’s Doubles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac

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Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society: Married v Singles Cricket

Manawatu Deaf Society
1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Patch: Auckland Deaf Society Netball

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Souvenir Pin Badge: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch NZ

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Tony Walton
1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Souvenir Badge: 16th World Games for the Deaf, Christchurch 1989

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Jeff Went
1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Banner: Taranaki Deaf Club Basketball Team – Auckland 1976

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery

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Est. 2003
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Netball: May Murray Cup – Most Improved Player

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
1980s
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Silver Pin: N.Z Fern

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Pam Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jonathan Anton
Est. 1938
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Adult Society Challenge Cup: Table Tennis

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
Est. 2011
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society Poker Championship

Wellington Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Keethan Sundar
  • Tony Walton
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Netball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie