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1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Framed Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society – At Last! Our first Deaf Clubrooms situated in Totara Road, Palmerston North

Manawatu Deaf Society
2008
Object – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union

Banner: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union, Winners 2008, National Deaf Rugby Inter-Zonal Championships

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Handicap Race – Allen Trophy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Richard Hay
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
1973
Object – Taonga source: Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand

Teletypewriter (TTY) coupler

Te Papa Tongarewa, Museum of New Zealand
Est. 1983
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Manson Trophy, Men’s Pool Championship, Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society

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Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Mixed Doubles – 8 Ball Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2006
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

NZ Games for the Deaf, Millennium Trophy: Women’s Interclub Winner – 8 Ball Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
2005
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Silver Medal: Ten Pin Bowling, New Zealand Deaf Games, New Plymouth 2005

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Colleen Norris
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1998
Object – Taonga source: Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union: Player of the Year

Central Zone Deaf Rugby Union
1987
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Book: The Story of the AUCKLAND DEAF SOCIETY Inc 1937–1987, Compiled by John M. Hunt

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Schischka
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Hunt

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Est. 2008
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Deaf Club, Central Zone: 8 Ball Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Ruth Jessep
Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Tournament Trophy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Allen Trophy – Run Race, Oliver Trophy – Step Distance, McHattie Trophy – Tug-of-War

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
1985
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

Souvenir Badge: Los Angeles 1985, XV World Deaf Games

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Pam Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Jonathan Anton
Est. 1976
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: The Oxspring Cup – Most Aggregate Points Snapper

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • John Schischka
  • Richard Hay
  • Doug Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton

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1989
Object – Taonga source: Margaret Coutts

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

Margaret Coutts
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jeff Went
Est. 1998
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society: Stirrer of the Year

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2010
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Eight Pool Club: The 5’s Tournament – Kane Family

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane
  • Michelle Kruger
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
1950
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Singlet: Wellington Society for the Deaf (WSD) basketball, 1950

Wellington Deaf Society

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Est. 1973
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton Club: Keogh Cup, Mixed Doubles

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
Mid 1980s
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Patch: Auckland Deaf Society Inc. (ADS)

Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 2001
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Fishing Club: Best Man Angler of the Year

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Cecilia Waitohi
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Richard Hay
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Schischka
Est. 2006
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Ladies Pairs – Darts

Manawatu Deaf Society
2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society Trophy Cabinet: In Memory of Joan Caroline Bailey 1931 – 1997

Manawatu Deaf Society

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2002
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Polo Shirt: Deaf Bowls Auckland

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
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
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society’s Most Popular Member of the Year

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

Central District Deaf Cricket Club: Most Improved Player of the Year

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

Patch: Manawatu Deaf Club, Indoor Basketball, Tour – Australia

Manawatu Deaf Society