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1971
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

16th Annual NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Christchurch

The Manawatu Deaf Club Athletic Team practice with coach Keith Gordon. This footage covers the athletic training session.
Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
1971
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1971 (Vol. 8, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Hunt
Est. 1941
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Swindale Rose Bowl: Wellington Deaf Club Table Tennis Championship

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 1962
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre: Doris Jones Memorial Rose Bowl

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
1972
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 3)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
  • John Mansell
Est. 1961
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Champion Pairs

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
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
  • Richard Hay
  • Doug Croskery
  • Pam Croskery
1989
article – Taonga source: The Press

Twelve sports form busy programme

A summary of each sport featuring in the upcoming VXI World Deaf Games in Christchurch – soccer, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, handball, track and field, wrestling, cycling, swimming and badminton, with New Zealand contenders for medals.
NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
  • Milton Reedy
  • Michael Lynch
  • Jeff Went
  • Pam Croskery
  • Terry Kane
biography
Profile

Stewart ‘Sen’ Smith (Coronation Medal)

Stewart, or Sen, as he was called – was the president of Auckland Adult Deaf Society from 1947-1954. It was later called the Auckland Deaf Society. The Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal was a commemorative medal made to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Est. 1967
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Hunt Cup: All Round Men’s Swimming Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
Est. 1971
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Wellington Deaf Society Badminton: Women

Wellington Deaf Society
1976
Object – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury

Pennant: Christchurch Deaf Indoor Basketball Club

Deaf Society of Canterbury
1971
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1971 (Vol. 8, No. 3)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Ladies Singles Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell
Est. 1949
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Adult Deaf Society All Round Sports Cup: 100 Yrds Run, Putting The Short, Hop Step and Jump

Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 1938
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Adult Society Challenge Cup: Table Tennis

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
Est. 1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Rugby Shield: Married v Single

Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 1971
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Jones Trophy: Manawatu Deaf Club Table Tennis

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Handicap Race – Allen Trophy

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Richard Hay
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1955
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society McRae Cup: The All Round Indoor Sports

Auckland Deaf Society
Est. 1965
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Snooker Championships

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane
  • Michelle Kruger
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society McHattie Trophy: Tug-Of-War, Married vs Single

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
  • Richard Hay
The National Film Unit
The National Film Unit
The National Film Unit
1941-1971
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE

The National Film Unit

From 1941 to 1950, the National Film Unit produced the Weekly Review and from 1952 to 1971, the Pictorial Parade. Government owned, the Unit’s work included visits to schools to show the country positive stories about the future of New Zealand and the good work that was being done. This included visits to Sumner and St Dominic’s School for Deaf Children.
1972
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
Est. 1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Ladies Snooker

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Michelle Kruger
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Terry Kane
1972
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: 1972 (Vol. 9, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
Est. 1964
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Annual Picnic: Oliver Trophy – Step Distance

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • Pam Croskery
  • Richard Hay
Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Men’s Singles Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shona McGhie
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
Est. 1950
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Cunniffe Memorial Cup: N.Z. Deaf Societies Men’s Basketball Challenge Cup

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Tony Walton
Est. 1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls: Fours

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
  • John Mansell