
1981
video – Taonga source: Dulcie McKie
Sign Singers at Telethon 1981
The popular Sign Singers are the first act to perform at the 1981 Telethon Live at the Auckland Town Hall.

NZSL Stories

1984
article – Taonga source: Mary Johnson
New Lynn Lions Club sponsor deaf youths on an exchange overseas
The New Lynn Lions Club has scored a first. The club is the first in the country to sponsor deaf youths on an exchange overseas. It is sending Sally Robertson (19) and Lyndon Malcolm (19), both of Titirangi, to Oregon for about eight weeks.


1984
article – Taonga source: The Auckland Star
Ref has tough job in a silent world
Peter Downie is a basketball referee of considerable merit, a national badge holder for eight years, Downie recently shifted to Auckland from Christchurch.
NZSL Stories

Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Walton Award: Sports Man of the Year


Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Most Attendance

NZSL Stories

1984
article – Taonga source: NZPA
‘Precedent’ worry in stopping climb
The decision to prevent seven deaf Japanese climbers from tackling Mount Cook had set a dangerous precedent, although many people would think it was the right thing to do.

Est. 1975
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Forman Bros Cup: Goaler of the Year – Basketball

NZSL Stories

Est. 1983
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Manson Trophy, Men’s Pool Championship, Wellington Deaf Society


Est. 1971
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Jones Trophy: Manawatu Deaf Club Table Tennis


1984
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: Winter 1984 (Vol. 7, No. 2)


2010
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2010 (Vol. 32, No. 3)


1984
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Ban the foolhardy from mountains?
What right did Robert Muldoon have to order seven deaf Japanese climbers off Mt Cook? Will his action mean that in future any climber will need prime ministerial sanction before he or she can proceed?

1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Stableford

NZSL Stories

1984
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Ephpheta: Summer 1984 (Vol. 7, No. 4)


Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Men’s Singles Championship

NZSL Stories

Est. 1940
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Club Ladies Table Tennis

NZSL Stories

Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Hazelwood Cup: Outstanding Netball Player


1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: June 1984 (Vol. 21, No. 2)
NZSL Stories

biography
Profile
Elizabeth ‘Maree’ Carroll (QSM)
Maree has given decades of generous service to the community in which she lives. Maree was heavily involved in organising the St Dominic's School for the Deaf school reunions which enabled the school community to remain connected over many decades. Maree was instrumental in establishing the Manawatu Deaf Society, taking a leading role.

Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Chairman Trophy

NZSL Stories

Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Society: Married v Singles Cricket


1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Pennant: Runners Up, Basketball, 29th N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention – Auckland 1984

NZSL Stories

1984
video – Taonga source: Susan Hamilton
Auckland Schools for Deaf: 45th Reunion
Brief footage of the crowd at Kelston for its 45th reunion. The Auckland weather holds up for the outdoor festivities!

NZSL Stories

1999
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
‘Nothing to See’ – David Molloy
David Molloy, a Deaf priest based in Palmerston North, talks about his life in the church and his second collection of poems in ‘Nothing to See’, published in 1997.


Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Men’s Basketball Club: B Grade Tournament

NZSL Stories

Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Johnston Cup: Best Basketball Player


Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Junior Singles

NZSL Stories

Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Triples

NZSL Stories

Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Society Adrienne Killen Netball Trophy: Most Dedicated Club Member

NZSL Stories

Est. 1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Bob Scott Memorial Shield: Inter-Club Badminton

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