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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.
Dulcie McKie
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Susie Ovens
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.
Mary Johnson
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
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
  • Shirley Bregmen
Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

Walton Award: Sports Man of the Year

Wellington Deaf Society
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Golf Club: Most Attendance

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Doug Croskery
  • John Mansell
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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1983
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society

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

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

Jones Trophy: Manawatu Deaf Club Table Tennis

Manawatu Deaf Society
1984
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Ephpheta: Winter 1984 (Vol. 7, No. 2)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
2010
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Deaf Southern Star: 2010 (Vol. 32, No. 3)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
1984
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Ephpheta: Summer 1984 (Vol. 7, No. 4)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Est. 1969
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Badminton: Men’s Singles Championship

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Pam Croskery
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1940
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Club Ladies Table Tennis

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Terry Kane
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Hazelwood Cup: Outstanding Netball Player

Manawatu Deaf Society
1984
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: June 1984 (Vol. 21, No. 2)

NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
  • John Hunt
  • Shona McGhie
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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society: Married v Singles Cricket

Manawatu Deaf Society
1984
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

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

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Doug Croskery
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
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!
Susan Hamilton
NZSL Stories
  • Patreena Bryan
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.
St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Est. 1980
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Men’s Basketball Club: B Grade Tournament

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Doug Croskery
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Johnston Cup: Best Basketball Player

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1974
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Junior Singles

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

Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club: Triples

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1982
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Auckland Deaf Society Adrienne Killen Netball Trophy: Most Dedicated Club Member

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Colleen Norris
Est. 1968
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Bob Scott Memorial Shield: Inter-Club Badminton

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jonathan Anton
  • Pam Croskery
  • Kevin Pivac
  • John Mansell
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Doug Croskery