
2009
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Silver Medal: Lawn Bowls, New Zealand Deaf Games, Christchurch 2009

NZSL Stories


1979
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, 1979

















NZSL Stories


1988
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Club

















NZSL Stories


1976
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
National Deaf Indoor Bowls Championships, Dunedin 1976
The Open Indoor Bowls Championship for the Deaf was held in Dunedin in 1976. Christchurch and Dunedin teams battle it out, with the hosts winning a hard fought contest 298 pts to Christchurchâs 272 points.





Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Ladies Singles Championship

















NZSL Stories


Est. 1988
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Wellington Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowls for the Deaf: Lowest Points






1989
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
Polishing cloth: Wellington Deaf Indoor Bowls, 1957-1989






2000
video – Taonga source: Pam Witko
Memories of Doreen Forman
Memories of Doreen Forman, a Wellington Deaf Society life member, was recorded on 10th December 2000 â covering some events and recollections from Doreenâs life including the 1931 Napier earthquake.




1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Combined Sports Representatives, 1990

















NZSL Stories


Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Honour Board: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club â Founded 1960

















NZSL Stories


Est. 1962
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre: Doris Jones Memorial Rose Bowl

















NZSL Stories


1995
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Pocket Patch: New Zealand Deaf Lawn Bowls, Scotland 1995









Est. 1960
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Drawn Fours

















NZSL Stories


1952
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Dream Of Deaf People Is Taking Shape – They Will Build A Hall For Themselves
We want a place where deaf people, young and old, can meet together. This is the dream of the Auckland Deaf Adult Society, described by the secretary, Jack Pollard. It is a dream which today is beginning to take real shape.

















NZSL Stories


Est. 1959
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Bowling Club: Champion Singles

















NZSL Stories


Est. 1961
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Welfare Centre Indoor Bowling Club: Brian Tewsley Memorial Trophy â Aggregate Points

















NZSL Stories


1964
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1964

















NZSL Stories


1968
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1968 (Vol. 6, No. 1)
NZSL Stories


1972
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Open Indoor Bowls Championship for the Deaf, Hamilton 1972
A trip to Hamilton for the 1972 Open Indoor Bowls Championship for the Deaf provides a snapshot of NZ at the time. A road trip, sporting events, and a day out relaxing at various attractions presents what seems to be a fun weekend.









1993
video – Taonga source: Deaf Society of Canterbury
Lawn Bowls prizegiving at Christchurch Deaf Society
The Christchurch Deaf Lawn Bowls Club organises its annual prizegiving, with lunch and drinks at Christchurch Deaf Society, on 6th October 1993.





1968
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Societies Convention, 1968

















NZSL Stories


1966
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Indoor Bowls Trophy To Auckland
The Auckland indoor bowls team which beat Northland for the 'Ranfurly Shield of indoor bowls'.

















NZSL Stories


2002
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Northern Sports Team, Lawn Bowls, 2002

















NZSL Stories


2004-2013
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Top: Auckland Deaf Indoor Bowls Club

















NZSL Stories


1968
article – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Deaf Bowler
Former New Zealand titleholder Stewart Smith (Auckland Deaf Welfare League Bowling Club) was one of the early qualifiers in the Indoor Bowls Association's annual Queen's Birthday tournament.

















NZSL Stories


Est. 1972
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Nilsson Cup: Indoor Bowls Singles









2007
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Silver Medal: Lawn Bowls, 47th New Zealand Deaf Games, Auckland 2007







NZSL Stories


2016
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Pen: Indoor Bowls New Zealand, 25th Jubilee









1990
article – Taonga source: The Evening Post
Team wins at contest just by taking part
The four skipped by Margaret Coutts lost both matches at the national women's bowls tournament in Wellington yesterday. But they didn't mind.


Est. 1987
Object – Taonga source: Wellington Deaf Society
M.Welham Cup: Ten Pin Bowls for the Deaf, Ladies Highest Score



