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1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Badge: NZDASA Trans-Tasman Games, Christchurch – January 1979

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
1984
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

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

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Feilding Hotel and Deaf Society: Friendship Challenge Trophy – Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
1991
article – Taonga source: The Dominion

Clowning Around

They are all members of Palmerston North-based Madedra (Manawatu Deaf Drama Group). Chilean-born drama tutor, Rolmedo Olmedo reckons he has found in them some of the best mime actors he has ever worked with. "They are so natural," he says.
1954
article – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

NEW ST. DOMINIC’S SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF OPENING IN FEILDING: Over 3000 Attended Ceremony Yesterday

Over 3000 people flocked to St. Dominic's School for the Deaf yesterday afternoon to hear the Catholic Prelate, His Grace Archbishop P.T.B. McKeefry, bless the new building and officially open it.
St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Doubles – Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
1989
Object – Taonga source: Lorraine Butler

Bronze Medal: Women’s Basketball, 16th World Deaf Games, Christchurch

Lorraine Butler
NZSL Stories
  • Susie Ovens
  • Tony Walton
  • Shirley Bregmen
  • Jeff Went
Est. 1998
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society: Stirrer of the Year

Manawatu Deaf Society
1998
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

First Test: New Zealand Deaf vs Australia Deaf Netball

The grit! The determination! The hours of practice! Finally it’s game day for the first Deaf Netball New Zealand versus Australia in Manawatu. Watch highlights of the gameplay followed by expert post-match analysis and limbo shenanigans at MDS. Good times.
Dorothy Jones
1988
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NFD Journal: March 1988 (Vol. 2, No. 1)

National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Wall Mounted Honour Board at Manawatu Deaf Society, in Memorial of Joan Caroline Bailey

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

Jones Trophy: Manawatu Netball Competition

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2007
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Pool & Darts: Manawatu Deaf Social Club vs Wellington Deaf Social Club

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1970
Object – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Aotearoa Turi Shield: Total Points – New Zealand Deaf Games/Sports Convention

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Kevin Pivac
1990
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Ten Pin Bowling, October 1990

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
  • Ruth Jessep
  • Colleen Norris
1983
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: July 1983

NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • John Hunt
  • Susie Ovens
  • Shona McGhie
  • Jeff Went
2016
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Souvenir Pen: Indoor Bowls New Zealand, 25th Jubilee

Manawatu Deaf Society
1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Key Ring: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
  • Jeff Went
1994
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Jersey: Central Zone Deaf Rugby

Manawatu Deaf Society
1991
article – Taonga source: The Dominion

People Power: Madedra

Madedra, the Manawatu Deaf Drama Group, is putting on a show 'People' which plays at the National Library next Sunday. They have also been invited to perform in the International Festival of Deaf Theatre in Spain but still needed to raise enough money.
1990s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Netball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Indoor Bowling Club, Easter 1983

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

Memories of Keith and Irene Gordon

Memories of Keith and Irene Gordon, recorded on 27 June 2000. They were both foundation members of Manawatu Deaf Society – founded on 7 July 1962. Keith was awarded life membership of Manawatu Deaf Society on 16 December 2000.
Dorothy Jones
NZSL Stories
  • Patreena Bryan
1980
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Tee Shirt: 25th Anniversary, N.Z. Deaf Sports Convention, 1949-1980

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
1983
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sport Convention, Dunedin 1983

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Jeff Went
  • Kevin Pivac
  • Colleen Norris
  • Milton Reedy
  • Tony Walton
  • Susie Ovens
  • Terry Kane
1983
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: January 1983 (Vol. 20, No. 1)

NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Terry Kane
  • Jeff Went
  • Jonathan Anton
  • John Hunt
  • Shona McGhie
  • Janet Watt
1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Wooden Plaque: Central Districts Deaf Sports Versus Australia, Wellington 1985

Manawatu Deaf Society
1990
video – Taonga source: Jeff Went

The Miss Deaf New Zealand competition, 1990

Coverage of the Miss Deaf New Zealand competition, hosted during the 34th New Zealand Games for the Deaf social evening at Auckland Deaf Society, October 1990.
Jeff Went
1992
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Indoor Bowls Group, 1992

Manawatu Deaf Society
1979
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society

Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Sports Representatives, N.Z. Deaf Sport Convention 1979

Auckland Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Colleen Norris
  • Tony Walton
  • Milton Reedy
  • Terry Kane
  • Kevin Pivac