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1973
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society’s trip to Mount Ruapehu

Members of the Manawatu Deaf Club and their children take a bus trip to Mt Ruapehu, September 1973 for a fun day.
Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
Est. 1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Johnston Cup: Best Basketball Player

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Feilding Hotel and Deaf Society: Friendship Challenge Trophy – Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
1960-70s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Handmade Athletic and Basketball Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Badge: Manawatu Deaf Society’s 25th Anniversary

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2008
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Deaf Club, Central Zone: 8 Ball Pool

Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 2006
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Men’s Pairs – Darts

Manawatu Deaf Society
1980
article – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Watch out for the whistle

An Auckland-Manawatu netball game with a difference – all the players were deaf. Deaf people from all over New Zealand are participating in the 25th NZ deaf sports convention which began in Hamilton yesterday.
Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
1987
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Bottle Opener: Manawatu Deaf Society 25th Anniversary

Manawatu Deaf Society
1999
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Framed Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society – Our completed Clubroom

Manawatu Deaf Society
2016
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Souvenir Pen: Indoor Bowls New Zealand, 25th Jubilee

Manawatu Deaf Society
1976
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman

NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Palmerston North 1976

The Christchurch team travel to Palmerston North for the NZ Deaf Sports Convention on Labour Weekend, 1976.
Sue Penman
NZSL Stories
  • John Mansell
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1976
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Understand the Silence: A Silent Documentary about the Silent World of Deafness

This documentary was filmed and edited by Joan Bailey and released in 1976. It covers the preparation and running of the St Dominics Gala Day, as well as Manawatu Deaf Club picnics, and the Manawatu Womens Group.
Manawatu Deaf Society
Est. 1985
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls: Hazelwood Trophy – Pairs

Manawatu Deaf Society
1986
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News

NZ Deaf News: Winter 1986 (Vol. 22. No. 4)

NZSL Stories
  • John Hunt
1987
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club, 1987

Manawatu Deaf Society
2008
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Silver Medal: Lawn Bowls, 48th New Zealand Deaf Games, Palmerston North 2008

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Tony Walton
  • Shona McGhie
1980
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre

Ephpheta: December 1980 (Vol. 3, No. 4)

St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
2010
Object – Taonga source: Mary Johnson

Framed Memorabilia: Mary Johnson and her MNZM medal, awarded 2010

Mary Johnson
1980
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: St. Dominic’s O.B. Basketball Deaf Club, 1980

Manawatu Deaf Society
1979
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

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

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
1976
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Pennant: Manawatu Deaf Men’s Basketball Assn, Memento of N.S.W Tour 1976

Manawatu Deaf Society
2022
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Souvenir Mug: Manawatu Deaf Society’s 60th Anniversary, 1962-2022

Manawatu Deaf Society
1986
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Netball, 1986

Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
  • Shona McGhie
  • Tony Walton
biography
Profile

Daniel ‘Danny’ Beech (Benemerenti Medal)

Daniel (Danny) Beech was born in Pahiatua in 1942 and attended St Dominic’s School for Deaf Children from the age of 5. Danny embarked on a life crammed with commitment and loyalty to the NZ Deaf community.
1993
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society

Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Darts Club, 1993

Manawatu Deaf Society
1998
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

Happy Halloween: Manawatu Deaf Society

With 31st October falling on a Saturday in 1998, Manawatu Deaf Society takes the opportunity to host a Halloween party! The kids in particular look genuinely terrifying, with prizes for the best dressed child and adult!
Dorothy Jones
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.
2000
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

Christmas speeches and unveiling of trophy cupboard at Manawatu

The MDS Xmas party on 16 December 2000 is an opportunity to reveal its new trophy cupboard at the far left-hand corner of the clubroom.
Dorothy Jones
2002
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones

40th Anniversary: Weekend-long celebrations at Manawatu Deaf Society!

Manawatu Deaf Society celebrates its 40th anniversary with a packed weekend-long programme in September 2002.
Dorothy Jones