1989
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Key Ring: New Zealand Deaf Amateur Sports Association
NZSL Stories
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.
1998
video – Taonga source: AUT Visual Languages Section
Memories of Susan Thomas (1998)
Susan, born as the only deaf person in a hearing family, talks about the dialect differences in sign between the South Island and the North Island, oralism, moving cities, participating in the Trans-Tasman Games, and meeting her husband, Paul.
1990
article – Taonga source: NZ Herald
Inquiry into Curry murder prosecution
The Police Complaints Authority started an inquiry into a murder charge made in 1988 against Ivan Curry, who is profoundly deaf. The weekend screening of a documentary on TVNZ Channel One's 'The Remand of Ivan Curry', had raised concerns about the way the police handled the case.
Est. 1993
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Club Darts: Player of the League – Singles
Est. 1990
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Manawatu Deaf Social Club: Mixed Doubles – 8 Ball Pool
Est. 2007
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Pool & Darts: Manawatu Deaf Social Club vs Wellington Deaf Social Club
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.
1994
publication – Taonga source: National Foundation for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
NFD Communicate: October 1994
NZSL Stories
1995
video – Taonga source: Richard Peri
Second test: New Zealand Deaf vs South Africa
The first ever International Deaf Rugby Test Series was held in New Zealand in 1995 between New Zealand and South Africa. South Africa won the series 2-1.
NZSL Stories
2004
video – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
St Dominic’s 60th Jubilee
Ex-pupils talk about their memories and tell stories about St Dominic’s at the 60th reunion in Feilding, during Waitangi Weekend in 2004.
1994
article – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
250 attend school’s jubilee celebrations
Three first-year pupils and three sets of twins numbered among the 250 or so former pupils, teachers, family and friends who attended the St Dominics School for the Deaf 50th jubilee over Anzac Weekend.
Est. 2000
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
M.D.S Shona Beamsley Cup: Men’s Singles
1981
video – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Joan Bailey films Deaf performing at the Palmerston North Telethon!
Local Manawatu Deaf people appear on Telethon to sign a song, after Joan Bailey films a range of Deaf people at their workplaces - a welder, spraypainter, seamstress, data entry clerk and joiner.
1965
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Pocket Patch: International Deaf Games, Washington 1965
1987
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Team Photo: Manawatu Deaf Society Men’s Basketball, 1987
NZSL Stories
Est. 1962
COLLECTIONS – CURATED BY SIGNDNA: DEAF NATIONAL ARCHIVE
Manawatu Deaf Society
SignDNA is grateful to the Manawatu Deaf Society who have donated a large collection of films, recorded and edited by Joan Bailey, its founder. Established in 1962, it was originally named the Manawatu Deaf Sports Club. Later it was changed to the Manawatu Deaf Society.
1981
video – Taonga source: Sue Penman
NZ Deaf Sports Convention, Palmerston North 1981
Interesting footage of the NZ Deaf Sports Convention in Palmerston North, 1981, filmed by Sue Penman.
NZSL Stories
2015
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Pen: Manawatu Deaf Society 50th Anniversary, 1962-2012
1992
Images – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Team Photo: Auckland Deaf Society Table Tennis Representative Team, 1992
NZSL Stories
1967
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1967 (Vol. 4, No. 3)
NZSL Stories
2016
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Pen: Indoor Bowls New Zealand, 25th Jubilee
1954
article – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
School For The Deaf Is £68,000 Addition To Catholic Charities
The new St. Dominic's School for deaf children, which is set in spacious 23-acre grounds and can accommodate between 40 and 50 children, is the only institution for deaf children in New Zealand not operated by the State.
2001
publication – Taonga source: Oticon Foundation
Soundscape: February 2001
NZSL Stories
2013
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Deaf Southern Star: 2013 (Vol. 35, No. 4)
1998
Images – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Group Photo: Manawatu Deaf Women’s Group, 30 Years Celebration, 1998
2001
video – Taonga source: Dorothy Jones
Manawatu Deaf Netball: 25th Year Jubilee!
The Manawatu Deaf Netball Club celebrates 25 years of netballing adventures in June 2001 with stories, photos and even a cake!
2015
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Souvenir Pen: Manawatu Deaf Indoor Bowls Club – 40th Anniversary, 1975-2015
1970-80s
Object – Taonga source: Manawatu Deaf Society
Netball and Athletic Uniform: Manawatu Deaf Society
NZSL Stories
1978
publication – Taonga source: St Dominic’s Catholic Deaf Centre
Catholic Deaf Newsletter: April 1978 (Vol. 1, No. 1)