Auckland Deaf Society’s annual picnic at Long Bay where members compete in the 100m sprint (and fake starts!) for the coveted Allen Trophy and the boys show off their bodybuilding moves. The annual infamous tug-o-war for both men’s and women’s, and the Oliver Trophy for Step Distance are also covered.
Annual Picnic at Long Bay 1990
1990 •
- Community Events
- Deaf Club
Auckland Deaf Society’s annual picnic at Long Bay where members compete in the 100m sprint (and fake starts!) and the boys show off their bodybuilding moves.
Teresa Jenkin
Richard Hay
Andie Vowles
Brent Macpherson
Ivan Forsyth
Basil Kroon
Doug Croskery
Lyndon Malcolm
Shalley Ferguson
Andrew Ferguson
Lily Tohilima
Yvonne Doyle
Ray (Raymond) Jenkin
Kevin Pivac
Lisa Shand
Melanie Hyslop
Natasha Jumelet
Pam Croskery
Peter Downie
Richard Peri
Sara Pivac Alexander
Sonia Pivac
Susan Hamilton
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NZSL story – Taonga source: John Hunt
Compiling ‘The Story of the Auckland Deaf Society Inc 1937 – 1987’ book
John was keen to know about the history of Auckland Deaf Society, and upon the approval of the Board of Management, he compiled a book two years before the 50th Anniversary of ADS. It took him three years to finish the book, and it was released one year after the anniversary.
1952
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Annual Picnic at Orewa Beach 1952
Auckland Deaf Adult Society’s annual picnic takes place north of Orewa beach.
1990s
video – Taonga source: Hilda Tamepo
Deaf kaumatua celebrates 50 years of life at Auckland Deaf Society
The 50th birthday of Ivan Tamepo - a respected Deaf elder – is celebrated at ADS, with a karanga, powhiri, waitaia and celebrations in the back hall and upstairs clubroom.
1964
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: Autumn 1964 (Vol. 1, No. 3)
Collection
Collection
Deaf Picnics
Everyone loves a good picnic, especially if you’re Deaf and the picnic is organised by your local Deaf Club! Collection of archival items related to Deaf picnics over the years, with videos, images, news snippets from newsletters and later, NZSL stories!
1973
publication – Taonga source: New Zealand Deaf News
NZ Deaf News: 1973 (Vol. 10, No. 1)
1958
video – Taonga source: Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
Auckland Deaf Welfare Centre building progress
The building of the Auckland Deaf Welfare Centre, followed by footage of the Balmoral Bowling Club, and the newly opened Auckland Harbour Bridge.
1960s
video – Taonga source: Auckland Deaf Society
Auckland Deaf Picnic at Orewa Beach
Deaf people get together at John and Verna McRae’s place before heading to Orewa, Auckland for the Annual ADS Picnic.