Dunedin and Christchurch battle it out at the Christchurch Deaf Club’s Armagh Street hall. This is during winter where the mountain ranges around Christchurch are covered with snow! Players and spectators enjoy some food before Lois Pope opens the speeches, passing on the duties to Russell Welham and Alan Warren.
| Donated by | Deaf Society of Canterbury |
| Produced by | Sue Penman |
| Original format | 400ft 8mm |
| Reference number | DSC18-04-CE76 |
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
The Christchurch Deaf Lawn Bowls Club organises its annual prizegiving, with lunch and drinks at Christchurch Deaf Society, on 6th October 1993.
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 Christchurch’s 272 points.
2003
A Deaf bowling legend, Barry Kinnaird was well known for his indoor and outdoor bowling achievements, participating in many New Zealand opens, Deaf Conventions and international competitions.
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