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NZ Deaf Sports Convention 1955 – Christchurch

1955
NZ Deaf Sports Convention is held at Rugby Park, Christchurch in 1955.
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Rugby Park in Christchurch hosted the New Zealand Deaf Sports Convention in 1955. A very popular annual event, bringing the Deaf community together from all over New Zealand. Events are varied, including shot put, relay sprint (North vs South), long jump, and valiant attempts at the triple-jump. Some impressive uniforms, including a very dapper spectator! On the Friday prior to the Convention was the formal 75th celebrations of van Asch, where three hundred former pupils gathered to celebrate the landmark anniversary for the school.

Donated by Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
Produced by Leslie Barratt
Reference number NZFA04-02-SPO55
Sponsored by Otago Deaf Society