Sue Penman

Trans-Tasman Deaf Games: Opening Ceremony and sports

1979
Coverage of the Trans-Tasman Deaf Games, Lincoln College, Christchurch, 10 January 1979, including opening ceremony and various sports.
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Coverage of the Trans-Tasman Deaf Games, Lincoln College, Christchurch, 10 January 1979, including the Australia Deaf Sports team arriving Christchurch airport. The Australian team along with several Christchurch Deaf visit Sumner School for the Deaf.

Games between the Australian and Christchurch teams included lawn bowls, basketball, cheerleading, table-tennis and badminton.

A traditional Maori wero greats the athletes on arrival and opens the Games.

  1. Barbara Herrick

  2. Margaret Berry

  3. Norman Hay

  4. Royce Flynn

  5. Sue Penman

Donated by Sue Penman
Produced by Sue Penman
Original format 8mm 400ft
Reference number SP07-01-SPO79
Sponsored by Greg Hewgill