The Australian and New Zealand Deaf men play basketball at the Trans-Tasman Games, held at Lincoln College, Canterbury in January 1979, with a cheerleading performance by the girls. Afterwards is the closing ceremony and awarding of prizes. This was the last time the Trans-Tasman Games were played in New Zealand. There was one more event in Australia, after which the Games ceased in this form.
Trans-Tasman Games 1979 – Basketball
1979 •
- Community Events
- Deaf Sports
The Australian and New Zealand Deaf men play basketball at the Trans-Tasman Games, held at Lincoln College, Canterbury in January 1979.
Gary Brown
Ian Berry
James Townshend
Malcolm Clausen
Morris Coutts
Janet Watt
Andrew Townshend
Ava Buzzard
Bernie Clews
Bruce McHattie
Gary Howard
Graeme Forrest
Margaret Coutts
Peter Downie
Peter Murray
Royce Flynn
Allan Davidson
Betty Bryson
Brenda Williams
Carolyn Berry (Hamlin)
Daniel Beech
David Nunes
Della Buzzard (Lamb)
Jennifer Townshend
Ken McDiarmid
Tom Still
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Produced by:
Michael Hope
Original format:
5" 8mm
Reference number:
SP02-01-SPO79
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