Explore Wellington Deaf Society's photos which are grouped by decades: club gatherings, picnics, events, team photos and so on! Our fashion may have changed over the years but our spirit still remains the same! Please note, we are still looking for more old photos. If you have any at home, please get in touch with us. Most photos are missing names, information, specific years. If you'd like to volunteer your expertise in this area, let us know!
1960s

Deaf Basketball Team in 1965
Wellington Team (on left) O. Rublis, Dz Svikers, N. Rees, G. Rees, F. Cunniffe, and Mr Cunniffe.
Auckland Team (on right) O. Gibbons, K. Gordon, J. Cheyne, A. Hartley, J. McRae, and T. Gibling.

Group of WDS members in 1966

Tony Walton (on right) being presented with Sportsperson of the year by Sir Francis Kitt in 1969
1970s

Max Howell (left) being presented with a cheque for WDS, in 1971

WDS Members at the Wellington City Council in 1971. 2nd from left is Sir Francis Kitts (Mayor); 3rd from left is Max Howell (WDS President); 4th and 5th from left are Doreen Howell, and Lilian Walton (Lisison Officer).

WDS Picnic in 1976

Tug of war in 1976
1980s

WDS members at Lions Fundraising Fun Run in 1982

1980s Golden Oldies Get Together: Standing (L to R) Jim Monk, Wilson Barrett, Noel Rees, Bill Rees. Sitting (L to R) Mary Rees, Jack Mahoney, Nan Mahoney, Jean Monk, Bessie LeMarquant, Doreen Howell, Max Howell.

Filming of WDS history in 1989

Filming of WDS history in 1989

Celebrating 50th Anniversary of WDS

Celebrating 50th Anniversary of WDS

Celebrating 50th Anniversary of WDS

Celebrating 50th Anniversary of WDS
1990s

1992 WDS Christmas Party - Daniel Kuklinski and Joan Fairbrother

1991 WDS being presented with a cheque by Mana Lions Club

1996 Wellington Badminton Team

1990s WDS Indoor Bowls Team: Back (L to R) Noel Rees, Mark Gates, Maxine Cantwell, Jannette Smith, Geoffrey Jones. Front (L to R) Julie Gates, Doreen Howell, Toni Rees, Mary Rees.