1962
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The 1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games were held in Perth, the then home of disability sport in Australia, with the Royal Perth Hospital being a key driving force.

Australia at the 1962 Perth Commonwealth Paraplegic Games

Australia at the 1962 Perth Commonwealth Paraplegic Games
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List of the members of the 1962 Australian Commonwealth Paraplegic Team for the Perth Games, with links to the members’ Wikipedia articles.

1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games Australian Team list

1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games Australian Team list

Flyer for the 1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games

Flyer for the 1962 Commonwealth Paraplegic Games

Australian team marches in the opening ceremony

Australian team marches in the opening ceremony

English team marches in the opening ceremony

English team marches in the opening ceremony

Group photo – all the competitors from all nations

Group photo – all the competitors from all nations

The official program

The official program

It all started in the rehab hospitals

It all started in the rehab hospitals

A friendly Games

A friendly Games

But Australia came to compete

But Australia came to compete

Swimmers wait for their chance

Swimmers wait for their chance

Season ticket – official pass

Season ticket – official pass

Rocking their Australian caps

Rocking their Australian caps

Aiming for another medal

Aiming for another medal

Trophy for the most successful team

Trophy for the most successful team
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