1954
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The Paralympic movement in Australia began in 1954 at the Shenton Park Annexe, Royal Perth Hospital.
The birthplace of the Paralympic movement in Australia
The birthplace of the Paralympic movement in Australia
George Bedbrook, father of the Paralympic movement in Australia
George Bedbrook, father of the Paralympic movement in Australia
‘Johnno’ Johnston was a key figure in the development of Paralympic sport
‘Johnno’ Johnston was a key figure in the development of Paralympic sport1957
WA ‘Paras’ vs the police cadets on the streets of Perth
WA ‘Paras’ vs the police cadets on the streets of Perth1962
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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 GamesChoose fields
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