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Dictionary of Australasian Signs, 1982

This was the first Signed English dictionary, published in 1982. It was used in schools all over Australia, and also in New Zealand and some other Pacific countries. It was referred to as the ‘Green Book’ by many deaf people.

Source
Jeanes, R. C. & Reynolds, B. E. (Eds.) (1982). Dictionary of Australasian signs for communication with the deaf. Victorian School for Deaf Children.

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Jeanes, R. C. & Reynolds, B. E. (Eds.) (1982). Dictionary of Australasian signs for communication with the deaf. Victorian School for Deaf Children.

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