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Elderly men pass the time of day
Wednesday 14 February | Camera Obscura,
Entering into September across the country, bowling clubs even in the darkest recesses of the very south of the South Island, readied for the season’s opening torrential spring rain notwithstanding.
Drawing room at Silverdale
Sunday 11 February | Camera Obscura,
Today’s image is the drawing room of Silverdale House in 1895, a great example of Victorian décor, patterns everywhere! A sign of the times is also the different musical instruments,…
Cambridge Town Hall
Sunday 11 February | Camera Obscura,
Cambridge Town Hall HCL_08941 In the very lower right-hand corner is possibly a sliver of Lake Street.
Looking back at libraries in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton - Part 4
Wednesday 7 February | Library History,
The second Hamilton Public Library in Victoria c.
Paddle Steamers PS Rawhiti II
Wednesday 7 February | Camera Obscura, Resources,
On the river: Paddle Steamers PS Rawhiti II, thought to have been taken while on her maiden voyage ceria March 1926.
Looking back at libraries in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton - Part 3
Wednesday 7 February | Stories of Hamilton, Library History,
A Church of England Carnival Parade taking place in 1887.
Waikato River and the people of the Tainui waka
Friday 2 February | Stories of Hamilton,
Waikato River HCL_05822 The North Island was once either swampy or covered in dense forest, and the waterways provided the fastest and most efficient network for trade, travel, and communication.
Tourist series postcard - Victoria Street
Thursday 11 January | Camera Obscura,
This is a Tourist Series postcard featuring a southerly view of Victoria Street from just north of Collingwood Street.
Triggs & Denton Ltd advertising catalogue
Wednesday 10 January | Camera Obscura,
This week we have an advertising catalogue from Triggs & Denton Ltd. This catalogue dates from 1939 and the cover page states ‘A New Shop for Hamilton’.
The history of Waikato Hospital part 1
Wednesday 10 January | Stories of Hamilton,
Waikato Hospital in the early 20th Century HCL_09283 The first hospital in Hamilton was established by the 4th Waikato Militia when they arrived in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton in 1864.
1981 Springbok rugby tour
Wednesday 13 December | Stories of Hamilton, Resources,
The 1981 Springbok rugby tour divided the country and inspired widespread protests.