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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.
Looking back at libraries in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton - Part 2
Thursday 2 November | Library History, Stories of Hamilton,
2023 marks the 30th year that the Central Library has been operating from our current location in Garden Place.
Waikato River - the beginning
Wednesday 11 October | Stories of Hamilton, Resources,
The Waikato River is Aotearoa/New Zealand’s longest and journey starts at Mount Ruapehu, high up in the central North Island volcanic zone and flows out into the Tasman Sea at…
Winter shows as they used to be
Saturday 15 July | Camera Obscura,
HCL_04394, Hamilton City Libraries The Winter Show circa 1920. Note the flags of different nations.
Trying it on Scout fundraiser
Saturday 8 July | Camera Obscura,
110 years ago this week, a grand concert was held at the Frankton Town Hall to aid the Boy Scouts’ Hall Building Fund.
Three unknown men in the era of narrow ties
Saturday 1 July | Camera Obscura,
For quite some years now, researchers, historians and genealogists have had great benefit from our collection of photographs.
Latest in milking technology
Wednesday 28 June | Camera Obscura,
Commercial stand for J. B. MacEwan & Co. Ltd the sole agents for the L. K. G. Milking machine and Baltic Separator. 'LKG' stood for Lawrence Kennedy & Gillies.