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A bird's eye view...
Monday 17 January | Camera Obscura
From this vantage point today, we would be looking directly at Centre Place. The building on the right remains with Centre Place built around it.
The spirit of Christmas
Saturday 18 December | Camera Obscura
Singing carols is always a good way to get into the spirit of Christmas! This souvenir programme is from the Carols by Candlelight Hamilton Christmas Festival, held at Hamilton High…
Festive display lights up
Saturday 11 December | Camera Obscura
This is H & J Court Ltd Victoria Street shop front for Christmas 1962.
Pollock and Milne
Wednesday 8 December | Stories of Hamilton
In July 1933, it was announced in the Waikato Times that Pollock and Milne had taken over Robinson's, a drapery business at 139 Victoria St.
Christmas dinner fit for a king
Saturday 4 December | Camera Obscura
This menu comes from the Commercial Hotel in 1953. It notes “Compliments of the Season from Mrs and Mrs S. A. Whyte and Staff”.
Taking time out to relax
Saturday 27 November | Camera Obscura
The last Camera Obscura image on 13. 03. 2020, before the first Covid lockdown started in earnest, featured yachts on the lake.
Favourite haunt for film buffs
Saturday 20 November | Camera Obscura
This is a 1992 view of the formerly quite grand theatre.
Whippet a popular model
Saturday 13 November | Camera Obscura
This flier from September 1926 promotes the Whippet, a new vehicle. J. Pomeroy & Co.
Hamilton's Municipal Baths
Wednesday 10 November | Stories of Hamilton
The Municipal Baths were opened on 23 December 1912, a year after the formation of the Hamilton Swimming Club.
Where has this house gone?
Saturday 6 November | Camera Obscura
Driving about town, even walking, odd sights pop up when you least expect them.