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Band's proud tradition
Saturday 2 July | Camera Obscura
The Hamilton Brass Band has a long and proud tradition of music.
Brewing up a storm
Saturday 25 June | Camera Obscura
In terms of the brewing industry, is this scene now a seldom seen scene? This large accumulation of pint beer bottles is by far the greatest number I have ever…
Cats in the Collection
Wednesday 22 June | Stories of Hamilton
Taking photos of our pets is not something that started with camera phones! For as long as we've had the ability to take photographs, we've taken photos of our beloved…
Stamping its mark
Saturday 18 June | Camera Obscura
This small round sticker shows a map of New Zealand and a Friesian cow.
Celebrating city's style
Saturday 11 June | Camera Obscura
We have just seen great celebrations for the Queen’s platinum anniversary. She succeeded her father, King George VI in February 1952.
Royal Visits
Wednesday 8 June | Stories of Hamilton
Visits by the British Royal Family to Aotearoa New Zealand have always been memorial events.
Opera a royal treat
Saturday 4 June | Camera Obscura
Exactly 69 years ago today, the Hamilton Civic Choir, assisted by the Hamilton Civic Orchestra performed Merrie England, a comic opera by Edward German at the Embassy Theatre.
The rules of boat safety
Saturday 28 May | Camera Obscura
Boat safety was a thing over many centuries. Mostly it was unwritten rules for the greater part of the population.
History of the Hamilton Hotel 1865-1985
Wednesday 25 May | Stories of Hamilton
The first Hamilton Hotel, was opened in March of 1865 by Captain W. E. Turner, formerly a commander of the colonial paddle steamer, the PS Rangiriri.
