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The history of Waikato Hospital part 2
Thursday 15 February | Stories of Hamilton,
Lounge in Ward 18 at Waikato Hospital c.
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.
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…
Looking back at libraries in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton - Part 1
Wednesday 24 May | Library History, Stories of Hamilton,
2023 marks the 30th year that the Central Library has been operating from our current location in Garden Place.
Library History - Mobile Library
Wednesday 12 April | Stories of Hamilton, Resources, Library History,
When the Hamilton Public Libraries changed from subscription to free membership in the 1960s library usage skyrocketed. There were only two library sites, Frankton, and the city centre.
Library History - Frankton Library
Wednesday 29 March | Resources, Stories of Hamilton, Library History,
Frankton Junction Library was opened by the Mayor J. R. Fow on the 22nd of September 1923. Frankton residents had been advocating for a library for many years.
Garden Place Trucks
Wednesday 4 January | Stories of Hamilton,
In January 1939, just as the new year began, trucks began to rumble around urban Hamilton. This was the start of the removal of Garden Place Hill.
Hamilton Post office - a Victoria Street landmark
Wednesday 14 September | Stories of Hamilton,
Hamilton Post office was situated in Victoria Street opposite the Bank of New Zealand which was on the corner of Hood Street. It is now ‘Artspost Galleries & Shop’.