Deborah Fitz-Herbert
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.
Frankton Railway Station 1975
Thursday 11 January | Camera Obscura,
This is a very peaceful scene. Could it have been a Sunday?
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.
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,
The 1981 Springbok rugby tour divided the country and inspired widespread protests.