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Camera Obscura 4.12.21
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.
Spring fashion from the past
Saturday 30 October | Camera Obscura
This flier from 1950 comes from H & J Court, titled A Preview What’s New for Spring.
Family History Resources at Central Library
Wednesday 27 October | Resources
Following on from our previous post of five steps to get started with your family history journey, we delve deeper into the resources we hold at Central Library.
Renovations - what they uncover
Saturday 23 October | Camera Obscura
This is a scene many of us are familiar with – renovations in the doing but no-one in sight and the sun shining outdoors.
Speaking out on Prohibition
Saturday 16 October | Camera Obscura
This flier dates from October 18, 1928 and promotes a public talk at the Town Hall by Fred Burke.