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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?
Cats in the Collection
Wednesday 22 June | Stories of Hamilton,
Taking photos of our pets is not something that started with camera phones!
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.
The motorcycle gang
Saturday 14 May | Camera Obscura,
Last week we featured a pamphlet detailing motorcycle races to be held at Claudelands showground. The event was organized by the Hamilton Motorcycle Club.
Racing for a good cause
Saturday 7 May | Camera Obscura,
This flier is promoting a fundraising event held on 10 December 1932. Motor cycle races were held at Claudelands Racecourse, the “Best and Only Banked Track in the Dominion”.