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Auckland Co-operative Society Ltd
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
Price list for a range of grocery items including oil and paint HCLE_00015 This pricelist dates from 1921 and shows that competitive food prices are certainly nothing new.
Red Cross nurses
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
This striking photo was donated to our heritage collection by a descendant of Clara Hooker, who can be seen leading a proud group of Red Cross nurses.
Traction engine
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
Engine towing implement HCL_00233 Before quadbikes and tractors, some farmers were able to utilise traction engines to mechanise some of their tasks.
Letter regarding Frank Leslie Ryburn's tree in Memorial Park
Wednesday 28 February | Camera Obscura,
Here is a letter dated August 1928 from Mr J. Ryburn of ‘Oaklands’, Ngahinapouri.
The Waikato Hotel
Tuesday 27 February | Camera Obscura,
Built in 1878, the Waikato Hotel was located on the southeast corner of Grey Street and Clyde Street HCL_04429 This historic photo shows the Waikato Hotel, which came under the lease…
The history of Waikato Hospital part 2
Thursday 15 February | Stories of Hamilton,
Lounge in Ward 18 at Waikato Hospital c.
Bridge & Anglesea Streets roundabout
Thursday 15 February | Camera Obscura,
This photograph captures a moment in time when the Bridge and Anglesea Street roundabout was a simple t-intersection.
Old Hamiltonians
Thursday 15 February | Camera Obscura,
HCL_00334 An image of influential Hamiltonians. We have identified (standing, from left) E Coleman, W Crawford ?
Opening Day Traditions: Bowling Into Spring
Wednesday 14 February | Camera Obscura,
As September rolled in across the country, bowling clubs - stretching even into the southernmost corners of the South Island - prepared for another season, regardless of the inevitable spring…
Looking back at libraries in Kirikiriroa/Hamilton - Part 4
Wednesday 7 February | Library History,
The second Hamilton Public Library in Victoria c.
Paddle Steamers PS Rawhiti II
Wednesday 7 February | Camera Obscura,
On the river: Paddle Steamers PS Rawhiti II was thought to have been taken while on her maiden voyage ceria March 1926.
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.