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Street Directories
Wednesday 21 December
If you are searching for people or places in the past whether they be residences or business premises then you may like to try searching street directories.
The Richard Douglas Pick Collection
Wednesday 23 November
Richard Douglas Pick, known as Doug, was born in 1901 and died in 1977. He grew up on farms in the South Island and later worked on sheep stations in the North Island.
New Zealand Marine News
Wednesday 9 November
This long running periodical produced by the New Zealand Ship and Marine Society has a wealth of information about the various ships that have plied New Zealand waters.
Where did they live?
Wednesday 26 October
Is it quite interesting to go back years later, and look at your childhood community? The houses, are they all as they were? The roading – gravel? Tar-sealed?
Where did they work?
Wednesday 12 October
Family history is a fascinating study and, sometimes it’s very revealing. Do you ever wonder though, beyond the names and dates, what your ancestors did? Where they lived?
The Auckland Weekly News
Wednesday 28 September
This popular publication from the past used to capture the current affairs and events of both New Zealand and the world with superb photographs and news reports.
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’.
Hamilton as a military settlement – 4th Waikato Militia
Wednesday 31 August | Stories of Hamilton,
Following the Waikato Wars, the colonial government sought to maintain peace in the Waikato. Their solution was to use military settlers.
Through the Lens: Remembering Photographer Henry Edward Gaze
Wednesday 17 August | Stories of Hamilton,
At Hamilton City Libraries, our Special Collections team works with photographs every day.
Tips and Tricks for Using Our Heritage Collections Online Website
Wednesday 3 August
Did you know you can search for items from our Archives and Special Collections from your own device?
The Great Flood of 1907: When the Waikato Went Underwater
Wednesday 6 July | Stories of Hamilton,
In January 1907, Aotearoa experienced one of the most severe floods in its recorded history.