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The Auckland Weekly News
Wednesday 28 September | Resources,
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 | Resources,
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.
Purr-fect Companions: A Look at Cats Through the Lens
Wednesday 22 June | Stories of Hamilton,
Taking photos of our pets is nothing new.
Royal Encounters: A History of Royal Visits to Hamilton
Wednesday 8 June | Stories of Hamilton,
For more than a century, Hamilton has proudly played host to members of the British Royal Family.
Where Hamilton Gathered: The Rise and Fall of a Grand Hotel
Wednesday 25 May | Stories of Hamilton,
The First Hamilton Hotel: 1865–1898 The original Hamilton Hotel opened in March 1865 under the ownership of Captain W. E.
Births, Deaths & Marriages Index - Tips & Tricks
Wednesday 13 April | Resources,
Records of Births, Deaths and Marriages can be a valuable resource when researching your family history.
A collection of Patricks
Wednesday 16 March
To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, we have two different Patrick’s from our photograph collection.
A Day in the Life, 1993
Saturday 19 February | Camera Obscura,
On 22 September 1993, someone set out to capture ‘A Day in the Life of Hamilton’, running through around seven rolls of film – roughly 250 photographs in total.