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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.

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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’.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Purr-fect Companions: A Look at Cats Through the Lens

Wednesday 22 June | Stories of Hamilton,

Taking photos of our pets is nothing new.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A collection of Patricks

Wednesday 16 March

To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, we have two different Patrick’s from our photograph collection.

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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.

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