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Family History Tips and Tricks
Wednesday 13 October
Researching your family history can be a fascinating and addictive pastime. Here are some tips from our Family History Librarian to help you get started on your journey!
New Zealand's Deadliest Twister - Frankton Tornado
Wednesday 1 September | Stories of Hamilton,
Did you know that Frankton was struck by New Zealand’s deadliest recorded tornado 73 years ago?
Our Timber Giants: Ellis & Burnand
Saturday 21 August | Camera Obscura,
Founded in 1891, Ellis & Burnand grew to become one of the most influential names in New Zealand’s timber industry.
Garden Place, Our Place
Wednesday 18 August | Exhibitions,
Explore the history of Garden Place. It's our place, it's your place.
Hamilton at Play
Wednesday 11 August | Exhibitions,
What did people do for entertainment before the days of the Internet and reality TV shows? Explore a variety of leisure activities from days gone by!
A Goldmining Treasure: Waihi in Its Heyday
Saturday 7 August | Camera Obscura,
In the early 1900s, gold-mining towns like Waihi experienced a period of rapid growth, fuelled by the booming demand for gold.
Hillcrest History
Wednesday 4 August | Exhibitions,
Explore the history of Hillcrest and how it has changed over time. Cover Image: "Bretton", owned by the Horton Family on what is now Flynn Road. Demolished 1917.
Hamilton at Work
Wednesday 28 July | Exhibitions,
Explore how work in and around Hamilton has changed through the years. Cover Image: Haymaking at Waihou, Te Aroha, c. 1910.
Frankton History
Wednesday 21 July | Exhibitions,
Separated by land full of manuka and gorse, Frankton wasn’t always just another suburb of Hamilton. Cover Image: Frankton Junction railway station, c.
Claudelands Through the Years
Wednesday 14 July | Exhibitions,
Explore the history of the suburb of Claudelands. Cover Image: Showjumping at Claudelands Showgrounds, date unknown.