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A Brief History of Seddon Park
Wednesday 19 January | Stories of Hamilton,
Seddon Park is home to Hamilton's main cricket ground. It is used as a test venue, an international one day venue and is the home of Northern Districts Cricket.
Pollock and Milne
Wednesday 8 December | Stories of Hamilton,
In July 1933, it was announced in the Waikato Times that Pollock and Milne had taken over Robinson's, a drapery business at 139 Victoria St.
Christmas Dinner Fit for a King
Saturday 4 December | Camera Obscura,
Christmas dinner in 1953 was a grand affair, especially at Hamilton’s Commercial Hotel.
Hamilton's Municipal Baths
Wednesday 10 November | Stories of Hamilton,
The Municipal Baths were opened on 23 December 1912, a year after the formation of the Hamilton Swimming Club.
Family History Resources at Central Library
Wednesday 27 October | Resources,
Following on from our previous post of five steps to get started with your family history journey, we delve deeper into the resources we hold at Central Library.
Family History Tips and Tricks
Wednesday 13 October | Resources,
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!
G. E. Clark
Wednesday 29 September | Stories of Hamilton,
Mr George Edward Clark was born in Cambridgeshire, England in 1840 and came to New Zealand in 1864.
Suffrage Day - 19 September
Wednesday 15 September
19 September 2021 marks 128 years since New Zealand granted women the right to vote.
Frankton Tornado
Wednesday 1 September | Stories of Hamilton,
Did you know Frankton was hit by New Zealand's deadliest recorded tornado 73 years ago? HCL_00330 The path of destruction caused by the Frankton Tornado. At 11.
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!