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Swimming in Lake Te Koutu (now Te Koo Utu)
Waikato Times 26 February 1887 A large concourse of people met in the Cambridge Domain yesterday to witness the swimming races, organised by the headmaster, Mr Stewart and a committee of old boys. The prizes…
Read MoreThe Ballad of Robert Barlow
According to an entry in the Cambridge Police Charge Book, Robert Barlow, alias Tanete, was imprisoned at 4pm on 8 February 1871 “for stealing from a ‘whare’ at Maungatautari certain articles of clothing also a…
Read MoreIndex of First Families by Ruth Wilkinson
First families of Cambridge 1864-1899 by Ruth Wilkinson is held at the Museum. Here is an index of the families included in this book. If you would like to visit the museum to look at…
Read MoreFamily histories held at the Cambridge Museum
At least forty family histories are held in the Cambridge Museum collection. These are histories that have a Cambridge connection and these might be of interest for your research. If you would like to book…
Read MoreBusy Lizzie Quiz Answers
Here are the answers to our Busy Lizzie research quiz. Download the quiz sheet here CAMBRIDGE PEOPLE AND PLACE 30 minute activity 1902 Widow? They received a Civic Welcome and lunch at the…
Read MoreAnswers – Where there’s a Will
Here are the answers to our “Where there is a Will” quiz. Download the quiz sheet here>Where there’s a Will Quiz Sheet CAMBRIDGE PEOPLE AND PLACE 30 minute activity Robert Morse and his…
Read MoreTower Lego Challenge: Build an Eiffel Tower at the Museum
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED As part of our toys and taonga tākaro exhibition, and in partnership with the The Cambridge-Le Quesnoy Friendship Association, we are holding a lego challenge for children between 3…
Read MoreSt Andrew’s Anglican Church Sesquicentennial Celebration
Come on in and take a look at our display celebrating the 150th Anniversary of St Andrew’s Church. It’s incredible to think it has been part of our town for over seven generations.
Read MoreToys – Taonga tākaro
The games we play growing up are similar no matter in what time or place we live. These taonga tāka (toys) date from the early 1900s to the present day. Can you spot the ones…
Read MoreTe Ihingarangi – Part 6
Part 6 of a history of the Karapiro-Maungatautari area by Te Kaapo Clark and Lyn Tairi. 1800 KO NGATI RAUKAWA, NGATIKOROKI, NGATI WAIRERE, NGATI HAUA While no Pākehā had set foot in the Maungatautari/ Karapiro region…
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