Hidden Hamilton

Discovering stories about Hamilton - its people, places, past and present.

28 July, 2015

Pina Deli - a community of food lovers

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Pina Deli has been serving the cosmopolitan community of Hamilton and beyond for 54 years. There have been eight different owners of the bus...
09 July, 2015

Northern Star Hotel

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‘This must be the best position in Hamilton,’ Des Ramplin observed to his wife Marie, as they were discussing the prospect of buying the 110...
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21 June, 2015

Last days of the Newcastle trams

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Hamilton has a lively history as a transport hub. I am reminded of this when I drive past Hamilton Station, ever since the heavy rail line w...
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05 June, 2015

From ship's mate to Hamilton station master

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When Harry (Henry) Frank Nesbitt was christened in 1858 at St Pancras Old Church, London, his godfather was Admiral Sir Charles Kelso, of th...
26 May, 2015

St Peter's Anglican Church, Hamilton

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Hundreds of children were on the march, a more-or-less orderly line snaking its way from St Peter’s Anglican Church to Hamilton Station. At ...
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19 May, 2015

The Roxy Theatre

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When I first heard Colin Chapman’s name spoken, it was in reverential tones. ‘Of course, you know of Colin Chapman.’ I didn’t, then – but n...
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14 May, 2015

Elisa and Peter Sandrone

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These days, Elisa Sandrone is retired from her work as restaurateur, cooking teacher, child care provider, caterer and chef. But with her fr...
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25 April, 2015

When Hudson Street hummed

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At the northern end of Hudson Street, Hamilton, amid residential houses, was a veritable hive of industry. But it was more than that – it wa...
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15 April, 2015

The Michelangelo Centre

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It had been his dream for a dozen years or more – an opulent function centre in the heart of Hamilton, a dazzling extravaganza of imported s...
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27 March, 2015

One bet each way - Tony and Clare Rufo

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Over the past decade, Hamilton residents Tony (Antonio) and Clare Rufo have travelled regularly to San Donato Val di Comino, Tony’s ancestra...
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