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- Geoffrey SmithIn this interview, Geoffrey Smith talks about his experiences working in the navy and operating sonar equipment as an Anti-Submarine Detection and Investigation Officer. He describes how he ended up in this specialized division formed by Britain after World War I in order to more effectively hunt submarines. Geoffrey goes …In this interview, Geoffrey Smith talks about his experiences working in the navy and operating sonar equipment as an Anti-Submarine Detection and Investigation Officer. He describes how he ended up …Oakville Public Library
- Alan John CutmoreIn this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and his brother went into the service in 1942. In June of that year he went to Halifax for training in …In this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and …Oakville Public Library
- Bernard W. RichIn this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old because he couldn’t find work in Quebec City with him being so close to the draft age. After working as …In this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old …Oakville Public Library
- Bill ShieldsIn this interview, Bill Shields talks about signing up with the Royal Canadian Navy and being torpedoed while serving in March 1945. Bill went to Hamilton to join the navy and trained there for six weeks before being sent to Nova Scotia and then overseas to Scotland. In Scotland, he …In this interview, Bill Shields talks about signing up with the Royal Canadian Navy and being torpedoed while serving in March 1945. Bill went to Hamilton to join the navy …Oakville Public Library
- David SenstIn this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some time when Russia was threatening Finland. He was present at the defence of Calais, while 250,000 British troops were trying …In this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some …Oakville Public Library
- Frank WaywellIn this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but then felt compelled to join the air force once he saw the severity of the war. He talks about his …In this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but …Oakville Public Library
- Harry BarrettIn this interview, Harry Barrett, former mayor of Oakville, talks about his experiences prior to and in the Second World War. Harry speaks about joining and training with the cadet core for five years. While training with them, he was issued uniforms and Ross Rifles from the First World War …In this interview, Harry Barrett, former mayor of Oakville, talks about his experiences prior to and in the Second World War. Harry speaks about joining and training with the cadet …Oakville Public Library
- Joy SmithIn this interview, Joy Smith discusses being a trainer during World War II as a Non-Commission Officer. Joy explains that she originally became involved in the war effort because her father was a major in the First World War and a colonel of the Queen’s Own Rangers in the Second …In this interview, Joy Smith discusses being a trainer during World War II as a Non-Commission Officer. Joy explains that she originally became involved in the war effort because her …Oakville Public Library
- Oakville Fire Department - 100th AnniversaryThe video explores the evolution of the Oakville Fire Department from its beginnings as a community service organization to its recognition in 1909 as an official department. It relates the story of Pumper No. 8, the special fire truck that was employed in 1948 to fight the Kendall Leather Factory …The video explores the evolution of the Oakville Fire Department from its beginnings as a community service organization to its recognition in 1909 as an official department. It relates the …
- Roy Kelly - Memories of Scouting in OakvilleIn the video, 97 year-old life-long Oakville resident Roy Kelley recalls how he joined the 1st Oakville Scout troop as a Wolf Cub in 1923, and continued to participate in the Scouting Programme through the 1920s and 1930s. Highlights include memories of camps and activities, the building of the Scout …In the video, 97 year-old life-long Oakville resident Roy Kelley recalls how he joined the 1st Oakville Scout troop as a Wolf Cub in 1923, and continued to participate in …
- John CairdIn this interview, John Caird talks about his experiences in the Royal Airforce. John first signed up for duty in Britain and then came across to Canada to train in Moncton and Alberta. He ended up in British Columbia as a trainer as a flying instructor for 15 months and …In this interview, John Caird talks about his experiences in the Royal Airforce. John first signed up for duty in Britain and then came across to Canada to train in …Oakville Public Library
- Wess McIntoshIn this interview, Wess McIntosh speaks about his extensive involvement with the Canadian forces, first with the naval reserves and then with the airforce. Wes joined the navy in 1933, but he also started learning to fly in 1934. From there, he received his private pilot’s license in 1934 and …In this interview, Wess McIntosh speaks about his extensive involvement with the Canadian forces, first with the naval reserves and then with the airforce. Wes joined the navy in 1933, …Oakville Public Library
- Roy KelleyIn a very lengthy interview, Roy Kelley talks about his extensive involvement in World War II. Roy joined up with the militia in 1936 and was sent overseas in 1941. He was with the Lorne Scots and trained in Georgetown, Ontario in addition to spending time in Hamilton, Ontario. Being …In a very lengthy interview, Roy Kelley talks about his extensive involvement in World War II. Roy joined up with the militia in 1936 and was sent overseas in 1941. …Oakville Public Library
- R. F. Hank FordIn this interview, R. F. Hank Ford describes his experiences going into World War II and working as a pilot during the war. Hank entered the war in 1939 after marrying his girlfriend and then trained at St. Catharines, Ontario before going overseas to Europe. He describes at length certain …In this interview, R. F. Hank Ford describes his experiences going into World War II and working as a pilot during the war. Hank entered the war in 1939 after …Oakville Public Library
- Trudeau Symposium, 2002-2004Accruals: No further accruals expected.Accruals: No further accruals expected.St. Jerome's University Library
- Four-storey tall digesterThe first pulp and paper mill in Sturgeon Falls (1901-1902) was one of the earliest in Canada. It was built at the site of the present power house on the island in the Sturgeon River. Their two-machine newsprint mill had a capacity of about 23,000 tons of newsprint a year,(75 …The first pulp and paper mill in Sturgeon Falls (1901-1902) was one of the earliest in Canada. It was built at the site of the present power house on the …Société historique de Nipissing Ouest
- Bureau du moulin Weyerhaeuser, Sturgeon Falls / Weyerhaeuser Mill Office, Sturgeon FallsPhoto du bureau dans le moulin Weyerhaeuser à Sturgeon Falls avant sa démoliton en 2004. / Photograph of the Weyerhaeuser mill office in Sturgeon Falls before its demolition in 2004.Photo du bureau dans le moulin Weyerhaeuser à Sturgeon Falls avant sa démoliton en 2004. / Photograph of the Weyerhaeuser mill office in Sturgeon Falls before its demolition in 2004.Société historique de Nipissing Ouest
- Group Photograph of the Sundridge Lion's Club, 2006Colour photograph of the members the Sundridge Lion's Club. There are three rows of men. About half the men are wearing purple Lion's Club vests. The picture was taken in front of the a building with a porch.Colour photograph of the members the Sundridge Lion's Club. There are three rows of men. About half the men are wearing purple Lion's Club vests. The picture was taken in …Sundridge - Strong Union PL
- Formerly Duval's Barber ShopThe South River barber was Napoleon E. 'Nipper' Duval.The South River barber was Napoleon E. 'Nipper' Duval.South River - Machar Union PL
- CWGC marker for the grave of Frank Manley, 1894-1916.For further information see the Milton Historical Society web page and also the book "Milton remembers WWI" by John Challinor II and Jim Dills. SCAN ONLYFor further information see the Milton Historical Society web page and also the book "Milton remembers WWI" by John Challinor II and Jim Dills. SCAN ONLYMilton Historical Society