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- Ontario Training School for Boys
In the 1940s the Ontario Training school housed girls who had encounters with the law. In 1951 the girls were moved to Galt and the house held boys from the Galt Training School. The original school was spread over four large home previouly owned by Americans, but as the decades … In the 1940s the Ontario Training school housed girls who had encounters with the law. In 1951 the girls were moved to Galt and the house held boys from the …Cobourg Public Library - Early Settlement Home at Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street, ca. 1940
This house was demolished in 1965. Post's Corners was one of the first hamlets in the area known as Trafalgar Township. It was located at the intersection of what is now Trafalgar Road (or Seventh Line) and Dundas Street, Oakville, Ontario. Later, the hamlet was known as Postville. This house was demolished in 1965. Post's Corners was one of the first hamlets in the area known as Trafalgar Township. It was located at the intersection of what is …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Store and Garage at Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street, ca1940
This store, gas station and ice cream booth on the south-west corner of Trafalgar Road (7th Line) and Dundas Street was photographed about 1940. The two-storey central building in this photograph is the original Post's Inn, according to Town of Oakville Heritage Planner, Carolyn Van Sligtenhorst in May 2016. Two … This store, gas station and ice cream booth on the south-west corner of Trafalgar Road (7th Line) and Dundas Street was photographed about 1940. The two-storey central building in this …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - A Battalion Commander's Experience in the First Year of the War
Haldenby, Brigadier Eric W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1941), 10 Oct 1940, 112-128 A very simple account of the first year of the war as experienced by a battalion commander in the First Canadian Division. Arrival on New Year's Eve in England. Stationing at Aldershot, the greatest military settlement in the world. Finding elaborate precautions for air-raids. Taking part in a review of … Haldenby, Brigadier Eric W., The Empire Club of Canada Addresses (Toronto, Canada: The Empire Club of Canada, 1941), 10 Oct 1940, 112-128 A very simple account of the first year of the war as experienced by a battalion commander in the First Canadian Division. Arrival on New Year's Eve in England. Stationing …Empire Club of Canada - School of Nursing Graduates, Ontario Hospital Whitby, 1940
A black and white photograph of Nursing Graduates at Ontario Hospital Whitby. This picture was taken on the stage of the recreation hall. Back Row: Isabelle McQuigge, Clovis Baillargeon, Marguerite Cammack, Percy Clarke, Rita LaPlante, Russell Hardick, Miss R. Pearl Sharpe (Superintendent), Albert Nye, Arnold Raison, James Sellers, Mary Clarke, … A black and white photograph of Nursing Graduates at Ontario Hospital Whitby. This picture was taken on the stage of the recreation hall. Back Row: Isabelle McQuigge, Clovis Baillargeon, Marguerite …Whitby Public Library - Merd Reany
Agnes Macphail's brother-in-law Meredith "Merd" Reany (on the right), serving as a cavalryman in Europe Agnes Macphail's brother-in-law Meredith "Merd" Reany (on the right), serving as a cavalryman in EuropeGrey Highlands Public Library - LH1697 Odd Fellows Band - Portrait
The Odd Fellows in Ontario were established very early on in the history of Upper Canada. A lodge was founded in Oshawa in 1847. The peak of expansion seems to have been in the 1920s when Ontario lodges boasted nearly 62,000 members. The Odd Fellows in Ontario were established very early on in the history of Upper Canada. A lodge was founded in Oshawa in 1847. The peak of expansion seems to …Oshawa Public Libraries - James Rowe House, c.1940
This frame house was built about 1856 for James Rowe, the first mayor of Whitby at 1600 Charles Street. In October, 1999, it was moved to the south side of Front Street West and converted into an educational centre and museum.Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James … This frame house was built about 1856 for James Rowe, the first mayor of Whitby at 1600 Charles Street. In October, 1999, it was moved to the south side of …Whitby Public Library - House behind Jordan House
This is a picture of Nancy Martin's grandfather's house circa 1940. The house was located directly behind the Jordan House. It was converted to 2 apartments, but (as of 2009) has been removed by the Town to create a 'right of way'. This is a picture of Nancy Martin's grandfather's house circa 1940. The house was located directly behind the Jordan House. It was converted to 2 apartments, but (as of 2009) …Lincoln Pelham Public Library - Loyal Orange Lodge Hornby No. 165 War Memorial List 1914-1918, 1949
The Loyal Orange Lodge, Hornby No. 165 was taken into the Oakville Orange Lodge in later years. The Loyal Orange Lodge, Hornby No. 165 was taken into the Oakville Orange Lodge in later years.Trafalgar Township Historical Society - 137 Water Street North, ca. 1940
Condition: Copy is excellent. Condition: Copy is excellent.St. Marys Museum - 137 Water Street North, ca. 1940
Condition: Copy is excellent. Condition: Copy is excellent.St. Marys Museum - Tweedsmuir History, Iron Bridge Women's Institute
The scrapbook is held in a protective hard cover and holds various media types including photographs, maps, text, and handwritten notes. The scrapbook is held in a protective hard cover and holds various media types including photographs, maps, text, and handwritten notes.Huron Shores Museum - Rogers, James E., Mrs. (née AlmaNeely) (Died)
appeared in Markdale Standard, 19 Dec 1940, . Date of Event: 1 Dec 1940 ... appeared in Markdale Standard, 19 Dec 1940, . Date of Event: 1 Dec 1940 ...Grey Highlands Public Library - George Wickens and an unidentified woman and man in front of the George H. Sinclair store at the intersection of Plains Road and La Salle Park Road, ca 1940
The 1935 Ford 2-door coach has aftermarket radio antenna and "jazzy " hood louver emblems to give it a personalized or "custom" touch. This was Ford's last year for wire wheels. Power was by "flathead" V-8, 85 H.P. - very respectable by 1935 standards. George Wickens, standing at right, lived … The 1935 Ford 2-door coach has aftermarket radio antenna and "jazzy " hood louver emblems to give it a personalized or "custom" touch. This was Ford's last year for wire …Burlington Historical Society - Certificate of Honour awarded to Paul Edgar Parkin by the citizens of Hamilton, Ontario for service in the Second World War.
Certificates were issued to Hamilton military personnel by the city of Hamilton in April 1940. The certificates, signed by Mayor William Robert Morrison, were also issued as pocket-sized replicas to be carried by the soldiers. The replicas were designed to act as identification as well as serving as a binding … Certificates were issued to Hamilton military personnel by the city of Hamilton in April 1940. The certificates, signed by Mayor William Robert Morrison, were also issued as pocket-sized replicas to …Oakville Museum - William Young (1956-1945) son of Ira and Caroline Young, at his home on Lot 33 Concession 7, Chaffey Township, Muskoka, c1940.
William Young, who was born in North Gwillimbury, Ontario, came to Muskoka with his father, Ira, about 1878. He married Ellen Thompson, daughter of William and Catharine Thompson, May 5, 1887 in the Village of Huntsville. He is pictured here at his home on Lot 33 Concession 7, Chaffey Township. … William Young, who was born in North Gwillimbury, Ontario, came to Muskoka with his father, Ira, about 1878. He married Ellen Thompson, daughter of William and Catharine Thompson, May 5, …Huntsville Public Library - Brooklin Public and Continuation School Students, 1940
This picture was taken on the steps of the Public and Continuation School at the south east corner of Highway 12 and Winchester Road. The Brooklin Public and Continuation School was built in 1923 and demolished in 1982. This photo is printed at page 31 of "100 years of Brooklin … This picture was taken on the steps of the Public and Continuation School at the south east corner of Highway 12 and Winchester Road. The Brooklin Public and Continuation School …Whitby Public Library - Horses at Mill, Circa 1940
This photograph has a large stain on the lower right portion of it. This photograph has a large stain on the lower right portion of it.Huron Shores Museum - Raymond John Hopkins & Norman Lawrence Hopkins In Uniform, Circa 1940
Raymond John Hopkins & Norman Lawrence Hopkins Raymond John Hopkins & Norman Lawrence HopkinsHuron Shores Museum
