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- Our town's sounds have changedThe sounds of Oakville's history explored through childhood memories.The sounds of Oakville's history explored through childhood memories.Oakville Historical Society
- Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville: The First One Hundred Years.See link to images on right hand side for subsequent pages of this booklet.See link to images on right hand side for subsequent pages of this booklet.Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- Knox Presbyterian Church, 175th anniversary celebration: "Shall We Gather at the River", Sunday, April 13th, 2008, 9:30 a.m."On a Sunday in April 1833, twelve people from the community and a minister from Hamilton gathered together for worship in a rough wooden building that sat on the east bank of the Sixteen Mile Creek. From those humble beginnings Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville stands today as an impressive witness …"On a Sunday in April 1833, twelve people from the community and a minister from Hamilton gathered together for worship in a rough wooden building that sat on the east …Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- Oakville’s forgotten historyAn article recalling Oakville's often forgotten Black History. This article was written as Emancipation Day was approaching in 2009.An article recalling Oakville's often forgotten Black History. This article was written as Emancipation Day was approaching in 2009.Oakville Public Library
- In memoriam to John Barclay, Esq. : Presbyterian Church, Oakville, February 1st, 1900.......Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- Newsclipping: Rescued dog from death, is himself injured: "Sandy" MacDonald was critically injured when struck down by auto,......Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- Newsclipping: Fifty years after: Golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Balmer, of Oakville: a family re-union, 1895, in 2 parts.See link to images on right hand side for second half of this news clipping.See link to images on right hand side for second half of this news clipping.Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- Newsclipping: Hundreds assembled at Marlatt funeral: public service was held in Knox Presbyterian Church at Oakville, in 2 parts.See link to images on right hand side for second half of this news clipping.See link to images on right hand side for second half of this news clipping.Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- Newsclipping: Passing of John MacDonald."He came to Canada in 1870 and engaged in the cattle and butcher business... He was for many years a prominent figure in the business life of Oakville, and for a number of years served as town Councillor and Reeve. The deceased was a member of the Board of Managers …"He came to Canada in 1870 and engaged in the cattle and butcher business... He was for many years a prominent figure in the business life of Oakville, and for …Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- Death: MacDonald, Sarah Ann - on Wednesday, November 30, 1955, Sarah Ann Pearce of Oakville, wife of the late Alexander MacDonald.........Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- Alexander MacDonald, 68, one of Oakville's most respected residents died at his home on Colborne St... A lifelong member of the Presbyterian church, he served for many years on the board of management and in the choir of Knox church.......Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- News clipping: Pet dog nearly cost Oakville man his life."...Alex MacDonald, the well-known blacksmith...ran into the road to pick up the canine when he was struck by an auto....""...Alex MacDonald, the well-known blacksmith...ran into the road to pick up the canine when he was struck by an auto...."Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- News clipping: Jacques-MacDonald wedding announcement."...Isabella Pearce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacDonald of Oakville, became the bride of Dr. Lloyd A. Jacques, also of Oakville.""...Isabella Pearce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex MacDonald of Oakville, became the bride of Dr. Lloyd A. Jacques, also of Oakville."Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- News clipping: High honor paid Alex MacDonald."Striking tribute to the memory of Alexander MacDonald, for over 40 years prominent in business and in Knox church...The honorary pall-bearers were: W.A. Chisholm, Dr. J.H. Stead, Hugh S. Wilson, W.T. Marlatt, C.M. Heddle and R.B. Barclay. Active pall-bearers: John E. Ford, E.N. Killer, Arthur Hillmer, John Duncan, William Hill …"Striking tribute to the memory of Alexander MacDonald, for over 40 years prominent in business and in Knox church...The honorary pall-bearers were: W.A. Chisholm, Dr. J.H. Stead, Hugh S. Wilson, …Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- News clipping: Veteran blacksmith passes at Oakville: Alexander MacDonald resident for nearly half century."He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church and served manyyears on the board of management and in the choir of Knox church.""He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church and served manyyears on the board of management and in the choir of Knox church."Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- News clipping: Masonic rites observed at funeral of Dr. L.A. Jacques: prominent and popular dentist dies suddenly.......Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- News clipping: Obituary for Sarah Ann MacDonald, 1955."Ill for the past year and a half, Mrs. Sarah Ann MacDonald, widow of the late Alexander MacDonald, died on Wednesday, November 30...For many years she was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church, the Ladies' Aid and the Women's Missionary Society.""Ill for the past year and a half, Mrs. Sarah Ann MacDonald, widow of the late Alexander MacDonald, died on Wednesday, November 30...For many years she was an active member …Knox Presbyterian Church, Oakville
- "Ab has vivid memories of Oakville’s past" written by Wilma Blokhuis, Oakville Beaver, September 17, 1975This article has photographs of Whitaker's Garage which was at Dundas and Trafalgar Roads. An October 1960 "Trafalgar Day Special" insert in the local newspaper, Trafalgar Journal - The Home Newspaper of Oakville and Trafalgar, has an article on area carriage works and garages. The Trafalgar Township Historical Association has …This article has photographs of Whitaker's Garage which was at Dundas and Trafalgar Roads. An October 1960 "Trafalgar Day Special" insert in the local newspaper, Trafalgar Journal - The Home …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Investigation called into harbor safetyLilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 24 Apr 1987 An investigation into safety measures at the Oakville harbors in being called for by town officials.Lilian Dirisio, Oakville Beaver, 24 Apr 1987 An investigation into safety measures at the Oakville harbors in being called for by town officials.Oakville Public Library
- Ontario group backs saving town landmarkOakville Journal Record, 2 Jan 1973 The Architectural Conservatory of Ontario adds the preservation of Oakville's Erchless Estate to this list of projects.Oakville Journal Record, 2 Jan 1973 The Architectural Conservatory of Ontario adds the preservation of Oakville's Erchless Estate to this list of projects.Oakville Public Library