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- The First Propellers at Kingston"Before 1841 propeller-driven steamboats were virtually unknown on the Great Lakes. Suddenly, that summer, propellers (as they came to be better known) began to enter the waters of Lake Ontario at Kingston. Before the Vandalia appeared on her trial trips in late November, at least four propellers had made their …"Before 1841 propeller-driven steamboats were virtually unknown on the Great Lakes. Suddenly, that summer, propellers (as they came to be better known) began to enter the waters of Lake Ontario …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Golden finish for Staples, ill.Orillia Packet & Times, 7 Sep 2016, Section B, p. 1 ...Orillia Packet & Times, 7 Sep 2016, Section B, p. 1 ...Orillia Public Library
- Dacotah (Barge), U6145, aground, 24 Sep 1901Reason: aground Remarks: Total loss ?Reason: aground Remarks: Total loss ?Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Okoura (Propeller), fire, 5 Sep 1878Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossReason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colin Munro (Propeller), C, fire, 30 Oct 1883Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossReason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Jane Miller (Propeller), sunk, 23 Nov 1881Reason: sunk Lives: 25 Freight: general Remarks: Total lossReason: sunk Lives: 25 Freight: general Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Eastnor (Propeller), burnt, 16 Nov 1933Reason: burnt Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossReason: burnt Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- 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