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- Geographic Location: Kingston
- Geographic Location: Wiarton
- Geographic Location: Whitby
- 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 1901
Reason: aground Remarks: Total loss ? Reason: aground Remarks: Total loss ?Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Okoura (Propeller), fire, 5 Sep 1878 Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total loss Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Colin Munro (Propeller), C, fire, 30 Oct 1883 Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total loss Reason: fire Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Jane Miller (Propeller), sunk, 23 Nov 1881
Reason: sunk Lives: 25 Freight: general Remarks: Total loss Reason: sunk Lives: 25 Freight: general Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes - Eastnor (Propeller), burnt, 16 Nov 1933 Reason: burnt Lives: nil Remarks: Total loss Reason: burnt Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- "Remember Them Still" Poem
REMEMBER THEM STILL Like everything else it's different this year. Tradition is changing, with many a tear. Though sombre it's true,we remember them still who sacrificed life and went over the hill to their deaths ,full of honour , cut off in their prime, the waste and the sadness ,a … REMEMBER THEM STILL Like everything else it's different this year. Tradition is changing, with many a tear. Though sombre it's true,we remember them still who sacrificed life and went over …Whitby Public Library - Whitby Gazette and Chronicle (1912), 15 Apr 1915
... ...Whitby Public Library - House Numbering In Whitby (a post card), July 1935
Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service to the town, free of charge, during the Great Depression. By the summer of 1935, Whitby had a population of about 4,000 people and a house numbering … Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian minister. Van Wyck provided this service to the town, free of charge, during …Whitby Public Library - Pandemic Christmas
A Pandemic Christmas The year 2020 will go down in history, Such changes we've seen, the future's a mystery, It started in China with a wee small bat And quickly spread over the world map. Put a mask on your face if you care, Don't shake a hand, don't you … A Pandemic Christmas The year 2020 will go down in history, Such changes we've seen, the future's a mystery, It started in China with a wee small bat And quickly …Whitby Public Library - Letter to Amos Wright
Postal stamps: Whitby Dec. 31 Richmond Hill Ja 1. Richmond Hill 1852 OW Postal stamps: Whitby Dec. 31 Richmond Hill Ja 1. Richmond Hill 1852 OWRichmond Hill Public Library - Letter from Mayor Harry Jermyn to the Embassy of the USSR, 1958
The original Whitby Dunlops were founded in 1954 when the 1952-53 Oshawa Generals were disbanded after their arena burned down. Some of the players, along with coach and manager, Wren Blair, formed the Oshawa Truckers for the 1953-54 season. In 1954, the Oshawa Truckers relocated to Whitby and were temporarily … The original Whitby Dunlops were founded in 1954 when the 1952-53 Oshawa Generals were disbanded after their arena burned down. Some of the players, along with coach and manager, Wren …Whitby Public Library - Petition from Whitby Dunlops fans, 1957
The original Whitby Dunlops were founded in 1954 when the 1952-53 Oshawa Generals were disbanded after their arena burned down. Some of the players, along with coach and manager, Wren Blair, formed the Oshawa Truckers for the 1953-54 season. In 1954, the Oshawa Truckers relocated to Whitby and were temporarily … The original Whitby Dunlops were founded in 1954 when the 1952-53 Oshawa Generals were disbanded after their arena burned down. Some of the players, along with coach and manager, Wren …Whitby Public Library - Program for the Bon Voyage dinner for the Whitby Dunlops, 1958.
The original Whitby Dunlops were founded in 1954 when the 1952-53 Oshawa Generals were disbanded after their arena burned down. Some of the players, along with coach and manager, Wren Blair, formed the Oshawa Truckers for the 1953-54 season. In 1954, the Oshawa Truckers relocated to Whitby and were temporarily … The original Whitby Dunlops were founded in 1954 when the 1952-53 Oshawa Generals were disbanded after their arena burned down. Some of the players, along with coach and manager, Wren …Whitby Public Library - St. John's Anglican Church Parish Register Census Return, 1852
This ledger belongs to the Archives at the Toronto Diocese of the Anglican Church of Canada. Questions and inquiries regarding reproductions should be directed there. This ledger belongs to the Archives at the Toronto Diocese of the Anglican Church of Canada. Questions and inquiries regarding reproductions should be directed there.Whitby Public Library - Gratitude During Covid
A short gratitude journal during tough times. A short gratitude journal during tough times.Whitby Public Library - Letter from Major J.H. Perry to Ella Muir of the Whit-Knit Club. 1941
The Whit-Knit Club was formed in 1940 by a group young girls who were eager to help with the local war effort. They knitted hundreds of socks and created parcels to send to every Whitby man serving overseas during the Second World War. To raise money for their cause, they … The Whit-Knit Club was formed in 1940 by a group young girls who were eager to help with the local war effort. They knitted hundreds of socks and created parcels …Whitby Public Library - Whitby Collegiate Institute Science Laboratory, 1918
The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976. The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976.Whitby Public Library - Annual Meeting of the Whitby Total Abstinence Society
Ontario Reporter, 5 Feb 1853, p. 2, column 5 ... Ontario Reporter, 5 Feb 1853, p. 2, column 5 ...Whitby Public Library
