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      The 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles was a cavalry unit which participated in many of the most famous battles of the First World War. A good history of the 4th CMR can be found at http://www.4cmr.com/ A link to this website is provided in this record, under the photograph.

      In 1957, the town of Oakville, Ontario celebrated the 100 years of its incorporation in 1857. From June 29th to July 6th, this centennial celebration included a parade, fair, music concerts, street decorations, crowning of Joan Fairfax (nee Eileen Pickup) as Miss Oakville Centennial, planting of an oak tree, a …

      Mill ruins on the Sixteen Mile Creek near Cross Avenue in Oakville.

      Canoeing and games on sixteen Mile Creek in Oakville for Dominion Day.

      This is believed to be Bill Archibald, who was killed in November 1941, flying a Hurricane in World War II. He was the son of the Oakville Trafalgar High School principal, R.H. Archibald.

      Possibly Jim "Sam" Hughes of the RCAF with his Mossie, as this fighter aircraft was commonly called. Flight Lieutenant "Sam" Hughes flew a de Haviland Mosquito bomber in the Second World War. He is pointing out gun damage to the tail and the fuselage.

      Kenneth D. Marlatt, Lieutenant at this time of the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, 1915. This photograph was taken in Paris, France. He was quickly promoted to Captain and achieved the rank of Major. The 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles was a cavalry unit which participated in many of the most famous …

      After his term of active service in France, Captain Kenneth Marlatt of the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles was sent to attract recruits in the United States. This is a photograph of the recruiters in Boston, MA. Kenneth D. Marlatt is second from the left.

      A Time for Romance… and invitations (Oakville Journal) Kay Craig

      Debby Graydon and Janet Lees (Centre) are two of more than a score of OTHS feminine students who are assisting recreation director Jack Ross at the day camp and eleven playgrounds in the area. Leslie and Wendy Cherington seem to feel that Debby and Janet are definitely tops. Many among …

      Forty members of Alpha Beta sorority were at Oakville Service stations, washing cars to raise money for Cancer Fund Campaign. Isabel Agnew, Wendy Milne, Valerie Wakelin, Jane Ovens, Janet Lees, and Sheena Craig.

      Official Opening of Thomas A. Blakelock High School, Thursday, Mar. 27, 1958.

      Official Opening of Thomas A. Blakelock High School, Thursday, Mar. 27, 1958. Thomas A. Blakelock Two feet of snow and biting wind greeted a Yorkshire lad of twenty-two when he stepped off the train in Toronto on a March day in 1906. Equipped with a kit of carpenter’s tools, ninety …

      Official Opening of Thomas A. Blakelock High School, Thursday, Mar. 27, 1958.

      Official Opening of Thomas A. Blakelock High School, Thursday, Mar. 27, 1958.

      Floats from the 1967 Centennial Day parade in Oakville

      floats in the 1967 centennial day parade in Oakville.

      Floats from the centennial day parade in Oakville in 1967.

      This photo was taken in 1965, however the fanciful tree had already been in place for at least twenty years at that time.

      Lakeshore Rd. is visible in the background.