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- Wedding at the Oakville Club
The male half of a wedding party that was taken at the Oakville Club. Left to right: Stuart Smith, London ON; Bill Russell, Oakville; Terry Regan, groom, Oakville; George Hagey, deceased; Pete Moorhouse, White Rock BC; Bob Snowball, deceased. The male half of a wedding party that was taken at the Oakville Club. Left to right: Stuart Smith, London ON; Bill Russell, Oakville; Terry Regan, groom, Oakville; George Hagey, …Oakville Public Library - Clarkson Hammond House
This house was a boarding house during the war for Japanese men moved from the West Coast to work at the Sheridan Nurseries. Most remained in Ontario after the war. This house was a boarding house during the war for Japanese men moved from the West Coast to work at the Sheridan Nurseries. Most remained in Ontario after the war.Oakville Public Library - George "Buster" Lockett
Portrait of young George "Buster" Lockett. George died in a wagon accident on Kerr Street in the 1930s. His funeral was held at Russells Funeral Home. Portrait of young George "Buster" Lockett. George died in a wagon accident on Kerr Street in the 1930s. His funeral was held at Russells Funeral Home.Oakville Public Library - BA Service Station Pump
The old gas pumps that were once located at the B-A Service Station run by Mr. Shipley in the 1930s. The old gas pumps that were once located at the B-A Service Station run by Mr. Shipley in the 1930s.Oakville Public Library - Old Post Office Museum and Thomas House
A photograph of the Old Post office Museum and Thomas house, which were relocated to Lakeside Part and restored. A photograph of the Old Post office Museum and Thomas house, which were relocated to Lakeside Part and restored.Oakville Public Library - Centennial Fireworks
Firework display in Oakville during its Centennial year celebration. Firework display in Oakville during its Centennial year celebration.Oakville Public Library - Centennial Fireworks
Firework display celebrating Oakville's Centennial birthday. Firework display celebrating Oakville's Centennial birthday.Oakville Public Library - Centennial Fireworks
Firework display during Oakville's Centennial celebration. Firework display during Oakville's Centennial celebration.Oakville Public Library - Oakville Civic Holiday Celebration '78
Marching bands gather in an Oakville Football field. Marching bands gather in an Oakville Football field.Oakville Public Library - Classic Car Show
A classic car on display. A classic car on display.Oakville Public Library - The Lorne Scots Military Band
The Lorne Scots band playing for the crowd at the 1978 Oakville Civic Holiday Celebration. The Lorne Scots band playing for the crowd at the 1978 Oakville Civic Holiday Celebration.Oakville Public Library - Archery Practice
Children practicing archery at the Sports activity center. Children practicing archery at the Sports activity center.Oakville Public Library - 5th Anniversary of the Senior's Center
The Senior Center's choir singing at it's birthday celebration. The Senior Center's choir singing at it's birthday celebration.Oakville Public Library - Geoffrey Smith
In this interview, Geoffrey Smith talks about his experiences working in the navy and operating sonar equipment as an Anti-Submarine Detection and Investigation Officer. He describes how he ended up in this specialized division formed by Britain after World War I in order to more effectively hunt submarines. Geoffrey goes … In this interview, Geoffrey Smith talks about his experiences working in the navy and operating sonar equipment as an Anti-Submarine Detection and Investigation Officer. He describes how he ended up …Oakville Public Library - Alan John Cutmore
In this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and his brother went into the service in 1942. In June of that year he went to Halifax for training in … In this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and …Oakville Public Library - Bernard W. Rich
In this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old because he couldn’t find work in Quebec City with him being so close to the draft age. After working as … In this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old …Oakville Public Library - Bill Shields
In this interview, Bill Shields talks about signing up with the Royal Canadian Navy and being torpedoed while serving in March 1945. Bill went to Hamilton to join the navy and trained there for six weeks before being sent to Nova Scotia and then overseas to Scotland. In Scotland, he … In this interview, Bill Shields talks about signing up with the Royal Canadian Navy and being torpedoed while serving in March 1945. Bill went to Hamilton to join the navy …Oakville Public Library - David Senst
In this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some time when Russia was threatening Finland. He was present at the defence of Calais, while 250,000 British troops were trying … In this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some …Oakville Public Library - Donald Leaver
In this interview, Donald Leaver tells about his experience as an officer during World War II. Donald joined the militia in 1940 with the Lorne Scots and trained in Niagara. Wanting to get into the war and see some action, he took his tests to become an officer in Toronto … In this interview, Donald Leaver tells about his experience as an officer during World War II. Donald joined the militia in 1940 with the Lorne Scots and trained in Niagara. …Oakville Public Library - Frank Waywell
In this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but then felt compelled to join the air force once he saw the severity of the war. He talks about his … In this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but …Oakville Public Library
