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Thorning Revisited

Historical columns by the late Patrick Thorning. A retrospective on his extensive and beloved writings about Wellington County history and politics.

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‘Honest John’ McGowan combined farming, business, politics

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William Cone made dynamos in Fergus in 1890s

by Wellington Advertiser
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Elora recognized WWII vets in 1946

by Wellington Advertiser
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Orton photos show old and new railway stations

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Historic cemetery in Eramosa established in 1873

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Birge’s Mill became an Eramosa landmark

by Wellington Advertiser
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Beatty firm marked 60th anniversary with big celebration

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A lively couple of days at Beatty Brothers in 1897

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Wyandot Public School opened in January 1959

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Agricultural society staged inaugural Erin Fall Fair in 1950

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News from the Mapleton Township area in 1905, 1980

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Travelling salesmen formed ‘Drummers Snack Club’

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