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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

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Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Failed 1886 Palmerston bank heist landed local man in penitentiary

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1918 raid on novitiate remained a hot issue for months

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Raid on Guelph novitiate drew national attention in 1918

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Introduction of prohibition in 1916 caught many by surprise

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Young Toronto flax harvesters ran afoul of the law

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Needs during First World War resulted in revival of flax growing

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Couple fined $10 each for assault while seizing a child

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Coal shortage aggravated wartime conditions during First World War

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Drifting snow paralyzed Wellington County in 1918

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Conestoga Egg Farm operated hatchery in 1916

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Fergus council considered assistance for new housing in 1916

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Crime spree of a brazen 18-year-old led to jail term in 1916

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