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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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Proposed electric railway line excited residents of Arthur

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Spring thaw produced widespread destruction in 1912

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Fergus man had distinguished career on the Great Lakes

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Brazen youth sentenced to jail for series of thefts in 1912

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Brazen 1886 theft in Palmerstons rail yard committed by a farmer

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Livery stable fire threatened downtown Elora in 1911

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Downtown Fergus flour mill was burned down in 1911

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Toronto promoter proposed making automobiles in Wellington

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Looking back: Fergus hosted a big Victoria Day celebration in 1911

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Ministers son ran a bizarre provincial election campaign in 1910

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Palmerston railway station a victim of fire in 1909

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The Orangeville Desperado had a notorious career