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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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Group of Guelph youths involved in 1920s crime spree

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Failed factory caused major financial loss to Grand Valley

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Church union in 1925 caused turmoil amongst Presbyterians

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More details on the ill-fated Peoples Railway

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Harriston Pork Packing Company organized in 1898

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Palmerston council counted every penny in 1930s

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Notorious American criminal arrested in Guelph in 1908

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Ice storms in 1959 created havoc in Wellington County

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Martin Brothers of Mount Forest sold mill to conglomerate

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Freight trains collided at Puslinch station in 1909

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A sad morality tale about liquor from a century ago

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Erin voted twice in 1950 - and defeated waterworks proposal