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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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Elora principal George Edgcumbe ended his career in disgrace

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Peter Perry a memorable principal of Fergus High School

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Fire gutted Fergus building owned by Robert Kerr in 1931

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George L.A. Thomson enjoyed career with American railroads

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Department of Highways vowed to keep roads open in 1931

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J.B. Perry of Fergus penned most successful local book of 1920s

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Coroner’s inquest investigated deaths in 1949 Mount Forest fire

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Ghoulish discovery of bodies in 1949 Mount Forest house fire

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Vacuums, X-rays, Melville church: More historical briefs for 2014

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Briefs: Churches, fires, taxes, trade boards and a runaway horse

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Jack Tweddle of Fergus built up a major chicken hatchery

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J.K. Blair caused furor with maiden speech in House of Commons