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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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Agricultural College hosted talent competition in 1925

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Fergus constable was tried for assault in 1894

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Train robbers received three year sentences in 1908

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Fergus natives formed social group in Toronto in 1890s

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Training session for 30th Battalion lasted 16 days in 1871

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Two week encampment for 30th was training, relaxation

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Palmerston native became prominent business leader

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More on the early years of automobiles in Wellington

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Motor cars have driven on county roads for over century

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Independent phone companies proliferated 100 years ago

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1905 accidental electrical death was costly for Palmerston

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Statistical records can be useful to historians