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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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Barn fires added to problems of Wellington County farmers in 1930

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Highway departments undertook paving despite 1930 Depression

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Arthur area residents pioneered in agricultural innovation

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Hugh Templin’s continued efforts for dams in the early 1930s

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Fergus did not emerge as largest centre in Wellington until 1920s

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Fergus Fur Farms was a successful venture for two Fergus men

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West Garafraxa farmer’s affair with a girl led to tragedy in 1890s

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Short-lived Fergus company made automobile signals in 1930

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Conservative leader Dr. R.J. Manion spoke in Arthur in 1930

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Elora native Fred Jacob’s second book was published posthumously

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Notorious outlaw Orval Shaw appeared in Wellington County in 1929

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Arthur woman had a significant career in Detroit in 1920s

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