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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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Canadian National Railway suffered a wreck near Palmerston in 1936

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Andrew Spalding was a notable man in Elora’s early history

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Fergus elected a reform council in 1874, pledged to cut expenses

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Proposal to divert county road caused furor in Nichol in 1928

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Hugh Guthrie served term as federal Conservative leader

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Wellington County enjoyed numerous road improvements in early 1920s

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Appearance of downtown Fergus changed dramatically in 1927

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Infanticide tragedy in 1927 caused a sensation in Fergus

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Gunn’s Limited of Harriston was embroiled in 1920s property tax dispute

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Harriston’s Guthrie Church rejected use of Gaelic in services

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Callahan found guilty on lesser charge of manslaughter

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Guelph man buried lodger under his house in 1946