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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Elora firefighters battled two major blazes in May 1920

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Clifford turned to Ontario Hydro system after gas plant explosion in 1921

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fuel sources, illegal alcohol, train tragedy: A few tales from the 1920s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Angry mob tarred and feathered Orangeville man in 1922

by Wellington Advertiser
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St. Jacobs man fined for running whiskey into Drayton in 1923

by Wellington Advertiser
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Trial of Maryborough woman caused a local sensation in 1921

by Wellington Advertiser
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Attempts to drill for oil, gas unsuccessful in Wellington County area

by Wellington Advertiser
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Meningitis the probable cause of mysterious death in 1873

by Wellington Advertiser
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First World War draft was very unpopular in rural Wellington County

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Rosemont woman charged with murdering husband in 1921

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Short but interesting: Three bizarre incidents from 1921

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

West Garafraxa’s poisoning and shooting case of 1921

by Wellington Advertiser