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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

Failed 1886 Palmerston bank heist landed local man in penitentiary

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

1918 raid on novitiate remained a hot issue for months

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Raid on Guelph novitiate drew national attention in 1918

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Introduction of prohibition in 1916 caught many by surprise

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Young Toronto flax harvesters ran afoul of the law

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Needs during First World War resulted in revival of flax growing

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Couple fined $10 each for assault while seizing a child

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Coal shortage aggravated wartime conditions during First World War

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Drifting snow paralyzed Wellington County in 1918

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Conestoga Egg Farm operated hatchery in 1916

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fergus council considered assistance for new housing in 1916

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Crime spree of a brazen 18-year-old led to jail term in 1916

by Wellington Advertiser