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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

J.B. Perry of Fergus penned most successful local book of 1920s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Coroner’s inquest investigated deaths in 1949 Mount Forest fire

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Ghoulish discovery of bodies in 1949 Mount Forest house fire

by Wellington Advertiser
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Vacuums, X-rays, Melville church: More historical briefs for 2014

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Briefs: Churches, fires, taxes, trade boards and a runaway horse

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Jack Tweddle of Fergus built up a major chicken hatchery

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

J.K. Blair caused furor with maiden speech in House of Commons

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Ag rep suggested a campaign against jack rabbits in 1931

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

East Luther man jailed for theft of horses in 1931

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Canadian Pacific Railway reduced service on local lines in 1931

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Father and grandfather of Colonel John McCrae were prominent

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

John McCrae had a brief but distinguished career

by Wellington Advertiser