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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 principal George Edgcumbe ended his career in disgrace

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Peter Perry a memorable principal of Fergus High School

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fire gutted Fergus building owned by Robert Kerr in 1931

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

George L.A. Thomson enjoyed career with American railroads

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Department of Highways vowed to keep roads open in 1931

by Wellington Advertiser
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
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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