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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

Barn fires added to problems of Wellington County farmers in 1930

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Highway departments undertook paving despite 1930 Depression

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Arthur area residents pioneered in agricultural innovation

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Hugh Templin’s continued efforts for dams in the early 1930s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fergus did not emerge as largest centre in Wellington until 1920s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Fergus Fur Farms was a successful venture for two Fergus men

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

West Garafraxa farmer’s affair with a girl led to tragedy in 1890s

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Short-lived Fergus company made automobile signals in 1930

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Conservative leader Dr. R.J. Manion spoke in Arthur in 1930

by Wellington Advertiser
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Elora native Fred Jacob’s second book was published posthumously

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Notorious outlaw Orval Shaw appeared in Wellington County in 1929

by Wellington Advertiser
Columns Opinion Valuing Our History

Arthur woman had a significant career in Detroit in 1920s

by Wellington Advertiser