Station Stories
Worst Storm in Years Paralyses All Traffic
March 6, 1947 in the Palmerston Observer Starting last Sunday night, and lasting until Tuesday night, the worst storm to hit this district in the memory of the oldest inhabitants, was experienced. Monday morning, all motor traffic was stopped, rail traffic hung...
William “Bill” McMillan
William “Bill” McMillan was a member of the Perth Regiment, and worked for the Canadian National Railway (CNR) at the freight sheds in Palmerston.
John Burns Mallett
John Burns Mallett enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940, and attained the rank of Flight Sergeant by the time of his death in 1943.
John Austin Gallagher
A lifelong resident, John “Jack” Austin Gallagher completed his education in Palmerston, and was shipped overseas in July of 1943.
Ashford Herbert Burrough
Ashford Herbert Burrough was born to William Herbert and Emma Burrough, in Palmerston Ontario. He served with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles during the Second World War. Burrough was lost to an accident in the Netherlands on December 12, 1944, when the vehicle he was a...
The Palmerston Brewery
The Palmerston Brewery was awarded first prize in September 1884 at a Dominion Exhibition in Montreal.
Norgan Theatre
The Norgan Theatre has provided entertainment to the movie lovers of the Minto community and area for almost 70 years.
The Railroad
Read a brief history of how the railway came to Palmerston.
Thomas Borton
Thomas “Tom” Borton served during World War II as part of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada.
Imperial Hotel
As the wrecking date for the Imperial Hotel drew near, the Palmerston Observer kept the town updated on the progress.
Palmerston’s Pedestrian Bridge
The Pedestrian Bridge is considered Palmerston’s most unique and treasured landmark.
The Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum is a non-profit organization managed by volunteers.
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