by admin | Nov 15, 2016 | Local History
Recently there has been much discussion surrounding the Town of Minto’s ongoing discussions in regard to moving the War Memorial Cenotaph in Palmerston from its current position in front of the Palmerston Library to the newly developing Lions Heritage Park. We...
by admin | Sep 12, 2016 | News
On Saturday, September 10, 2016, the Town of Minto and the Palmerston Railway Heritage Committee honoured a very influential member of our community, and an essential part of the continued development of the Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum. Town of...
by admin | Sep 7, 2016 | Station History
The history of the Palmerston Railway Station is directly linked to the development of the Town of Palmerston and the railroad. The first station was built on Lot 19, Concession 11 of Wallace Township, Perth County. It had been built in 1871, by the Wellington, Grey...
by admin | Sep 5, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
Verdun Stanley Woyce was born in Palmerston, and was employed as a member of the Bridge & Building group on the CNR. During the Second World War, Woyce enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he was able to utilize his comfort with heights. In fact, The...
by admin | Sep 3, 2016 | Palmerston Military History
WilfrId Lawrence Wolfe was born in Stoney Plain, AB, on October 3, 1924, and moved to Palmerston at only 2 years of age. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and served as a Sergeant-Pilot overseas, seeing action in many operational flights. The Palmerston Observer...
