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...
by admin | Sep 1, 2016 | Station History
Palmerston’s other treasured landmark is the old steam engine facing Main street. The old steam engine, called “Old 81” by Palmerston residents, is a memorial to the days when “Iron Horses” were stabled within the Town. It now stands on...
