Puslinch Historical Society Spring 2024 Newsletter
2024 Marks the Fortieth Year of our Activities in the Township To Celebrate, you are invited to view selections from our spectacular photograph collection at the Optimist Canada Day breakfast…
Puslinch Moving Forward With Heritage Designations Despite Objections
Council has decided to move forward with the heritage designation process for almost 20 properties in the township despite the protests of some property owners. Presented with three options which…
Citizen Concerned About Truck Depot In Puslinch
Across the globe, local governments are slowing realizing the importance of natural assets as part of the infrastructure to support business and consumers not just today but for generations in…
The Quest For Oil In Puslinch
By Marjorie Clark In May 1865, the Hamilton Times reported the possible discovery of oil on the property of Robert Forbes in Badenoch. The Township was digging a three foot…
An Oil Well In Morriston?
In the late 1950’s, oil speculators negotiated with people around Morriston to be allowed to drill for oil on their property. One such well operated on Charlton “Doc” Telfer’s farm,…
New Book: The History of Water in Puslinch
ADAM’S ALE THE HISTORY OF WATER IN PUSLINCH TOWNSHIP by Marjorie Clark $20.00, plus packaging & postage or Special arrangements for pick-up made for local purchasers. Contact [email protected]
Puslinch Historical Society Newsletter – Fall 2021
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History Corner: Badenoch School 1897
Very rarely do find such an old photograph of so many people with all the names listed. Click on the photograph to load a full size, enlargeable image.
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The Badenoch Girls’ Softball Team, 1923
Left to right, front row: Olive Martin (Left fielder), Gladys Clark (3rd base), Annie McLean (Catcher, Captain), Marjorie Clark (2nd base), Margaret McLean (Right fielder) Left to right, back row:…
New Puslinch History Book Published
JUST PUBLISHED! REMEMBERING GLEN CHRISTIE The History of the Village of Glen Christie, Ontario and Stories from those that lived There BY PAUL LANGAN This is a revised second edition….