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This child's wagon was purchased by George Corbett, Dunn's Corner, and given to his son Otty Corbett as a Christmas gift in 1916. It is believed to have been built by John Galley of the same area. Otty Corbett was born at Dunn's corner in 1913 and served with the Princess Louise Regiment overseas in World War II where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Some of his honours and awards include member of the Order of the British Empire, the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, 1939-1945 Star and The Victory Medal along with many others. He married Marjorie Gamblin who donated the wagon to the Queens County Museum in 1999.66
Home is indeed where the heart is and these items provide a rare glimpse into the daily lives of the people who lived and worked in these now vanished communities. |
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