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Historic Sites of Manitoba: Moberly Town Site (Municipality of Deloraine-Winchester)In 1882, promoters began to entoll the virtues of Moberly, on the southwest shore of Whitewater Lake, in what would become the Municipality of Deloraine-Winchester. Its founder, Benjamin B. Johnson of Emerson, saw Moberly as a future resort town. A detailed town plan was created and lots were offered for sale but it never materialized. Johnson was charged with “taking money under false pretences.” He agreed to pay back $4,000 to purchasers. The plan was cancelled formally in 1920.
Sources:Moberly, Turtle Mountain - Souris Plains Heritage Association. This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough and Ken Storie. Page revised: 19 February 2021
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