Redundancy: Devon Licences: Referred for Compensation: The Devon Licensing Committee met at the Castle of Exeter, yesterday, and considered evidence in respect of five licenses in various Petty Sessional Divisions. Mr. G. C. Davie presided … Dealing with the Union Inn, Hennock (owners, the Commercial Union Assurance Company, and lessee, Mr. W. S. Pinsent), Mr. Watts, who represented the Magistrates and police, said the population, with Chudleigh Knighton, was 735, the ratio being one house to every 193 people. There was also a licensed house next door. Mr. McGahey said he appeared for the lessee, owners, and brewers, who were also the owners and lessees of the house next door. The license was referred for compensation.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920