DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCILS: HIGHWEEK: THE LAST MEETING: The last meeting of the Highweek Parish Council, amalgamation having been brought about with Newton Abbot, was held last night. Mr. W. Pinsent presided. The Clerk (Mr. Underhay) reported that there would be £31 due to the parish on the sanitary account from the Rural Council and about £50 on the highway. They would therefore amalgamate with Newton Abbot, and after paying what was owing, have assets to the good. The suggestion was approved of which emanated from Newton Abbot Council that the two bodies should sit down to dinner together to celebrate the amalgamation. — A vote of thanks to Mr. Pinsent for his past conduct in the chair; and the vice-chairman (Mr. C. G. Vicary) concluded the meeting.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920