Celebration Dinner at the Alexandra Hall: A Happy Gathering: The extension of the Urban District of Newton Abbot was celebrated on Monday evening by a public dinner at the Alexandra Hall, when Mr. W. Vicary, P.P. C.C., who, earlier in the day, was elected chairman of the Amalgamated council presided … (long discussion of the two parish councils and the amalgamation includes) … The council of Highweek, since its formation, when the late respected Mr. John Vicary became chairman, followed by Mr. W. S. Pinsent, whose absence they regretted that evening, had carried on its deliberations in a harmonious manner and to the gratification of Highweek men …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920