James Hinks and Son Limited: Mr. Joseph Hinks, J.P. presided at the sixth annual meeting of the shareholders of this company, held at the offices of the Company, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, on Wednesday morning … (discussion of a reserve fund) …. Mr. Pinsent seconded the motion, which was carried, and Mr. J. Hinks and Mr. Pinsent were re-elected Directors. During the proceedings Mr. Pinsent made reference to the death of Captain Hinks. The news, he said, had only just reached Mr. Hinks and his wife, and nothing less than a strong sense of duty would have induced him to be present at that meeting. Mr. Pinsent moved a vote of condolence with Mr. and Mrs. Hinks in their bereavement …
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GRO0009 Devonport: Adolphus Ross Pinsent: 1851 – 1929