Devon Licensing Committee: Compensation Claims and Awards: Moretonhampstead Licenses: … … Punchbowl, Moretonhampstead: The sum of £1,033 12s was claimed on behalf, of the owner of the Punch Bowl Inn, Moretonhampatend (Mr. W. Pinsent, brewer, Newton Abbot), and the licensee (Mr. C. Loram). Mr. Tarbet appeared for the parties. Mr. Lucas said it was the sort of property to become void or burned down. The present rental was £23, cost of conversion £10, and the future value would not be more than £12 a year. Mr. C. Cole, Exeter, said it would only make a very poor class of cottage property. The Committee offered £550, which was not accepted, and the easel goes to the Inland Revenue Commissioners.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920