Newton Abbot: By the collapse of a roof on which he was at work at Shaldon, James Blight, aged 63, employed by Mr. Pinsent of Newton Abbot, fell a distance of 8ft to the ground, pitching on his shoulder. He was lucky to escape with only a few cuts and bruises.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920