Newton Petty Sessions: Tuesday: Before Mr. J. Vicary (in the chair) Admiral Cornish-Bowden, Dr. Gaye, Messrs. F. H. Plumptre, W. J. Watts, Junr., and H. E. Brown: … Licenses: … … The Chairman said the whole of the licenses would be renewed. Superintendent Barbor then submitted a statement. He said it was his intention to attend at the annual licensing meeting, and oppose the renewal of the license of Jolly Sailor Inn, Newton, occupied by James Milton, on the following grounds — l, there is internal communication; 2, it is a house of resort for thieves; 3, the house is not required. Mr. Windeatt (Totnes), on behalf of Mr. Pinsent, brewer, Newton, said his client was the owner of the house in question. Notice to quit had been given to the present landlord, whose term expired on the 28th inst., and a substitute had been obtained, on whose behalf he attended. He believed they would not have the slightest objection to the new person, as he had occupied a similar position before, and, with the testimonials he possessed, he considered would adequately meet the objections. The house had been established for over fifty years, during which there had not been a conviction, only against the wife of the present landlord, who unfortunately did not conduct herself as well as she could. If they could comply with the police wishes, perhaps the Bench would allow the license to be renewed from the old tenant to the new one. Mr. Pinsent was sorry for what had recently occurred, and he would willingly accept any suggestions from the Bench, or would meet the police on the subject. The Chairman said the case would be adjourned to the coming licensing meeting, and in the meantime several of the Bench would inspect the premises.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901