Highweek: The triennial election of the Highweek School Board, Newton, took place on Saturday, when the following were elected to fill the five seats: The Rev. S. G. Harris, 419; Mr. W. Vicary, 285; Mr. W. L. Shilston, 222; Mr. J. Stockman, 196; Mr. H. T. Parker, 162. The other candidates were Mr. W. S. Pinsent, 142, and the Rev. S. Lyne, 57. Mr. J. Alsop was the returning officer.
[see similar Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 27th September 1890]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920