A telegram from St. John’s says that the Government of Newfoundland has appointed Sir Robert Pinsent, one of the puisne judges of the Colony, as Commissioner to investigate the losses sustained by the people of St. George’s Bay during the last three years through the enforcement of treaties with France, compensation being expected from the Imperial Government. Sir Robert has a thorough knowledge of the whole question, and his appointment will no doubt be hailed with satisfaction by both sides.
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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893