Police Court: Wednesday: Before W. H. Dunn (chairman) and Mr. F. H. Appach, and Dr. Major. … Gilbert Pinsant, who was summoned for having removed a pig from the county of Wilts to Berks, without an order, said he was ignorant of the necessity for any such certificate. He was accordingly mulcted in the lowest fine allowed, namely 1s and 8s costs. Defendant asked if it was correct that a few weeks ago the Chairman of the Bench (Mr. Dunn) was only fined 6d. The Chairman good humouredly replied “Oh no, I was fined three shillings,” a retort which proved his amusement, Bench officials and public all joining in the laughter …
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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918