Western Times: Friday 19th January 1894

Newton Abbot Show: Dogs, Poultry, Cage Birds, Pigeons, Rabbits and Cats: Following the example of other towns in Devonshire, Newton Abbot held its first annual exhibition of “fur and feather,” yesterday, at the Alexandra Hall and Butter Market, a building admirably adapted for the purpose …

The silver cup given by Mr. W. S. Pinsent for the best pen of poultry in the show was won by Mrs. Harris, of Helston, with a superb buff Cochin hen …

The silver cup given by Mr. W. S. Pinsent for the best pigeon went to Mr. W. L. Croot of Barnstable, for an English owl cock bred in 1893 …


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Referenced

GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920