Axminster Petty Sessions: The magistrates present were M. J. I. Scarborough (in the chair), Major Cann, Captain Forward and Captain A.P. Rogers. Non-attendance at School: Abraham Skinner Newberry, dairyman, of Axminster, was summoned for not sending his child regularly to school. Mr. Pinsent, School Attendance-officer said the defendant has been repeatedly cautioned. Defendant’s excuse was that the lad had not been well. The attendance was stated to be three times out of possible 40. A fine of 5s was imposed. The Chairman said the end of it would be that the child would be sent to a truant school.
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GRO0520 Devonport: John Douglas Pinsent: 1872 – 1936