Newton Abbot: The first exhibition in connection with the Newton Abbot Fat Stock Show was held at the Market yesterday, but the meteorological condition was the reverse from favourable, rain pouring the greater portion of the day. The entries on the whole were very satisfactory, especially so in the sheep classes, which produced keen competition. … The stewards were as follows: Bullocks, W. Discombe, R. Foale, A.C. Hall; sheep, H. Pinsent, J. French, roots and apples, C. Barber, T. Mitchelmore … Etc. … Roots and apples: … Collection of roots (mangolds, swedes and turnips), six roots of each kind, presented by Colonel Walcott, Chudleigh: 1 and 1st special, H. Pinsent, Bovey Tracey; 2 and 2nd special, J. Maddicott, Newton; 3 and 1st special, W. C. Adams, 2nd special, J. Rowell, Coffinswell …
[see also Western Times: Friday 8th December 1899]
[see similar Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 9th December 1899]
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GRO0419 Hennock: Henry James Pinsent: 1872 – 1927