NEWTON PETTY SESSIONS: Yesterday: Before H. E. Brown, Esq., Admiral Cornish-Bowden, J. Vicary, Esq., G. B. Ellicombe, Esq., and Capt. Bewes. Mr. Green, lessee of the tolls of the market, was granted a license for the performance of stage plays in the Alexandra Hall: TRESPASSING IN PURSUIT: Thos. Lang, a labourer, was charged with having on the 26th February trespassed on land at Kingsteignton, known Broad Allers, in the occupation of Mr. Gilbert Pinsent over which Mr. Mortimer has the right of shooting, in pursuit of game. John Towell, gamekeeper for Mr. Mortimer, saw the defendant with a dog and gun in Broad Allers Marsh on the day in question, trying for rabbits: Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined 20s including costs.
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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918