East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 6th March 1875:

Newton Board of Guardians: The weekly meeting of this Board was held on Wednesday by the Rev. R. R. Wolfe in the chair. … (discussion on the taking and distribution of Board minutes and work done by the Clerk. There was then a discussion on the appointment of a new porter) … Mr. Bickford moved an amendment that the salary should be the same as hitherto which was seconded by Mr. Pinsent. On a division, there were 7 votes for the amendment and 12 against the original motion being agreed to. … 


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Referenced

GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918