Proposed Jubilee Carnival: In compliance with the requisition the Portreeves of Newton (Mr. J. W. Steer) and Highweek (Mr. P. T. Bearne) convened a public meeting at the Town Hall, on Thursday evening, for the purpose of considering the desirability of holding a carnival in connection with the Jubilee celebrations M. J. W. Steer presided. There was a good attendance: among those present were … … On the motion of Mr. Endacott, seconded by Mr. Joseph Murrin, the following were appointed on the committee with power to add to their number: … (includes) … J. B. Pinsent, junr., …
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GRO0517 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1844 – 1890