Newton Races and Steeple Chases: First Day: … … These annual sports came off today on the Teignbridge racecourse, about half a mile from the town of Newton. The weather in the morning was fine, but in the afternoon the rain fell fast, which no doubt prevented a large number from being present, the attendance being exceedingly small as compared to last year. … (description of the event) … The committee were Messrs. Josiah Harris, James Cull, T. Pinsent, H. Budd, E. White, J. Adams, J. Quick, J. Millward, H. Magor, and R. Chapple …
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GRO0831 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1842 – 1889