Newton Abbot: A narrow escape: A child called Bearne, living in Newton Bushell, fell into the leat near Mr. Pinsent brewery, on Saturday afternoon last, and but for timely assistance would have been drowned. This is one of the dangerous places referred to by the coroner during a recent inquest held. It is to be hoped that the way-wardens of both the parishes will be compelled to fence up those places where the lives of children have been so frequently put in jeopardy.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901