Author: Robert

Marlborough Times: Saturday 15th August 1891

Ramsbury: Annual Field Day of the Ramsbuy Congregational Sunday School. The children of the above school met at Elm Down Farm (Kindly lent by Mr. Chamberlain) on Wednesday the 5th inst., for their annual treat. About seventy-six children sat down to an excellent tea, besides a large number of visitors and friends … (description) ... Amongst other visitors present were the Rev. Mr. Perks and wife, Mrs. Pincent and family, Mrs. Wilson and family (Chilton) … (continues) …

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Walsall Observer and South Staffordshire Chronicle: Saturday 15th August 1891

The Affairs of Mr. T. Eady: A meeting of the creditors of Thomas Eady, of the Falstaff Restaurant, licensed victualler, Bull Street, Birmingham, was held last week at the office of the Official Receiver, before Mr. Luke J. Sharp. Mr. Cochrane appeared for the debtor, Mr. Pinsent for the bank concerned in the case.  … detailed description of financial position … At the request of the Official Receiver, Mr. Pinsent explained the manner in which the Falstaff had been disposed of for the benefit of the creditors … (discussion) … The creditors ultimately passed a resolution leaving the negotiations in the hands of him (Mr. Pinsent) and Mr. Sharp. The terms they obtained were as follows … (continues) …

[see related, same newspaper Thursday 24th December 1891]

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Royal Cornwall Gazette: Thursday 13th August 1891

Funeral of Miss Jenkin: The funeral of the late Miss J. C. Jenkin (Sister Katherine) eldest daughter of Mr. Silvanus W. Jenkin, E.C., Liskeard and one of the nursing staff of the Royal Albert Hospital Devonport took place at Liskeard, on August 4th … Mr. Collings (Pinsent and Co.), of Devonport, was the undertaker, assisted by Mr. J. H. Coath, of Liskeard. …

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Derby Daily Telegraph: Wednesday 12th August 1891

The Newfoundlanders have evidently made up their minds not to kick against the pricks, and, to vary the proverb, are going to dispense with the kicks and secure all the half-pence they can. Information has just reached me that Sir Robert Pinsent, the well-known Newfoundland judge, has been sent by the Government of the colony to inquire into the injuries inflicted on trade at St. George’s Bay and to assess compensation. The lobster export trade has not been flourishing of late amidst the storm and stress of Anglo-French negotiations, the decrease alleged being something like £50,000. Out of whose pocket is this compensation to come? The Imperial Government’s, of course; the British taxpayer is the milch-cow to which they all come. As a cynical Newfoundland newspaper writer puts it, if the Britisher insists on dumping the French where they are not wanted, they will have to pay for their lodging.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Railway News: Saturday 8th August 1891

Buenos Ayres and Pacific Railway: Proposition of the Debenture Stockholders, as to the Interest Due to Them. The ordinary general meeting of the proprietors of the Buenos Ayres and Pacific Railway Company, Limited, was held yesterday at Winchester House, Sir Gabriel Goldney, Bart, presiding: … (continues with a long discussion) … Now, since our last meeting, as you will have seen by the report, a very considerable change has been made to board, Mr. M. H Moses and Mr. William Rodger, two of the directors, have retired, and in their places Mr. Clarke, whom everybody interested in the Argentine Republic knows by reputation as well as by name, and Mr. Ross Pinsent, has been elected in their stead. …(continues) …

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GRO0009 Devonport: Adolphus Ross Pinsent: 1851 – 1929

Colonies and India: Saturday 8th August 1891

A telegram from St. John’s says that the Government of Newfoundland has appointed Sir Robert Pinsent, one of the puisne judges of the Colony, as Commissioner to investigate the losses sustained by the people of St. George’s Bay during the last three years through the enforcement of treaties with France, compensation being expected from the Imperial Government. Sir Robert has a thorough knowledge of the whole question, and his appointment will no doubt be hailed with satisfaction by both sides.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Birmingham Daily Post: Friday 7th August 1891

Inquests in Birmingham: A verdict of “Accidental Death” from overcrowding in bed was returned in the case of Frank Pinsent, aged five weeks, whose parents live at 5 house, 2 Court, Bridge Street West. The mother of the deceased stated that on Tuesday night she with her husband, child and deceased went to sleep in one bed. Next morning the deceased was dead. The deputy coroner pointed out to the mother the danger of sleeping four in a bed with such young children, and cautioned her against doing so in future. …

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Birmingham Daily Post: Thursday 6th August 1891

Bankruptcy Proceedings: In re. Thomas Eady, of the Falstaff Restaurant, licensed victualler: A meeting of creditors was held yesterday at the office of the Official Receiver, before Mr. Luke J. Sharp. Mr. Cochrane appeared for the debtor, Mr. Pinsent for the bank concerned in the case and Mr. Bullock for a firm of creditors. The liabilities were £6. 658 3s, and the assets were set down at £606 6s 10d. … (discussion) … The creditors ultimately passed a resolution leaving the negotiations in the hand of him (Mr. Pinsent) and Mr. Sharp. The terms they obtained were as follows: That Messrs. Bass should take over the lease in discharge of the claim in their mortgage, pay £600, the value of the effects as a going concern, and pay the rent up to Jun 24. He (Mr. Pinsent) thought that both for the bank and the bulk of the creditors the arrangement was a good one. They had stopped a leak and gained an asset. A number of creditors seemed anxious to put questions to the bankrupt, but Mr. Pinsent suggested that any cross-examination might advantageously be deferred until the public enquiry, when he would be on his oath. There was no question that there would be a great deal to investigate: A Creditor: Mr. Eady told me twelve months ago he had made £300 during the year – the creditors confirmed by resolution the action of Mr. Pinsent and the Official Receiver with regard to the disposal of the business … …

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Devizes and Wilts Advertiser: Thursday 6th August 1891

General Foreign News: … The Newfoundland Government has appointed Sir Robert Pinsent, one of the Puisne Judges, as a commissioner to investigate the losses sustained by the people of St. George’s Bay during the last three years through the enforcement of the treaties with France. The telegram also states that the order closing the lobster factories has been considerably relaxed, and that the cod fisheries has been the best known for the last twenty years.

[see similar: Evening Mail: Wednesday 5th August 1891]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Sheffield Daily Telegraph: Wednesday 5th August 1891

French Claims in Newfoundland: [Dalziel’s Telegram]: St. John’s Tuesday: the Newfoundland Government have decided to institute a thorough investigation into the losses which have been sustained by the people of St. George’s Bay during the last three years through the interference of French warships and to demand compensation from England. Sir Robert Pinsent, Justice of the Supreme Court, has been appointed to take charge of the investigation.

[See also Sheffield Evening Telegraph: Tuesday 4th August 1891]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893