Paignton Regatta: … Horse Driving: An attraction ashore during the afternoon was a horse driving competition, which was managed by a committee composed of Messrs. R. Coombes, R. Moore, R. Waycott and P. Bennett, M.R.C.V.S. There were six entries: Miss G. Burston’s (Taunton) Camelion; Mr. T. Codners’s (Kingskerswell), Joe; Mr. W. S. Pinsent’s (Newton), Minerva; Rev. F.R. B. Simpson’s (Churston) Dolly; Mr. G. T. Mudge’s (Paignton), Nigia; and Messrs. Eastman Limited (Teignmouth). The contest resulted as follows: 1 – Miss Burston’s Camelion; 2, Mr. W. S. Pinsent’s Minerva; 3, Mr. G. T. Mudge’s Nigia …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920