Highweek School Board Election: A lively interest was shown in the triennial election of the Highweek School Board, which took place on Saturday. There were seven candidates for the five seats: viz. Rev. S. G. Harris, Rev. S. Lyne, and Messrs. W. Vicary, W. L. Shilston, J. Stockman, H. T. Parker, and W. S. Pinsent. The polling commenced at twelve o’clock and closed at eight p.m. about two-thirds of the electors going to the poll, the voting being by ballot. Between eight and nine o’clock, a crowd gathered outside the school room to hear the result, but it was half past nine before the figures were handed out, as follows: Rev. G. Harris, 419; Mr. W. Vicary, 285; Mr. W. L. Shilston, 196; Mr. H. T. Parker, 162; Mr. W. S. Pinsent, 146; Rev. S. Lyne, 57: The first five were accordingly elected. Mr. Alsop carried out the duties of returning officer.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920