Highweek Parish Council: The last meeting of the old Parish Council of Highweek was held on Thursday evening, when there were present, Messrs. W. S. Pinsent, C. Adams (2), J. Olver, T. Weatherdon, W. L. Shilston, and R. Pascoe. Captain Kitson wrote regretting absence. Several outstanding accounts were passed. The Clerk, Mr. T. S. M. Underhay, stated that the last rate realised L. 84 12s 4d instead of £107 in consequence of voids. There was £76 in hand. Mr. J. Olver proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Pinsent for the manner in which he had carried out the duties of chairman during the year in the regretted absence of the chairman, Mr. John Vicary. He had given every attention to the work and the meetings had been pleasant and comfortable. He trusted that as each year went on they would be wiser, but he did not think they would ever have a more pleasant year. Mr. Pascoe seconded. Mr. Pinsent hoped had given satisfaction and that the one who took his place would do better.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920