On Thursday Mr. A. S. Rendell of the firm of Messrs. Rendell and Symons, auctioneers, Newton Abbot, and Totnes, offered for sale by public auction the Newfoundland Inn, Newton, on the premises. The property is situated in East Street, Newton … … There was a large attendance and the price realized was considered Satisfactory. Mr. W. White started the bidding at £500 … … it rose to £1750, for which sum it was knocked down to Mr. Brock Ferris of Dawlish. … … The next principal bidders to Mr. B. Ferris, were Messrs. Pinsent and Son, Plymouth Brewing Company and Mr. W. J. Giles, Globe Hotel …
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Referenced
GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920