Newton Football Club: Annual Meeting: The annual meeting of the Newton Football Club was held at the Bradley Hotel, on Tuesday evening. Mr. H. Knight was voted to the chair. … … (discussion, and resignation of F.J. Sellicks as captain) … … Election of Sub-captain: Mr. C. Hopkins proposed Mr. W. H. Pinsent as sub-captain, and Mr. Taverner seconded. Mr. W. Curtis proposed and Mr. G. Cowley Seconded Mr. T. Burns. Mr. Kemp proposed and Mr. French seconded Mr. R. Dunn. A ballot was taken, Mr. Pinsent receiving 18, Mr. Burns 8, and Mr. Dunn, 3 votes: Mr. Pinsent was therefore elected.
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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949