Poultry and Pigeon Show at Devonport: The annual exhibition of the Devon and Cornwall Poultry and Pigeon Show was opened at the Public Hall, Devonport, yesterday. There were fifteen silver cups and £125 in money offered as prizes, and the entries numbered 821: Following are the awards in the Poultry Classes: … (continues) … Class 16: Dorkings (any variety, any age): cock: 1 and cup, Mr. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 2, Mr. Reed, Helston; 3, Mr. Pennance, Redruth; 4, Mrs. Wollocombe, Lew Down. Class 17: Dorkings (any variety, any age), Hen: 1, Mr. Reed, Helston; 2, Mr. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 3, Mr. Trevithick, Hayle; 4, Captain Phillips, Morebath; h.c. Mr. Chick; Stratton, Dorchester; and Mr. Thomas, Pennance …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920