Local News: … James Hinks and son Limited: An extraordinary general meeting was held at the Company’s offices on Friday. The attendance was not large. The directors present were Mr. Moss Pinsent (sic – Ross) and Mr. Harry Hinks: Mr. Pinsent, who presided, moved a resolution to the effect “that the capital of the company be reduced from £80,000 divided into 80,000 shares of £1 each to £60,000 divided into 80,000 shares of 15s each, by returning to the holders of the 67,048 shares that have been issued paid-up capital to the extent of five shillings per share.” …
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GRO0009 Devonport: Adolphus Ross Pinsent: 1851 – 1929