a history
Thanks: Mr. J. W. Pinsent and Family wish to return since thanks for the kind expressions of sympathy extended to them in their bereavement: also, for the many beautiful floral token: St. Mildred’s, 46 The Downs, Herne Bay.
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GRO0462 Tiverton: James Walter Pinsent: 1861 – 1948
Miss A. G. Curtis in Final at Torbay Country Club: Miss A. G. Curtis, the well-known Wimbledon player, reached the final of the women’s level sings event in Torbay Country Club’s annual open lawn tennis tournament at Paignton yesterday … … Men’s Handicap Singles: Second Round: Albery bt. Pinsent, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 … …
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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993
The Navy Holds the Baby: Steel Shortage: Winchester Drainage Scheme Held Up: A meeting of Winchester City Council held at the Guildhall yesterday. The mayor (Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O.) who was in the chair announced that the first section of Winchester’s large relief sewerage scheme would have to be postponed. The reason, he said, was that the contractors could not obtain the steel pipes owing to the demands for re-armament. “It is a question of waiting three of four months, and we shall be lucky if we get them by January,” the mayor remarked.
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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957
Death of an Old Resident: Mrs. Hannah Pinsent: We regret to record the death, which occurred on Sunday, of Mrs. Hannah Pinsent, wife of Mr. James Walter of “St. Mildred’s” The Downs, Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, at the age of seventy-six. Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent came to reside at Herne Bay thirty-six years ago and took up residence on the East Cliff at a time when there were only three houses there, and no main roads. They have thus seen the remarkable growth which has taken place in that part of the town. In those days Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent came down for the summer months, and they took up permanent residence some eleven years ago, when Mr. Pinsent retired from business in London. They have, during their residence here, actively identified themselves with the mission which started in Beltinge some years ago by members of the Baptist community. Mrs. Pinsent’s indifferent health, however, curtailed her activities in social matters, but she always took a keen interest in the mission and in the growth and welfare of the town. Mrs. Pinsent leaves two daughters, one of whom is Mrs. Mortlock, wife of Mr. H. R. Mortlock. who is well-known for his association with the Bohemians and other organizations. The funeral took place on Thursday at the Southgate Cemetery, North London.
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GRO0386 Tiverton: Hannah Brooks: 1861 – 1937
GRO0462 Tiverton: James Walter Pinsent: 1861 – 1948
Large crowds stood in Saturday morning’s brilliant sunshine to see Miss Evangeline Ann Rietchel emerge from St. Augustine’s Church, a radiant bride after her wedding to Mr. Austen Patrick Bohane. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. J. Rietchel, of 10, Culverden Grange, Tunbridge Wells, while the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bohane, of 16, Browadwater Down, Tunbridge Wells … (description of wedding followed by list of wedding presents including) … Mrs. and Mr. Basil Pinsent, decanter, and port glasses. …
[see also Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser: Friday 30th July 1937]
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GRO0085 Devonport: Basil Hume Pinsent: 1911 – 2000
Portsmouth Navy Week:” Britain’s Best Bobsworth”: Portsmouth Navy Week, 1937, will be opened tomorrow from the bows of the historic Victory by the First Lord of the Admiralty (the Right Hon. A. Duff Cooper), and for seven whole days the Navy will be at home to the people they affectionately refer to as “the owners”. … … (description of past events) … … Don’t ask how they did it, for nobody seems to know, but ever since 1933 the numbers have been going up and up, and last year shook even the brightest of optimists with a rise of over 100,000. I think Paymaster Captain H. C. Pinsent, Navy Week’s indefatigable General Secretary, will forgive me if I let you in on a secret. He wants to see the figures pass the half-million mark before he finishes with it. Well, although he’s far from finished with it yet, last year’s figures were 433,239, and considerably less increase than last year would give him this ambition–one which might easily develop. … (description of the upcoming event) … …
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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968
Portsmouth Navy Week: “Britain’s Best Bobsworth” Opens on Saturday: Portsmouth Navy Week, 1937, will be opened on Saturday from the bows of the historic Victory by the First Lord of the Admiralty (the Right Hon. A. Duff Cooper), and for seven whole days the Navy will be at home to the people they affectionately refer to as “the owners” … (review of event includes) … I think Paymaster Captain H. C. Pinsent, Navy Week’s indefatigable General Secretary will forgive me if I let you in on a secret. He wants to see the figures pass the half million mark before he finishes with it. Well, although he’s far from finished with it yet, last year’s figures were 433,239, and considerably less of an increase than last year’s would give him this ambition … (continues) …
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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968
Hampshire Assizes: List of 31 Prisoners for Trial: The Summer Assizes for the County opened at Winchester Castle on Monday, when there was a list of 31 prisoners for trial, a divorce list of some 70 pleas and a substantial civil cause list. … … Before the opening of the Assize the Mayor of Winchester (Councillor Major J. R. Pinsent) accompanied by members of the Council, and the Town Clerk, escorted by the Head Constable and Police escort, waited on their Lordship at the Judges’ lodging in the Close, and the Cathedral bells rang out in salute.
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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957
Hampshire Assizes: Summer Session Opens at Winchester: The Summer Assizes for the County opened Winchester Castle on Monday, when there was a list of 31 prisoners for trial, a divorce list of some 70 pleas, and substantial civil cause list. Mr. Justice Charles. C.8.E. sat in the Crown Court, accompanied by the High Sheriff Capt. G. J. R. Cooper, the Sheriff’s Chaplain, the Rev. S. T. Percival, and the Under Sheriff. Mr. Reginald J. Harris. Before the opening of the Assize the Mayor of Winchester (Councillor Major R. Pinsent), accompanied members of the Council, and the Town Clerk, escorted the Head Constable and Police escort, waited on their Lordships at the Judges’ lodgings in the Close, and the Cathedral bells rang out in salute.
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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957
Teignmouth Tussles: … Play in Teignmouth hard courts tournament was concluded on Saturday when fully 1,000 persons watched the play: … Men’s Double Handicap: Final: J. Harvey and G. S. Pinsent (4-6), bt. F. M. Ridout and W. Creeber (scr.), 6-0, 6-1 …
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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993