Tag: 1891

The Graphic: Saturday 19th September 1891

 A Telegram from Newfoundland states that the evidence taken by the Commission, presided over by Sir Robert Pinsent, shows high-handed proceedings on the part of the French during the past three years. The losses were shown to be not less than 20,000 dols., and after a careful examination by Judge Pinsent, the claims made were fully established. The grand jury’s presentment set forth as grievances that the lobster factories had been closed, that the people had been deprived of the herring fishery, and that their nets had been robbed by Frenchmen before their eyes.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Marlborough Times: Saturday 12th September 1891

Wanted, a strong active Girl, as General Servant, in a farmhouse, about 18 – Apply Mrs. Pinsent, Scrope Farm, Hungerford. …

[see also Marlborough Times: Saturday 19th September 1891]

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GRO0150 Hennock: Clara Bridgman: 1851 – 1932

Weekly Dispatch: Sunday 6th September 1891

French High-handedness in Newfoundland: The Newfoundland Fisheries Commission, presided over by Sir Robert Pinsent, closed on Tuesday after six days’ investigation. The evidence showed high-handed proceedings on the part of the French during the past three years. In 1883 the people were prevented by Commander Russell from prosecuting the herring fishery. The French ordered their nets to be taken up, and prohibited them from fishing. In 1891 the French forbade the sale of herrings to Americans, and themselves gave only forty cents a barrel. The losses were shown to be not less than 20,000 dols., and after a careful examination by Judge Pinsent the claims made were fully established. The grand jury’s presentment set forth as grievances that the lobster factories had been closed, that the people had been deprived of the herring fishery, and that their nets had been robbed by Frenchmen before their eyes.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Birmingham Daily Post: Saturday 5th September 1891

Robert Howson, Esquire, Deceased: Pursuant to the Statute 22 and 23 Vic Cap. 35 … Smith, Pinsent & Co., 39 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, Solicitors for the Executors. …

[see also Birmingham Daily Post: Monday 7th September 1891]

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Colonies and India: Saturday 5th September 1891

News to hand from Newfoundland states that the Commission presided over by Sir Robert Pinsent closed at St. George’s Bay on September 1, after six days’ investigation. The evidence showed high-handed proceedings on the part of the French during the past three years. In 1889 the people were prevented by Commander Russell from prosecuting the herring fishery. In 1890 the French ordered their nets to be taken up and prohibited them from fishing. In 1891 the French forbade the sale of herrings to Americans, and themselves gave only 40c. a barrel. The losses were shown to be not less than $20,000, and, after a careful examination by Judge Pinsent, the claims made were fully established. The grand jury’s presentment set forth as grievances that the lobster factories had been closed, that the people had been deprived of the herring fishery, and that their nets had been robbed by Frenchmen before their eyes.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Brighouse & Rastrick Gazette: Saturday 5th September 1891

Two hundred claims in connection with the Newfoundland fisheries have been presented by the people of St. George’s Bay before Sir Robert Pinsent the Commissioner appointed to investigate the losses sustained by the herring fishers in the district during the last three years through the enforcement of the treaties with France. The claims range from 100 dol. to 6,000 dol. each. It is expected that any compensation awarded will be paid from the Imperial Treasury.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

London and China Express: Friday 4th September 1891

A telegram from St. George’s Bay states that the Commission, presided over by Sir Robert Pinsent, has closed after six days’ investigation. The evidence showed high-banded proceeding on the part of the French …

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Huddersfield Chronicle: Thursday 3rd September 1891

The Newfoundland Fisheries: A telegram from St. George’s Bay states that the Newfoundland Fisheries Commission, presided over by Sir Robert Pinsent closed on Tuesday, after six days’ investigation. The evidence showed high-handed proceedings on the part of the French during the past three years. In 1889, the people were prevented by Commander Russell from prosecuting the herring fishery. In 1890 the French ordered their nets to be taken up and prohibited them from fishing. In 1891 the French forbade the sale of herrings to Americans, and they themselves gave only 40 cents a barrel. The losses were shown to be not less than $20,000 and, after a careful examination by Judge Pinsent, the claims made were fully established. The grand jury’s presentment set forth as grievances that the lobster factories had been closed, that the people had been deprived of the herring fishery, and that their nets had been robbed by Frenchmen before their eyes. 

[See also London Daily News and also Morning Post: Wednesday 2nd September, 1891 & Sheffield Telegraph: Friday 4th September 1891 etc.]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Evening Mail: Wednesday 2nd September 1891

The Newfoundland Fisheries: St. John’s, Sept. 1: A telegram from St. George’s Bay states that the Commission presided over by Sir Robert Pinsent closed today, after six days’ investigation … (continues) …

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser: Wednesday 2nd September 1891

The Newfoundland Fisheries: [Reuter’s Telegram]: St. John’s, Tuesday: A telegram from St. George’s Bay states that the Commission presided over by Sir Robert Pinsent closed today after six days’ investigation. The evidence showed light-handed (sic) proceedings on the part of the French during the past three years. In 1891 the French forbade the sale of herrings to Americans, and them-selves gave only 40c a barrel. The losses were shown to be not less than $20,000, an after careful examination by Judge Pinsent the claims made were fully established.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893