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Naval Appointments: … Naval Cadets: … C. Pinsent, H. B. F. J. de Hamel, R. M. Welby, T. C. McGill and C. C. Anderson, to the Andromeda …
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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
Mr. Balfour’s Fortune: If Mr. Balfour shares with Mr. Pitt the peculiarity as a Prime Minister of celibacy, he certainly had not remained a bachelor for the reason with it is believe weighed strongly with his great predecessor – inadequate means. … continued discussion … Pitt’s private fortune was but a few thousand pounds, and his eldest brother was obliged at his mother’s death to part with Burton Pynsent, the estate which Lord Chatham owned to the freak of an eccentric baronet, and which, except his pension, was about all he had. … continues …
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DRO0076 Combe
The Chief Constable wrote stating that there would be no extra police available on June 26th but if the Council would erect a barrier to stop vehicular traffic across Bank Street the police would do all they could to assist: Laying the Foundation Stone: Mr. R. D. Manuel, secretary of the Coronation Procession Committee, wrote with reference to the laying of the foundation stone where the Free Library and Technical College is to be built … It was requested that the traffic should be stopped from twelve until two o’clock from the Drum Clock to Highweek Street, from Messrs. Pinsent’s Brewery to the Globe Hotel and from Messrs. Stockman’s Mills and approaches …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
More About the Coronation Doing: … Mr. W. Pinsent, whom it will be remembered, was the Chairman of the Peace Committee, has not only transferred his donation to the Festivities Fund, but has also generously offered to pay off any of the debts incurred by the Peace committee. Needless to say, this offer has been most gratefully accepted.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Newton Abbot Peace Committee: A meeting of this committee, which, it will be remembered, was formed many months ago, was held on Friday last, when Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided. It was convened as a result of the restoration of peace, and there was a good number present. … (continues) … The Chairman said there was also a small balance on the Mafeking Relief fund. Mr. Hambly proposed that the committee dissolve and give what there was in hand to the Coronation Committee, the second to be set apart for the peace rejoicings. … Mr. Pinsent said he would be pleased if his £5 be handed over as suggested …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Cricket: this match was played on the Corradino Ground on 6th June 1902 between H.M.S. Aboukir and H. M. ships Vindictive and Naiad: resulting in a draw: H.M.S. Aboukir: total for 4 wickets: 278 … (includes Lieut. Forbes ct. Pinsent bd Bennett 118) … H. M. Ships Vindictive and Naiad, total for 7 wickets 172 (includes Mr. Pinsent bd Forbes, 6) …
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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948 (?)
Newton Abbot: Newton Abbot Peace Committee, Mr. W. S. Pinsent presiding, met at the Town Hall last night. They decided to dissolve and hand over the little money they had collected, together with the names of those who promised subscriptions when they were formed into committee twelve months ago to the Coronation Committee on condition that the second day was set apart for peace rejoicing.
[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 7th June 1902]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Death: Pinsent: On the 6th instant, at 2, Ilchester Mansions, Kensington, Frederick Henry Davison Pinsent, youngest son of the late Henry J. Pinsent, of Portswood, Southampton.
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GRO0331 India: Frederick Henry Davison Pinsent: 1852 – 1902
GRO0420 India: Henry John Pinsent: 1812 – 1894
In the City: 321 Mansion House Chambers: The Stock markets yesterday again showed a cheerful disposition. The rise in Consols, Home Rails, and Kaffirs was renewed … continues … A big combine of railway carriage manufacturers has just been registered with a capital of a million and a half sterling under the title of the Metropolitan Amalgamated Railway Carriage and Wagon Company Limited … Among the seven signatories to the memorandum of association are … includes … the three members of the firm of Pinsent, Pinsent and Freeman, of Birmingham. The Solicitors to Tubes, Limited and many other of the Chamberlain companies. …
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GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920
GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948
Visitors to Stratford: … Red Horse Hotel: … includes … Mrs. Pinsent and party, London …
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