Tag: 1908

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 22nd May 1908

Devon Agricultural Society: Show at Plymouth … … Harness: Mares of geldings, exceeding 15 hands high; 1, Miss E. Burston, Taunton, “Camelian”; 2, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot, “Fernischurch Lady Olivette”, r. H. Montagu Rogers, Helston, “Errand Boy” …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Brixham Western Guardian: Thursday 21st May 1908

Devon Agricultural Association: The Plymouth Exhibition: Local Success: … … (long description) … … The silver medal, offered by the Hackney Horse Society for the best hackney or pony mare, filly, or filly foal that is registered or eligible for registration in the Hackney Stud Book, went to Mr. W. S. Pinsent’s Ferniehurst Lady Olivetta. …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Thursday 21st May 1908

Devon Agricultural Association: Second Day: The atmospheric conditions at Plymouth yesterday, for the second day of the annual exhibition, held under the auspices of the Devon Agricultural Association, were all that could be desired, and everything passed off in a successful manner … … Silver Medal, offered by the Hackney Horse Society, for the best hackney or pony mare, filly or filly foal that is registered or eligible for registration in the Hackney Stud Book: W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Wednesday 20th May 1908

Devon County: Splendid Show Opened at Plymouth: Almost a Record: A fashionable and representative gathering assembled on and around the bandstand in the Show yard, Plymouth, at noon yesterday to witness the formal opening of this year’s exhibition under the auspices of the Devon County Agricultural Association. …  The harness classes produced some very clever animals, Miss Burston of Taunton carrying off the palm in the class over 15 hands, and Mr. W. H. Burston of the same address, in the class under 15 hands. In the former class, Mr. W. S. Pinsent of Newton Abbot was a good second with his exhibit. …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Tuesday 19th May 1908

Redundancy at Moretonhampstead: Redundancy at Moretonhampstead: Three licenses were objected to at Moretonhampstead on the ground of redundancy. The Punch Bowl, one of the number, was surrendered by Mr. Tarbet who appeared for the owner, Mr. W. S. Pinsent, brewer of Newton Abbot, and the tenant, Mr. C. Loram, subject to compensation.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Morning Post: Monday 18th May 1908

Mid-Surrey Club: The spring meeting of the Mid-Surrey Club was brought to a close at Old Deer Park, Richmond, on Saturday. For the gold scratch challenge medal and memento Mr. S. H. Fry and Mr. H. E. Taylor, each 75, tied. The senior handicap prize and medal and club prise for the best net score of the day fell to Mr. P. Brown, with 76, less 3 — 73. For the junior handicap prize and medal Mr. R. B. Pynsent, 89. less 11—78; Mr. W. Hall Danby, 92, less 14—78; and Mr. A. W. Tilley, 88, less 15—78, tied. … continues …

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GRO0744 Hennock: Robert Burton Pynsent: 1869 – 1953

Cornishman: Thursday 14th May 1908

Gwinear Agricultural Association: Annual Show: Record Entries: Good Exhibits: … … Class 10: Best single harness mare of gelding exceeding 15 h.h., not to exceed 6-year-old 1st January 1908: 1, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 2, H. Montague Rogers, Helston; 3, R. Julian, Helston …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Wednesday 13th May 1908

Chudleigh Charities: Pynsent’s School: An interesting position: Mr. G. G. Phillimore, barrister at law, conducted an inquiry at the Chudleigh Town Hall, yesterday, into the various charities of the place on behalf of the Charity Commissioners. …. Lord Clifford stated that there was a proposal to purchase the schools by the County Council, but the matter had been left over, pending the present inquiry … Col. Walcott gave particulars concerning Pynsent’s Grammar School, which is endowed with L. 30 per annum for the maintenance of the schoolmaster, and for repairs to the buildings. There are twelve governors and four scholars, three of whom receive tuition free, and one pays. Mr. Crofton Green is the master, and Col. Walcott pointed out that repairs had to be paid for before Mr. Green received anything. … Mr. Spry was surprised that the people of Chudleigh had not taken advantage of the magnificent opportunity they had of sending their boys to the school (applause) – and spoke very highly of the tuition given …

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Western Times: Wednesday 13th May 1908

Chudleigh Charities: Baptists’ Position Concerning the New Schools: Mr. G. G. Phillmore held an enquiry at the Town Hall on Tuesday, at 10.30 a.m. There was much interest centered in the enquiry respecting the right of the Devon Baptist Association Corporation Ltd., to dispose of certain buildings to the Devon County Education Authority, to wit, the Chudleigh British Schools … (listing of other Chudleigh charities, includes) …  John Williams’s charity, L. 1079 12s 5d, 3 percent annuities; East Church charity, for the proving of Bibles of Good Books to the school children; Pinsent Grammar School and Play Park 1667, endowed from an estate called “Coombe,” Surrey; W. Hays’s charity, L. 500, interest of which provides 45 old people with 4s worth of coal and 1s worth of bread at Christmas time.

[see also Western Times: Friday 15th May 1908]

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Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 9th May 1908

Estate of the Late James Astbury: Burnt Green: Important Sale in three Lots of an Attractive, Well-Situated, Freehold Residence “Oakdene” with well-timbered ornamental grounds … Edwards, Son & Bigwood are instructed by the trustees to sell the above by Auction at the Grand Hotel, Colmore Row Birmingham, on Wednesday May 27th, 1908, at seven p.m. Plans and Particulars may be had of Messrs. Pinsent and Co., Solicitors, 6 Bennetts Hill, or of the Auctioneers, 17 and 19 Colmore Row, Birmingham, and 94 High Street, Bromsgrove.

[see also Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 16th & 23rd May 1908]

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