Tag: 1908

West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser: Thursday 30th July 1908

Hayle Horse Show: The President and the Value of Exhibitions: … … With regard to the special prizes, a silver cup, valued at five guineas, was given by Mr. E. E. Dunn, M.PP., and offered as a first prize for a mare gelding 15 hands or above, and rested in single harness, was won by Mr. W. T. Pinsent of Newton Abbot. A silver rose bowl, valued at five guineas, presented by Mr. William Hosken, of Johannesburg, was offered as the first prize of hunters to carry not less than 12 stone and was won by W. H. Yeo, Stonehouse. A silver cup valued at three guineas, presented by Mr. W. T. Pinsent, Newton Abbot, was offered as the first prize for a harness horse born in Cornwall, and was won by Mr. J. Williams, St. Mawes. … (continues) … … (elsewhere) … … Those who took an interest in the Hayle Horse Show were indebted to those gentlemen who so kindly supported the Society with their subscriptions. Mr. Hosken referred to the fact that one of the three cups offered that day was given by the worthy member for the division (Mr. A. E. Dunn) – (applause) – another by a very good sportsman, Mr. Pinsent – (applause) – and the third by a native of Hayle, – he referred to his cousin, Mr. William Hosken of Johannesburg – (applause) … … 

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Cornishman: Thursday 30th July 1908

Hayle Horse Show and Races: Good Show and Increased Entries: In a field near the railway station (lent by Messrs. Hosken, Trevithick, Polkinhorn and Co., Ltd.) Hayle annual show and races took place on Thursday afternoon in fined weather … (description and luncheon) … (the President said) … Exhibitions of the description were originally started from the old fairs which were held up and down the country, and it was in 1870 that the first Earl of Leicester started the Holcombe and Woburn shearings, and ran the for no less than forty years with the result that today they had the Royal Agricultural Society of Great Britain (applause). Mr. Dunn, M.P. and Mr. Pinsent had sent silver cups for competition, and a silver bowl has been presented by Mr. William Hosken of Johannesburg (Hear, Hear) … … Class 11: Mare of gelding, 15 hands or above, not exceeding 6 years old January 1st, 1908, to be tested in single harness; first prize, silver cup value £5 5s,given by Mr. A. E. Dunn, M.P, second, £1; third 10s: 1, W. T. (sic) Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 2, H. M. Rogers, Helston; 3, C. J. Pascoe, Helston: Class 12: Best harness horse, mare or gelding, any age or height, and bred in Cornwall, to be tested in single harness; first prize, silver cup value £3 2s, given by Mr. W. T.  (sic) Pinsent, Newton Abbot; second £1; third 10s, 1, J. Williams, St. Mawes, 2, C. J. Paslcoe, Helston …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser: Thursday 30th July 1908

Hayle Horse Show: The President and the Value of Exhibitions: …  … Mr. Hosken referred to the fact that one of the three cups offered that day was given by the worthy member for the division (Mr. A. E. Dunn) – (applause) – another by a very good sportsman, Mr. Pinsent – (applause) – and the third by a native of Hayle – he referred to his cousin, Mr. William Hosken of Johannesburg (applause). …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser: Wednesday 29th July 1908

Cricket: Somerset L.I. v. R.N. Barracks: At Mount Wise, Devonport on Monday: Scores: Somerset L.I. total 142:  … (including) … Lieutenant Samuda, c. Craufurd, b. Pinsent, 60; Lieutenant Bellew, b. Pinsent 13; Bandsman Connor c Webster b. Pinsent 4) … R.N. Barracks Total 232 (for 5 wkts) … (including) … Assistant-Paymr. Pinsent, b Bally, 6) …

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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 25th July 1908

Relics of Napoleon: Determined to carry the matter through in a business-like way, the arranging of this comic band was entrusted to the committee consisting of Messrs. F. E. V. Chapple, F. Furze, J. Steer, H. Chapple, E. Chapple, G. Harwood and the renowned organizer, Mr. George Grant … (description of parade) … The band feel highly honoured at the last named, securing second prize as old English gentleman, in the pedestrian competition. Following up the rear was Mr. T. Case who rode backwards on horseback with a small beer barrel which he was beating as a drum, and on which was inscribed “Vote for Pinsent” this caused roars of laughter …

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Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 25th July 1908

Devon Licensing Committee: Compensation Claims and Awards: Moretonhampstead Licenses: … … Punchbowl, Moretonhampstead: The sum of £1,033 12s was claimed on behalf, of the owner of the Punch Bowl Inn, Moretonhampatend (Mr. W. Pinsent, brewer, Newton Abbot), and the licensee (Mr. C. Loram). Mr. Tarbet appeared for the parties. Mr. Lucas said it was the sort of property to become void or burned down. The present rental was £23, cost of conversion £10, and the future value would not be more than £12 a year. Mr. C. Cole, Exeter, said it would only make a very poor class of cottage property. The Committee offered £550, which was not accepted, and the easel goes to the Inland Revenue Commissioners.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 24th July 1908

Cricket: Ellacombe journeyed to Bovey on Saturday and lost to the second string by 59 runs. For the Boveyites, J. Heath made 46, J. Black 23, and W. Pinsent 15. The only players to reach double figures for the losers were Rev. E. G. Payne and S. Reed, who each made 23. … Bovey II total 121, all out: W. Pinsent, c. Reed, b. Goss 15, Ellacombe, 63 all out; (Pinsent 3 wickets).

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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Western Times: Friday 24th July 1908

Devon Licenses: County Committee Fixes the Compensation: Devon County Licensing Committee met at the Castle of Exeter, Wednesday to consider agreements as to the sums to be paid as compensation. Lord Clifford presided … … Punch Bowl Inn: Moreton: Mr. Tarbet again appeared to claim £1,088 11s in connection with the license of the Punch Bowl Inn, Moreton. The owner was Wm. Swayne Pinsent, Newton Abbot and the licensee Chas. Loram. The committee considered a fair valuation would be £500. …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Thursday 23rd July 1908

Punch Bowl Inn, Moreton: Mr. Tarbet again appeared to claim £1,088 11s in connection with the license of the Punch Bowl Inn, Moreton. The owner was Wm. Swayne Pinsent, Newton Abbot, and the licensee Chas. Loram. Mr. Lucas said the present rental was £23, the cost of conversion would be £10, and the fixture value not more than £12 a year. Mr. C. Cole, architect, of Exeter, also gave evidence, and the Committee considered a fair valuation would be £500.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Tuesday 21st July 1908

80 High Class Horses: Colling’s Horse Repository Exeter:  A SPECIAL SALE WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 25th (the day following the Exeter Horse Show), at 11.30 a.m. Amongst present entries: Miss I. Collier 6 (including many noted prize-winners); Wilcocks and Rew, M.F.H., 6 good Blood Hunters; Captain J. A. C. Hamilton, 2; W. F. Coombe, 2; Gosford Stud, 1; E Bown 1; T. Tozer, 2; B. Hutchings, 1; C. Pratt, 2; H. Gordon Hodgkinson, 1; C. S. Carnegie, 1; Major J. C. Garratt, 1; W. E. Horton, 1; Frederick Churchward, 2; H. H. W. Newman, 2; Thorneycroft, 1; J. F. Wreford, 2; W. Jackman, W. S. Pinsent, 1; W. and H. Whitley, 6 (including Hunter Brood Mares, and some promising Young Stock); G. M. Goad, 1. Further entries solicited: Further particulars and entry forms etc. on application: J. A. Collings and Sons:

[see also Western Times: Friday 17th July 1908]

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920