Tag: 1913

Western Times: Wednesday 16th July 1913

North Devon Properties in the Market: Several valuable North Devon properties, including the well-known Pynsent Estate, in the parish and neighbourhood of Northam, were in the market yesterday, being offered for sale by public auction at the New Inn Hotel, Bideford, by Mr. Robt. Blackmore, auctioneer, of Bideford. There was a good attendance, but a slump was found biddings, and most of the lots had to withdrawn. The Pynsent Estate, comprising a residential farm, hotel, villa residences, accommodation lands, and building sites was first offered, in seventeen lots. At the outset, the auctioneer announced that Lots 1. 2, 4, 5 and 6, being the dairy farm known as “Tadworthy,” near Northern, with over 23 acres, of pasture, arable and orchard land, had been disposed of privately to the existing tenant, Mrs. E. M. Mill, who had been there for a great of years. Mr. Reynolds subsequently became the purchaser of a piece of garden ground (lr. 13p.), fronting the upper end of Westbourne-terrace for £80, accommodation land (la. lr. 29p.), for £45 and two arable fields (3a. 0r. 26p. and 2a. 0r.13p.) with part of Furze Hills (5a. 2r. 16p.), for £420. The remaining lots, including the “Pebbleridge Hotel,” the Cricket Field, and “The Pines” (a gentleman’s residence), and “Clover Bank” (a cottage residence), remained unsold. The agents Concerned were Messrs. Smyth-Richards and Fox of Bideford and Barnstaple. The second sale concerned freehold small holdings, including parts the Court Estate, together with detached residential properties in the parishes of Abbotsham and Northam. None of the lots were disposed of. The solicitors for the vendors were Messrs. J. W. Smith (Andover), and A. E. Fenton (London).

[see also Western Times: Friday 18th July 1913]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Western Times: Monday 14th July 1913

Auction Tomorrow (Tuesday) by Order of the Mortgagees: Westward Ho! and Abbotsham, North Devon: ROBERT BLACKMORE has received instructions to SELL, by Auction, at the New Inn Hotel, Bideford, on TUESDAY, 15th 1913, at 3 p.m. or immediately following the ‘Pynsent Estate’ Auction (subject to Conditions of Sale, which will be there and then produced), all those Attractive FREEHOLD SMALL FOLDINGS and Detached RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES in the under mentioned,  or such other Lots as may decided upon, comprising: Lot 1 — ABBOTSHAM COURT FARM, in the Parish of Abbotsham, including excellent Farm Outbuildings and 43a 2r 4p (or thereabouts) of healthy and responsive land. Lot 2 — SMALL HOLDING, with an area of 11a lr 3p (or thereabouts). Lot 3 — SMALL HOLDING or BUILDING SITE, being an area of 13a lr 29p (or thereabouts). Lot 4 — SMALL HOLDING or BUILDING SITE, with a Cottage close the Railway Siding, and a charming Alcove Summer House on the cliff, the whole covering an area of 66 acres (or thereabouts). NOTE — The foregoing Lots are all within a few minutes’ walk of Siding of the Bideford, Westward Ho! and Appledore Railway and within 3 Miles of Bideford Market Town and Railway Station. Lot 5 — DETACHED FREEHOLD RESIDENCE, known as “BONA VISTA”: 4 Reception Rooms, 6 Bedroom 6, Box room, Bathroom, w.c., Kitchens and other Domestic Offices, Stable, Gardens and Pasture Lands. Also. a small Bungalow situate at the entrance of the private drive to Westward Ho! and known as “ORME LODGE” comprising three rooms, the whole being an area of 9a 2r 4p (or thereabouts). Lot 6 — DETACHED FREEHOLD RESIDENCE known as “AYESHA” or “ASHA,” situate in Westward Ho! The House comprises 4 Reception Rooms, 11 Bed and Dressing Rooms, Bathroom, Lavatories, Kitchens, and Roomy Domestic Offices; Stables, Coach-House, Fodder-House, Harness Room, Poultry House, and w.c. Pleasant Front Garden, with an abundance of Creepers, also a Rosary Lawn, Kitchen Gardens and Paddock, the whole having an area of 2a 2r 38p (or thereabouts). Lot 7 – TWO FIELDS of FREEHOLD PASTURE LAND immediately adjoining the Westward Ho! Golf Links; known as “PIMPLEY GROUND” containing 3a 1r 5p (or thereabouts). Lot 8 – DETACHED FREEHOLD RESIDENCE situate in the Parish of Northam, adjoining the Westward Ho! Golf Link and known “PIMPLEY.” The House comprises: Entrance Hall, Dining-Room, Drawing-Room, 8 Bedrooms, Bathroom and w.c., Kitchens and Offices; Stable, Harness Room, Coach-House and Cowhouse, with an Enclosed Yard; also, Fruit and Vegetable Gardens. Lot 9 – FREEHOLD BOARDING HOUSE situate the Sea Front at Westward Ho’ between the Railway Station and the Beach and known as the “BATH HOTEL.” The House comprises: Entrance Hall. Dining-Room, 2 Sitting-Rooms, 6 Bedrooms. 3 w.c’s, Kitchens and Offices, Public Bar, with separate entrance – Bagatelle Room, cellars, and large outside Rooms and Houses, together with a Plot of Land, having an area of 2r. 5p (or thereabouts). Further particulars may be obtained of the Auctioneer, Bideford or of the Solicitors: J. W. SMITH, Esq., Andover, Hants; and A. E. FENTON, Esq., 10, Staple Inn, London, W.C.

[see also Western Times; Friday 11th July 1913]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887h (1808 – 1887)

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Wednesday 9th April 1913

Dr. Jordan Lloyd: Big Gathering at Funeral in Harborne: Remarkable scenes, testifying to the respect and esteem in which the late Professor Jordan Lloyd was held were witnessed at Harborne yesterday … … (description of service) … The Mourners: The principal mourners were Mrs. Jordan Lloyd (widow) … Mr. Roy Pinsent, … Mr. R. A. Pinsent … … 

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948
GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Birmingham Mail: Tuesday 18th March 1913

The Beale Memorial Fund: The Beale Memorial Fund today stands at £13,259, the recent donations including the following contributions: … Includes … Mr. R. A. Pinsent, £20 …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

South Devon Weekly Express: Friday 7th March 1913

Bovey Tracey: A shooting match has taken place at the Liberal Club between the local Territorials and members of the Liberal Club, resulting in a win for the former by 33 points: Scores: … Territorials: … Total 251: … Liberals: … Totals 221 … (includes) … W. Pinsent, 28 … 

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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Cannock Chase Courier: Saturday 1st March 1913

Cannock Chase Light Railway: At Wolverhampton, on Wednesday, the Hon. Gatherne Hardy, Colonel G. F. D. Boughey, R.E.C.S.I. and Mr. Henry Allan Steward, Light Railway Commissioners held an enquiry concerning an application by the London and North Western Railway Company for the transfer to them of the power conferred on the Wolverhampton and Cannock Chase Railway (Light Railway) Orders 1907 and 1910, for the construction of a new light railway between Wolverhampton and Cannock Chase. Mr. G. J. Talbot appeared for the London and Northwestern Railway Company; Mr. A. W. Carver for Cannock Rural District; Mr. H. Taylor for Mr. W. H. Fowler; Mr. G. L. Pepper, for Richard Pagert, Bart.; Mr. G. D. Elliot for the Ashmore Park Colliery Company; Mr. Horatio Brevitt, for the Wolverhampton Corporation and Mr. R. H. Pinsent (sic) for the Holly Bank Colliery Company. There was no opposition and formal evidence was called.  … (continues) …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Lichfield Mercury: Friday 28th February 1913

Cannock Light Railway: Advantages to South Staffordshire: Commission Grant a New order: A Light Railway Commission, comprising the Hon. A. E. Gathorne-Hardy (chairman), Colonel G. F. O. Boughey, R.E., C.S.I, and Mr. Henry Allan Steward, sat in the Wolverhampton Council Chamber on Wednesday to hear an application by the London and North Western Railway Company for an Order transferring to the company certain powers which had been conferred upon a company called the Wolverhampton and Cannock Chase Railway Company by Acts of Parliament 1901-1903, and Light Railway Orders 1906-1910. Mr. G. J. Talbot, K.C., represented the London and North-Western Railway Company, Mr. A. W. Carver, the Cannock Rural District Council: Mr. Herbert Taylor, Mr. W. H. Fowley; Mr. G. L. Pepler, Sir Richard Paget, Mr. G. D. Elliott, the Ashmore Park Colliery Company; Mr. Horatio Brevitt, the Corporation of Wolverhampton; Mr. R. H. Pinsent (sic) the Holly Bank Colliery Company. There was no opposition. …  (plans to build a light railway to service the collieries) … Replying to Mr. Pinsent, witness [Mr. W. A. Jephson (assistant goods manager London and North-Western Railway Company)] said the company had made satisfactory arrangements with the Holly Bank Colliery Company to cover the altered conditions. …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 22nd February 1913

Death of Sir Thomas Chavasse:  Fatal Result of an Accident: Public Benefactor: It is with deep regret that we record the death of Sir Thomas Chavasse, which occurred on Monday night at his residence, Linthurst Hill, Barnt Green, in his 59th year. The sad intelligence did not reach Bromsgrove until Tuesday Morning, and as the news spread unfeigned sorrow was expressed upon all hands. It had been felt that Sir Thomas was making slow progress towards recovery from the effects of the accident he sustained in the hunting field in December, but a fatal termination was quite unexpected. … (long review of life and funeral) … … Among those who also attended … … (list includes) … … Mr. R. A. Pinsent … … There was a large collection of floral tributes. Among those who sent wreaths or crosses were …  (a long list includes) … Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Pinsent …

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GRO0569 Devonport: Laura Proctor Ryland: 1855 – 1931
GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Erdington News: Saturday 1st February 1913

Charity Ball: Fashionable Gathering at the Grand Hotel: A charity ball, arranged by the Moseley League of Ladies, was held in the Grosvenor Room of the Grand Hotel on Thursday evening on behalf of the Birmingham and Midland Hospital for Women and Maternity Hospital … (continues) … The committee arranging the event was as follows: … (list includes) … Mr. Roy Pinsent …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Saturday 18th January 1913

The Pitman Centenary: Commemorative Dinner to the Bath Staff: Mr. Baker Proposes the Immortal Memory: On Saturday evening, to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Sir Isaac Pitman, a commemorative dinner was held at Fortt’s Restaurant, Bath. The hosts were the two sons of Sir Isaac, Mr. Alfred Pitman and Mr. Ernest Pitman, and the guests comprised about 120 of the Bath Phonetic Institute employees, with a few representatives from the London Establishments of the firm. Mr. Alfred Pitman presided … (guests included) … G. T. Pinsent … (speeches) …

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GRO0830 Bristol: Thiery George Pinsent: 1891 – 1967