Tag: 1923

Spalding Guardian: Saturday 22nd September 1923

Amongst the new companies, Fotheringhay Manor Farm, Ltd. (`92,491) has been formed. It is a private company. Registered September 14th Capital, £11,600 in £1 shares. The purpose is set forth: To acquire from J. C. Cheney the free hold hereditaments and premises known as the Manor Farm Fotheringhay, Northants and to carry on the business of farmers, fruit growers, market gardeners, keepers, and breeders of and dealers in horses, cattle, sheep., fowls, geese, turkeys, ducks and poultry of all kinds Etc. The first directors are: Miss Sybil M. Allday, The Little House, Waltham St. Laurence, Berks; R. C. J. Allday, the Little House Waltham St. Laurence Berks; Miss Evelyn M. Allday, The Little House, Waltham St. Laurence, Berks (all permanent, subject to holding 2,000 shares each) Solicitors: Pinsent and Co., 6, Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham. 

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Peterborough Standard: Friday 21st September 1923

New Local Company: Private company: Registered September 14th. Capital £11,600 in £1 shares. To acquire from J. C. Cheney the freehold hereditaments and premises known as the Manor Farm, Fotheringhay, Northants, and to carry on the business of farmers, fruit growers, market gardener, keepers, and breeders of and dealers in horses, cattle, sheep, fowls, geese, turkey, ducks, and poultry of all kinds. etc. The list of directors is: – Miss Sybil M. Allday, The Little House, Waltham St. Laurance, Berks.: R. C. J. Allday, The Little Home, Waltham St. Laurance, Berks.; Miss. Evelyn M. Allday. The Little House. Waltham St. Laurance, Berk. (all permanent, subject to holding 2,000 shares each). Solicitors: Pinsent and Co., 6, Bassett (?).

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Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Saturday 1st September 1923

Bath Guardians: … An Unpleasant Subject: At the previous meeting of the Board there was considerable discussion respecting the lady visitors’ report on the condition of the men’s lavatories at the House, and this morning the House Committee reported: “This matter was very fully discussed, and ultimately the following resolution adopted: ‘Having considered the visitors’ report and the Master’s explanation, the Committee are satisfied that the complaint arose owing to constructional condition of premises referred to and the class of inmate using them’”. There was no comment on this subject and the report of the Committee was passed. The House Committee’s Report was of an unusually extensive character as it embodied a report on matters referred to by Mr. Duff, General Inspector, and Mrs. Pinsent, Lunacy Commissioner, as the results of their inspection of the House. …

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949


 

Nottingham Journal: Friday 31st August 1923

Mental Problems: Leicester’s Pioneer Work: A New Home: The Leicester Frith, which until recently was a home for shell-shock patients was today opened as an institution for the care of the mentally defective of Leicester. The opening ceremony was performed by Sir Frederick Willis, Chairman of the Board of Control … … Mrs. Ellen Pinsent, a Commissioner of the Board of Control, spoke of the value of co-operation between the local and the central bodies. Leicester was the pioneer in this work. It was the first town in England to start special schools, and one of the first local authorities to start an institution of its own. … … 

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949

North Wales Weekly News: Thursday 16th August 1923

Estate of Walter Wilkinson, Esq., deceased: On Friday August 17t, 1923: Sale on the Premise of the Freehold Residence known as Laurel Bank 49 Mostyn Avenue, Llanduno: (With Possession on Completion) William Fowler Bewley 7 Co. have received instructions to sell by auction … … (description of property) … … Immediately following the Sale of the Residence the whole of the Household Furniture and Effects will be sold by auction. Further particulars and Catalogue may be obtained on application to Mr. Jarvis, the Garage, 11, Queen’s Road, Llandudno; Messrs. Pinsent & Co., solicitors, 6, Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham; of from the Auctioneers, 59 Temple Row, Birmingham, and 44 High Street, Sutton Coldfield.

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Uxbridge & West Drayton Gazette: Friday 3rd August 1923 

Beaconsfield Urban Council: … … The following plans were approved: House, Ledborough Lane, Mrs. Preston; cottage, Oakdene School, Miss Watts; garage, Burkes Road, Major Pinsent; House, Station Road, Mr. W. A. Hancock; …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957


 
 

Western Mail: Saturday 28th July 1923

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, the Attractive and Valuable Freehold Residential Property Occupying an unrivalled position on the High Ground near the College and called “Eslington”, Thirlestaine Road … (continues) … Engall, Cox, and Co., will sell by Auction with vacant possession at the Cheltenham Auction Mart No. 1 Promenade on Thursday August 2nd, 1923, subject to conditions and unless previously disposed of. Further particulars may be had from Messrs. Pinsent and Col, Solicitors, 6 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham; or with orders to view from the Auctioneers, 1, Promenade, Cheltenham.

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Western Times: Friday 20th July 1923

Splendid Record of Wallingbrook School: The Annual Sports: … (description of event and cadet parade) …  Sports Results: … 440 Yards; Over 14 – 1, Griffith; 2, Pinsent; 3, Kent …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

 

Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 20th July 1923

Medical Invasion: Empire’s Doctors to Meet at Portsmouth: Programme Outlined: Within the next few days, Portsmouth will be invaded by prominent doctors from all parts of the world. From July 20 to 28 the annual meeting of the British Medical Association will be held in this town, and extensive preparations have been made to give the delegates and the lady friends a welcome worthy of the borough. … … (long description) … … The Section of Medical Sociology meets all day on Friday, July 27. The subject under discussion is “Mental Deficiency in its Social Aspects, (a) education, (b) segregation, and (c) sterilization.” The President of this section is Dr. H. B. Brackenbury, and one of the Vice-President’s is the Right Hon. Sir Leslie Scott, K.C., H.P., Dr. William Potts, of Birmingham and Mrs. Ellen Pinsent, of the Board of Control, will open the discussion … (continues) …

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 20th July 1923

Wallingbrook School: Sports at Chulmleigh: The annual sports in connection with Wallingbrook School, Chulmleigh, were held in the playing field, there being a large attendance. Among those present were a large number of old boys, who were given a hearty welcome … … (results of events … includes) … … High Jump, 12 – 14: 1, MacLeod, 4ft; 2, Earle; 3, Abbott, Ditto over 14: 1, Pinsent; 2; Crinks; 3. Ellicott … … 440 yards, over 14: 1, Griffith; 2, Pinsent; 3, Kent. … …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993