Saffron Walden Weekly News: Friday 28th September 1928

Death of Sir Horace Darwin: Passing of Famous Cambridge Inventor: A Former Mayor: … During the last few years of his life Sir Horace was much interested in the training of mentally deficient children and with his daughter, Miss Ruth Darwin, helped to establish a home for such children at Girton. In 1923 he and Lady Darwin, in conjunction with Mrs. Pinsent, endowed a studentship in the University for the study of mental diseases: …


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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Monday 27th August 1928

Britannia Wins: Brixham Regatta: Brixham and Torbay Royal Regatta took place on Saturday: Results … Athletic sports: 220 yards open handicap: 1, M. Potter (19 yds); 2, S. Rowe (Paignton A.C.), (18.5 yds); 3, E. G. Pinsent (Paignton A.C.): 430 yards: 1, E. G. Pinsent (35yds), 2. A. C. Penwill (Paignton A.C.) (35 yds); 3, E. P. Finch, (R.N. and R.M., A.C.), (22yds) …

[see similar: Western Morning News: Monday 27th August 1928]


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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993 (?)

Torbay Express and South Devon Echo: Monday 27th August 1928:

Regatta Sports: Results: Brixham Athletic Events: At Brixham Regatta Athletic Sports the following were the principal results: … 440 yards (handicap) – 1, G. Pinsent; 2, L. T. Penwill, Paington; 3, E. P. Finch … also … 220 yards (open) – 1. M. Potter, Paignton; 2, S. Rowe, Paignton; 3, G. Pinsent, Paignton. …


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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993 (?)

Western Morning News: Thursday 23rd August 1928

Situate in the Parish of Buckland Monarchorum, Devon, about 1 mile from Horrabridge Railway Station, ½ mile from ‘bus routes and 5 miles from the market town of Tavistock: For Sale, Freehold, all that valuable FARM, formerly Uptown, now generally known as UPPATON, but sometimes known as Tippaton, together with the valuable Grazing Rights over Down appurtenant thereto, as in the occupation of Mr. William R. Northmore, who has given notice to relinquish the farm at the 25th March next, when Vacant Possession may be had. Messrs  D. WARD and SON, F.S.I., will offer the PROPERTY for SALE by AUCTION, at the Law Society’s Chambers in Princess-square, Plymouth, Four p.m., on THURSDAY, the 6th day September, 1928, subject to the general conditions of the Plymouth Incorporated Law Society and to special conditions will then be read. The property comprises comfortable dwelling house, sufficient outbuildings to provide ample equipment for a farm of this size and character, together with 56a 2r 30p of excellent meadow, pasture, and arable lands, together with productive orchardings. The farm faces exceptionally well, is intersected by a good road leading to the village, whence there is an excellent bus service to Yelverton and Plymouth. Viewing, by kind arrangement with Mr. Northmore, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Two-Four p.m. Particulars and plans be seen on application to the Auctioneers, 11, The Crescent, Plymouth; or to the Solicitors, Messrs. PINSENT and Co., 6, Bennett’s-hill, Birmingham.

[see also Western Morning News: Thursday 16th August 1928]


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Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Thursday 16th August 1928

Paignton Sports: Exeter Competitors Show up Well: Two Championships Won: The land sports in connection with the annual regatta were held at Paignton, yesterday …  (results include) … 220 yards local handicap: 1, G. Pinsent, 5yds; 2, R. Rowe, scr., 3, C. O. Tremeer, 8yds. … … 440 yards, open, handicap: 1, W. C. Edwards (Bristol A.C.); 29 yards; 2, E. P. Finch (R.N. and R.A.M.C.), 24 yards; 3, G. Pinsent (Paignton A.C.), 36 yards.


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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Cheltenham Chronicle: Saturday 11th August 1928

Golden Wedding: Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Pinsent, of Selly Wick, Birmingham, were the recipients of congratulations on Tuesday when they celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding, which took place at Walmley Parish Church on August 7, 1878. Mr. Pinsent, who is the senior partner in the firm of Pinsent and Co., solicitors, was President of the Law Society in 1918-19, and his eminence the law was further recognised last month when the University of Birmingham conferred upon him the honorary degree of LL.D. Mrs. Pinsent is the youngest daughter of the late Thomas Ryland, of Erdington, and sister of the late Mr. Sydney Proctor Ryland, of Cheltenham.


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

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 10th August 1928

Lifeboat day: The annual life-boat day was held at Paignton on Wednesday. Torquay lifeboat from Brixham visited the town during the afternoon, and was moored alongside the pier, where she was an object of interest to visitors and residents. …

In the evening a crowd of several thousand people witnessed an interesting programme of athletic sports, promoted by the Paignton Amateur Athletic Clubs under the direction of the following officials … (results include) … 220 yards handicap, men 1, G. Martin; 2, G. Pinsent; 3, R. Rowe … 220 yards hurdles, men 1, G. Pinsent; 2, s. Rowe; 3, L. Payne …


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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Torbay Express and South Devon Echo: Thursday 9th August 1928

For the Visitors: Paignton Joy Day on Seafront: Scouts’ Sports: Paignton’s seafront presented a gala appearance yesterday when from early afternoon until well after eight o’clock at night there was almost a continuous round of amusements for thousands of visitors who lined the Esplanade and along the Green … (description) … 100 yards handicap, men: First heat – 1, G. Pinsent (5yds) … Final – 1, G. Pinsent; 2, H. J. Scroble; 3, R. Rowe … 200 yards handicap, men: … second heat – 1, G. Pinsent (7 yds) … Final, 1, G. Martin; 2, G. Pinsent; 3, R. Rowe … 200 yards hurdles, men: Heat winners – L. Payne, G. Pinsent, S. Rowe, R. Hole: Final – 1, G. Pinsent; 2, S. Rowe; 3. L. Payne … 


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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Western Morning News: Thursday 9th August 1928

Lifeboat-Day: Boy Scout and Adult Sports at Paignton: Paignton seafront presented quite a gala appearance yesterday, when the annual life-boat day was held, and there was a stall for the sale of miniature lifeboats. Torbay lifeboat from Brixham visited Paignton during the afternoon and was moored alongside the pier, where she was an object of interest to visitors and residents.  … In the evening a crowd of several thousand people witnessed an interesting programme of athletic sports, promoted by Paignton Amateur Athletic Club, under the direction of the following officials … (list, then results) … 100 yards handicap, Men: 1, G. Pinsent; 2, H. J. Scoble; 3, R. Rowe … … 220 yards handicap, Men: 1, G. Martin; 2, G. Pinsent; 3, R. Rowe …  … 220 yards hurdles, Men: 1, G. Pinsent; 2, S. Rowe; 3, L. Payne … …


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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 4th August 1928

“Coldeast:” Opened by the Minister of Health: Model Home for Mental Defectives: “Coldeast,” Salisbury was formally opened as the Hampshire County Council home for mental deficients by the Minister of Health the Rt Hon. Neville Chamberlain) on Friday last. The Earl of Malmesbury (Chairman of the County Council) presided over a very representative assembly which included … (list includes) … Mrs. Pinsent (Commissioner Board of Control) …


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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949