Tag: 1929

Luton News and Bedfordshire Chronicle: Thursday 23rd May 1929

Luton Division Nominations: … … Conservative: O’Connor, Terence James (C.), Swerford Park, Oxford, one of His Majesty’s Counsels: … list of papers … 53rd Paper: Proposers, Alice Maud, Ellen Mills, Fredk. Guerney: Assentors: Percy Geo. Herbert, Annie Brocks, Sarah Ann Pinsent, Lilian Violet Herbert, Alfred Chas. Pinsent, Gertrude Augusta Gibson, Mary Emily Hose, Susan Rolfe Sarah Franklin – all Dunstable. [GRO0021 Devonport]

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Sarah Ann Pinsent of the Devonport branch (1881 – 1940)

Western Daily Press: Thursday 18th April 1929

Clevedon Resident’s Will: Residence to be Sold for Masses: Mrs. Edith Mary Southey, of St. Christopher’s, Clevedon, Somerset, who died on May 4 last, aged 59 years, widow of the Rev. William G. Southey, left unsettled property in her own disposition, of the gross value £17,844 0s 4d, with net personalty £16,119 8s 1d. Probate of her will has been granted to Roy Pinsent, of 6, Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham, and Gerald England Tunnicliffe, Arundel House, Arundel Street, Strand, London, solicitors. She left her residence, St. Christopher’s, Clevedon, Somerset upon trust for sale, and to pay the proceeds free of duties to the guardian for the time being of the Franciscan Community Clevedon, Somerset, of the orders of Friars Minor, directing that the said guardian and his successors, or other of the Priests of the said order, should say annually in perpetuity, a mass masses for the repose of her soul. She also left a life annuity of £150 free of duty and Income-tax, to her companion Beatrice Mary Sauvage, £1,000 to Thomas Frederick Cuthbert Pattle, and £100 to each executor in addition to professional charges, and all other her property to her son, Harold Frederic George Southey.

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Western Times: Friday 15th March 1929

MEAN THEFT AT TOTNES: Sentenced to two months hard labour at Totnes, on Tuesday, for stealing articles of wearing apparel, valued at 15s, William Thomas Sculthorpe, was declared by the Bench to have behaved in a shabby manner after the kindness shown him by the owners. The stolen articles which were in readiness to go to the laundry were placed in a barn by Mr. W. H. Pinsent, Riverside Bungalow, to be taken away later. Accused had been given permission to sleep in the barn, as he was unable to get rooms in order that he might keep his job. Sculthorpe said he took the things on the spur of the moment and sold most of them to a woman at Taunton for 4s. There were two previous convictions against the accused, and the mayor asked if any enquiries had been made about the woman who bought the goods at such an absurd price from a man on the road. P.S. Marshall replied that the woman bought the property and informed the police. The police at Taunton were satisfied that the purchaser bore an excellent character.

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Western Morning News: Wednesday 13th March 1929

Kindness Abused: Prison for Man who Stole Clothing at Totnes: At Totnes yesterday the Mayor (Mr. J. N. Powney), in sentencing William Thomas Sculthorpe to two months’ hard labour for stealing articles of wearing apparel, valued at £4 15s, the property of William Henry Pinsent and Gerald Pinsent, at Totnes, stated that the Bench considered, after the kindness shown by Mr. Pinsent the accused behaved in a very shabby manner in stealing the property. According to the evidence, the articles, which were prepared to go to the laundry, were placed in a barn by Mr. W. H. Pinsent, of Riverside Bungalow, who was in the habit of taking it there on Tuesdays and fetching it the following Friday. Mr. Pinsent met the accused and another man in October, when the accused said he could not keep his job unless he got rooms, and as he could not get them, Mr. Pinsent allowed the accused to sleep in the barn. He was generally there when the laundry was delivered, and several times had brought it to the house.  Accused, who said he did it on the spur of the moment, stated that he sold most of the articles to a woman in Taunton for 4s. There were two previous convictions against him, and the mayor asked if any inquiries had been made about the woman who bought the goods at such an absurd price from a man on the road. Sergt. Marshall replied that the woman bought the property and informed the police. The police at Taunton were satisfied that the purchaser bore an excellent character.

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993
GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Torbay Express and South Devon Echo: Tuesday 12th March 1929

Benefactor Robbed: Two Months Hard Labour for Theft at Totnes: At Totnes to-day William Thomas Sculthorpe of no fixed abode was brought up on remand charged with stealing wearing apparel to the value £2 10s the property of William Henry Pinsent and Gerald Pinsent. It appeared from the evidence that the articles had been prepared at Riverside, Totnes, to be sent to the laundry. They were placed in a barn from which they were missed. Mr. W. Pinsent stated that he put the parcel in the barn for the laundry people collect. In October he met Sculthorpe, who said he could not keep his job at the cider stores unless he got rooms, and Mr. Pinsent allowed him to sleep in the barn. P.C. Northey gave evidence of seeing the defendant Templecloud Police-station, Somerset, where he said, “I sold some of the articles to a woman in Taunton for four shillings.” Defendant pleaded guilty. The mayor (Mr. J. N. Pewney), in inflicting a sentence of two months’ hard labour, said he considered Sculthorpe had behaved in a very shabby manner towards Mr. Pinsent.

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993
GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949 (?)

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Thursday 28th February 1929

Lawyers’ Clerks: Problem of Pensions “When Past Work”: M. H. B. Carslake, presiding at the annual meeting yesterday of the Birmingham Law society, asked what was to happen to their faithful old clerks when they got past work. The salary which most solicitors were able to pay their clerks did not enable them to save very much. A pension scheme was being considered by the committee, but it was quite clear that clerks over 40 years of age could not benefit by it. However, members of the profession would have the satisfaction of knowing that they were doings something for the younger members. Mr. R. A. Pinsent joined in the hope that something in the nature of a pension scheme would soon be established for clerks. It was stated that the membership of the society stood at 415, of whom 100 were from outside the district. There were 399 solicitors in Birmingham, and 315 were members of the society.  …. …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Leicester Evening Mail: Thursday 24th January 1929

Mauve and Green: Charming colour Scheme at Leicester Wedding:

A charming mauve and green colour scheme was seen at the wedding this afternoon of Miss Edith Wilkinson and Mr. Percy Smith, at St. Mark’s Church, Leicester. Two bridesmaids, Miss Hilda Pinsent and Miss Edith Smith wore frocks of mauve crepe de Chine, the skirts of which fell in handkerchief points and she carried mauve tulips and pink carnations. A page, Master Harry Joyce, and a tiny attendant, Miss Irene Wilkinson, were in dainty apple green garments, the little boy having velvet trousers and a silk blouse with a jabot, and the girl carried a silver basket of mixed flowers.The bride, who is the daughter of Mrs. Harry Pinsent of Westbourne Street, was given away by her stepfather. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Agnes Smith of Poole Road. His brother Mr. Roland Smith was best man. The marriage was solemnized by Canon A. Linwood Wright.  … 

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GRO0424 Tiverton: Hilda Pinsent: 1914 – xxxx
GRO0602 Tiverton: Lydia Pinsent: 1873 – 1956

Leamington Spa Courier: Friday 4th January 1929

Obituary: Mrs. Flory: We record, with much regret, the passing of Mrs. Flory, widow of Rev. Canon W. Flory, Incumbent and first Vicar of Holy Trinity, Leamington. Mrs. Flory who was in her 84th year, had been ill since last February, and it was on the afternoon of Friday last she entered the Higher Service, full of years and good work. Mrs. Flory was the second daughter of the late Thomas Ryland, of The Redlands, Erdington, and Moxhull, and her marriage to Canon Flory took place in 1875, when he was a curate at St. Paul’s Onslow, Square, London … … (description of funeral) … … The mourners were: Mrs. Benet (daughter), Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Pinsent (brother-in-law and sister), Mr. T. H. Ryland, of Muxhull (nephew) and Mr. and Mrs. Peverill Ryland, Mrs. Algernon Benet, Mrs. F. G. Mauleverer, Olive Simpson and Sister May. The flowing mourners were prevented from attending: Col. Benet, C.B.E. (son-in-law), Sir Walter and Lady Roffey (nephew and niece), Mrs. Sydney Ryland (sister-in-law), Mrs. Shore and Mr. Henry P. Ryland (brother) … Wreaths were sent by: … (includes) … L. V. Pinsent and Henry P. Ryland …

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

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 7th December 1929

Whist and Bridge Drive for Lifeboat Institution: A very enjoyable and successful combined bridge and whist drive was held at the Public Hall on Wednesday last week in aid of the funds of the Stevenage Branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution which we understand will benefit by no less a sum than £20. Mrs. Pinsent, the president of the Stevenage branch, Miss Olive Smith and Miss Eileen Thorne were responsible for the organization, and their efforts were reflected in the smoothness and general order of the proceedings. Comdr. Pinsent, R.N. was M.C. for the bridge drive, and Miss Thorne for the whist drive.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Shepton Mallet Journal: Friday 6th December 1929

Downside School Opera: The students of Downside School, under the direction of Dom Paul Brookfield, last week presented the Gilbert and Sullivan opera “Patience,” in their gymnasium, to an audience of nearly 700 people of the locality. The proceeds were for the District Nursing Association: … the Dramatis Personae in the opera were as follows … (includes) … Officers of Dragoon Guards: … (includes) H. R. Pinsent … (also) … Prize Giving Day: The annual prize-giving took place at Downside School on Saturday in the Gymnasium, in the presence of about 400 parents and friends. The Abbot of Downside presided, supported by the Bishop of Clifton, and the headmaster, the Rev. R. S. Trafford … Old boys had been successful during the past twelve months, and special mention should be made of J. T. Molony, who secured a place in Class 1 Division of the Law Tripos, and gained the George Long Prize for Jurisprudence. B. N. H. Thornley gained a second in Mechanical Science Tripos, and the John Bernard Seely prize in aeronautics. B. H. Pinsent had been elected to a Major Classical Scholarship at Trinity Hall, Cambride, and he had no hesitation also in awarding him the Gregory Medal. He was glad to say the authorities had allowed him to come down to his old school and receive the medal personally.

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GRO0085 Devonport: Basil Hume Pinsent: 1911 – 2000
GRO1083 Devonport: Harold Ross Pinsent: 1913 – 1988