Tag: 1929

Western Morning News: Saturday 13th July 1929

Derating in Plymouth: 300 Claims before the Committee: Plymouth Assessment Committee have this week, the chairmanship of Mr. Albert Webb, been dealing with the important question of derating. lt is their function to decide the claims of those who consider they are entitled to benefits under the Act. At present over 300 cairns have been lodged, and the careful consideration necessary in each case may be judged from the fact that this week the committee, sitting day, heard only nineteen. The Revenue authorities were represented by Mr. Pincent, and the local authority by city treasurer. … (description of meeting) …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 13th June 1929

North Herts and South Beds Hospital, Hitchin: In response to the appeal for £4,386 to clear off the debt on the new wing before the visit of H.R. H. the Duchess of York on July 20, the following donations have been thankfully received: … (list includes) … Comdr. and Mrs. Pinsent … £10 10s 0d. …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Beds and Herts Pictorial: Tuesday 11th June 1929

Healthy Children of Stevenage: Medical Officer’s View: … The Infants’ Welfare and Maternity Centre is doing good work, and an efficient secretary, Mrs. Pinsent has been appointed in the place of Miss Abbott, who has left the district. A dinner is also held each Tuesday afternoon when mothers and expectant mothers may obtain advice. …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Welshman: 7th June 1929

Cricket: Swansea University v Aberystwyth University: An interesting game was played on the Carmarthen Grammar School ground on Wednesday 29th ult. between Aberystwyth University and Swansea, the latter winning by 58 runs. … scores … playing for Aberystwyth was … A. Pinsent …

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GRO0072 Tiverton: Arthur Pinsent: 1888 – 1978

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 1st June 1929

Fourteenth Year’s Work of the Nursing Association: The 14th Annual Meeting of the Stevenage and District Nursing Association was held at the Clinic, Highstreet, on Friday afternoon last week. Miss A. Villiers, P.P, was in the chair, and among those present were Mrs. White, Miss Dobinson, Mrs. Pinsent, Miss Edwards, and Miss Heathcote … discussion … The Committee were reelected, with the addition of Mrs. Woodgate, Mrs. Watson, and Mr. Summers, with Mrs. Pinsent as secretary of the Welfare branch. … … Also … … The Stevenage Children: Above the Average in Health: The Medical Officer: “I consider the children above the average in health,” states Dr. A. A. Grosvenor, medical officer to the Stevenage Urban District Council, in his annual report just presented to the authority. … … Infant Welfare and Maternity Centre: This institution is doing good work and an efficient secretary, in the person of Mrs. Pinsent has been appointed in the place of Miss Abbott, who has left the district … (continues) …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

London Daily Chronicle: Monday 13th May 1929

Prospectus: … Argus Press Holdings Limited … Solicitors for the Issue: … Pinsent & Co., 6 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham …

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Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 2nd March 1929

Hitchin V.A.D.: To compete again in Stanley Shield Competition. There was held recently, at the Old Palace, Hatfield, by kind permission of the Marquis of Salisbury, a competition to decide which detachment of the Hertfordshire V.A.D.’s of the Red Cross Society should have the honour of representing the county in the Stanley Shied Competition … After a close and exciting contest, the Hitchin Detachment (Herts 25) again won the honor of representing Hertfordshire in the Stanley Shield Competition, thus repeating their success of last year … The winning team comprised Miss May Flint (officer), Miss Kathleen Pinsent, Mrs. Mary Crowe, Miss Muriel Powell, Miss Doris Bowman and Miss Kathleen Franklin (reserve).

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 16th February 1929

British Legion Annual Meeting: The Annual meeting of the Stevenage and District Branch of the British Legion was held at the Small Public Hall on Thursday last week. … (continues) … Two flag day collections were held, and they met with a generous response, the results being: Earl Haig’s Memorial Homes Appeal £48 15s; British Legion Appeal (Poppy Day) £138 12s 9d, an increase of £23 compared with the 1927 total. Their thanks were due to Mrs. Clive Pinsent and Mrs. W. O. Times in the first instance, and to Lady Butler Fellows in the second for organizing the flag days … (continues) …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 18th January 1929

Bishop’s Walk Inquiry: Future of Torquay Beauty Spot: An Arbitration Case: Under the Acquisition of Lane (Amend-of Compensation Act, 1919) an arbitration court was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday. The case concerned an agreement made between the Torquay Corporation and Mr. Montague Williams of “Mawan” Livermead, Torquay, in respect of about twelve acres of land adjoining the Bishop’s Walk. … The official arbitrator on Wednesday was Mr. Hugh C. Webster, F.S.I. The case for the Corporation was conducted by the Town Clerk (Mr. H. H. Hield) and Mr. P. Dell, of Teignmouth (representing Mr. Montague Williams. There were present also Sir Theodore Chambers (representing the Ilsham Estate) and Mr. F. W. Pinsent (District Valuer). …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Times: Friday 11th January 1929

Dart Vale Harriers: Largely Attended Hunt Ball at Totnes: The Hunt Ball of the Dart Vale Harriers at Totnes on Wednesday evening drew a record attendance, and a most enjoyable time was spent, excellent arrangements being made by Mr. J. Kellock, who was secretary and M.C. for the occasion. Those present included … G. S. Pinsent … (and) … Mrs. G. Pinsent …

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GRO1080 Devonport: Dorothy James: 1908 – 1986
GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993