Tag: 1934

Western Morning News: Thursday 20th September 1934

Debt Negotiations: Anglo-German Talks Begun: Berlin, Wednesday: The Anglo-German negotiations on Germany’s overdue debts for imports of coal, textiles, and other raw materials and unfinished goods opened to-day at the Ministry of Economics. Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, Chief Economic Adviser to the British Government. Mr. T. Q. Hill, of the Board of Trade, and Mr. H. G. S. Pinsent, Financial Counsellor to the British Embassy, represented Great Britain. Dr. Schacht. President of the Reichsbank and Acting Minister of Economics is the principal German negotiator. German economic writers are alarmed at the various estimates of Germany’s foreign indebtedness, which they say have a tendency to grow from day to day. They appeal the “business instincts” of the British by placing to the foreground the necessity of continuity of trade. … … …

[see also Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette: Wednesday 19th September 1934]

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GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Tuesday 18th September 1934

Germany “Must Pay at Once”: Debt Demand by British Interests: … … In Berlin:  There is no doubt, however, that Sir Frederick (Leith Ross) was much impressed by the force of the arguments put forward by both Bradford and Manchester, and it Is believed that they will play an important part in the trade talks. Sir Frederick will begin his negotiations on Wednesday, and it is expected that he will remain In Berlin for a week or 10 days. Mr. H. G. S. Pinsent, financial adviser to the British Embassy in Berlin will also take part in the discussions. It is estimated that German merchants owe British exporters nearly £2,000,000 these debts being outstanding because of the foreign-currency restrictions imposed by the German Government. Even the exchange agreement designed to facilitate transfers has worked unsatisfactorily. Further difficulties have been added by Dr. Schacht’s announcement that after next Monday all German imports will come under restrictive management in 25 control offices. Effect of Control … …

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GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976

Halifax Evening Courier: Wednesday 19th September 1934

German Debt Negotiations: … The Anglo-German negotiations on Germany’s overdue debts, for imports of coal, textiles and other raw materials and unfinished goods, opened to-day at the Ministry of Economics. Sir Frederick Leith Ross, Chief Economic Adviser to the British Government, Mr. T. Q. Hill, of the Board of Trade, and Mr. H. G. S. Pinsent, Financial Counsellor to the British Embassy, represents Great Britain, Dr. Schacht, President of the Reichsbank, and Acting-Minister of Economics, is the principal German negotiator.

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GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976

Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough: Wednesday 19th September 1934

Appeal to British Business Sense: Anglo-German Negotiations on Overdue Debts: Berlin, Wednesday: The Anglo-German negotiations on Germany’s overdue debts for imports of coal, textiles and other raw materials and unfinished goods opened today at the Ministry of Economics. Mr. Frederick Leith Ross, Chief Economic Advisor to the British Government, Mr. T. Q. Hill, of the Board of Trade, and Mr. H. G. S. Pinsent (sic) financial counsellor to the British Embassy, represents Great Britain. Dr. Schacht, President of the Reichsbank and Acting Minister of Economics is the principal German negotiator.

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GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 15th September 1934

WINCHESTER SCOUTS’ SPORTS: Winchester Boy Scouts and Cubs held their annual sports on Saturday afternoon at the College Meads. The programme was a varied one and comprised competitions for all the lads from those under 10 years to those over 15. … In the Scouts’ events there was a rare race for points between the 7th and 12th troops, but the former gained a substantial lead towards the end of the competitions and so brought off “a double.” Major J. R. Pincent, D.S.0. a member of Winchester City Education Committee, was the referee.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Aberdeen Journal: Saturday 15th September 1934

Critical Anglo-German Trade Relation: British Government Delegation Leaving for Berlin Immediately: … Sir Frederick Leith-Ross will be accompanied to Berlin by Mr. Thomas Hill, one of the assistant secretaries to the Board of Trade and will be joined in Berlin by Mr. Pinsent of the Treasury, who is attached to the British Embassy in Berlin.

[see similar Gloucester Citizen: Saturday 15th September 1934 and Nottingham Evening Post: Saturday 15th September 1934]

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GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976

Daily News (London): Saturday 15th September 1934

Big Trade Mission to Berlin: Sir F. Leith-Ross to Lead It: New Pact at Stake: … (continues) … Other members of the delegation are Mr. T. St. G. Hill, of the Board of Trade, and Mr. G. H. S. Pinsent, Financial Adviser to the British Embassy in Berlin.

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GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976

Liverpool Daily Post: Saturday 15th September 1934

Trade with Germany: British Mission to Berlin: Action by the Government: … … Sir Frederick Leitch Ross will leave London on Monday night, accompanied by Mr. T. St. Q. Hill, of the Commercial Relations and Treaties Department of the Board of Trade. The other member of the British delegation will be Mr. G. H. S. Pinsent, Financial Adviser to the British Embassy in Berlin … (continues) …

[see related: Liverpool Daily Post: Tuesday 18th September & Friday 12th October 1934]

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GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976

Western Mail: Saturday 15th September 1934

British Government and Germany: Delegation for Berlin: Problems of Trade and Finance: The Foreign Office announces it has been agreed between his Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom and the German Government that a delegation, headed by Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, Chief Economic Adviser to his Majesty’s Government shall proceed immediately to Berlin … … (continues) … … Two immediately outstanding subjects upon which the delegation will have discussion with the representatives of the German Government area: The new German policy of import control, and the extreme difficulty which British exporters to Germany are experiencing in getting payment. Sir Frederick Leith-Ross will leave London for Berlin on Monday night, accompanied by Mr. T. St. Q. Hill, of the Commercial Relations and Treaties Department of the Board of Trade. The other member of the British Delegation will by Mr. G. H. S. Pinsent, Financial Adviser to the British Embassy in Berlin. 

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GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976

Western Morning News: Thursday 6th September 1934

Joint Board Certificates: Results of July Examinations: A number of West-country successes are included in the examination lists of the Oxford and Cambridge Schools examination Board Published today. …

Higher School Certificates: Boys: Downside School: T. G. Devas, I, 10; D. M.H. Dewar, III, 16; M. L. Fitzgerald, I, 5: M. C. Lace, I, a, b, c, 5; R. P. Pinsent, II, f, h, 5, 7, 10; R. J. Pone-Hennessy, II, f, h, 5; M. C. Shawcross, I, 5; P. S. Smith, II, f, h, 5. …

[I, Classics; II, Modern Studies; III, Mathematics; f, Latin, h, History … 5, French, 7, Spanish, 10, English Literature]

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GRO0754 Devonport: Roger Philip Pinsent: 1916 – 1997