1936 – Page 14 – The Pinsent Family

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 25th April 1936

New Ambulance Division: Whist Drive for Funds at Stevenage: The newly formed Stevenage and Knebworth Division of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, made is public debut on Tuesday last week, when as whist drive in aid of uniforms and equipment, followed by the distribution of ambulance awards, was held a t the Town Hall. … … Cmdr. C. Pinsent, R.N., is president of the Division, and Dr. Chetwynd Grosvenor is divisional surgeon. Mrs. Pinsent distributed the prizes at the Whist drive and Mrs. Grosvenor presented the ambulance wards. Bouquets were presented to Mrs. Grosvenor and Mrs. Pinsent by Mrs. C. Greenwood, wife of the Hon. Secretary … …Cmdr. Pinsent referred to the recent efforts to form the division, and said they were particularly indebted to Stevenage Urban District Council. Twenty men of Stevenage and Knebworth had already enrolled, and the secretary, Mr. C. Greenwood, would be glad to hear of others who wished to join. … … Also … … Egg Week: 3,747 For Hitchin Hospital: Eggs sent to Hitchin Hospital during Egg Week totaled 3,747. The donors were … list includes … Mrs. Pinsent, 50 …=

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

Aberdeen Journal: Friday 24th April 1936

Glass & Cabrach Nursing: Compliment on “Sound Policy”: In aid of the funds of Glass and Cabrach District Nursing Association a sale of work was held yesterday in the Public Hall, Glass, and was opened by Mrs. C. M. Gordon of Buchromb. The Rev. W. G. Guthrie, who presided in the absence owing to illness of Mr. J. A. Ingleby, paid tribute to Mr. Ingleby’s active interest in the Association. It was due to Mr. Ingleby’s business ability and help that they had been able to think of a scheme whereby the district of Glass and Cabrach would have a new car every year. After purchasing outright, the first car they would table £50 a year and get a new one for that sum. Introducing Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Guthrie said her name was a household word because of her kindness and public-spirited work. Before calling upon Mrs. Gordon, the chairman intimated good wishes from Lady Davidson and Commander and Mrs. Pinsent. Sound Policy: Mrs. Gordon, who was accompanied by Mrs. Ingleby of Blairmore, referred to the importance of district nursing and the faithful work of the nurses. She said she was interested to hear of their annual scheme to get a new car, and she considered it a very sound policy indeed. She knew how generous and loyal the folks of Glass and Cabrach were, and she did not need to ask them to make that sale a success, because she knew they would all buy to the utmost of their means. She had much pleasure declaring the sale open. …

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

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 7th March 1936

Whist in aid of Red Cross Clinic: Thirty-six tables were occupied at a whist drive held at the Hermitage Halls on Monday … donations were received from Mrs. Clive Pinsent …

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Western Morning News: Wednesday 4th March 1936

Tributes to Late Mr. J. Wibberley: Funeral and Plymouth: Large Congregation At Mutley Church: Members and officials of Plymouth Corporation, representatives of religious and public organizations, and of the Services assembled in large numbers at Mutley Methodist church yesterday for the funeral of Mr. John Wibberley, city engineer and surveyor of Plymouth. … (description of his achievements and the service and lists of attendees, includes) … F. W. H. Pinsent …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 29th February 1936

Big Whist Party: Hitchin Club’s Hospital Effort: Sixty-two tables were occupied at the whist drive held at the Hermitage Halls, Hitcwhin on Friday last week in aid of Hitchin Hospital … Mrs. Pinsent, who was accompanied by Cmdr. Clive Pinsent, chairman of the Hospital Council, presented the prizes, and herself was presented with a bouquet by Miss Joan Stevens. …

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

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 28th February 1936

Land For Open Spaces: Torquay Arbitration: “One of the Few Level Areas in the Town:” A piece of land which the Torquay Corporation proposed to buy from the Devon Rosery and Fruit Farm Co. Ltd., as a public open space, was the subject of an arbitration held by Mr. J. Willmot, of Birmingham, at Torquay Town Hall, on Friday. … long discussion … Mr. F. W. H. Pinsent, valuer, of Plymouth, called by Mr. Lhind Pratt, said that in a plan of the development of the land he had prepared, he had allowed for a road similar to that suggested by Adams. The difference was that it would be shorter and cost £1,295 instead of £2,000. He estimated the value of the land at £5,100. Asked by Mr. Lhind Pratt if he had been “niggardly” in his valuation, Mr. Pinsent said that he thought he had been “the other way.” In reply to Mr. Laskey, Mr. Pinsent said he agreed there was no area in Torquay comparable to the land in question. … … Mr. Laskey remarked that Torquay Corporation’s case was that the price of the land must be limited by a provision in the contract governing the development as to the type of house and number of houses to the acre in case the price fixed by the arbitrator was not acceptable to them. According to Mr. Pinsent, other areas at greater distance from the sea were valued higher than the land under discussion. It would be a gross injustice to his clients to accept Mr. Pinsent’s figures. The arbitration then closed.

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Torbay Express and South Devon Echo: Friday 21st February 1936

Torquay Land Inquiry: Nearly 4 Acres South for Open Spaces: Proposed Purchase: Corporation and Agreement with Company: The value to be placed on a piece of land in the vicinity of Avenue Road, Torquay, which the Torquay Corporation propose to purchase as a public open space was the subject which engaged the attention of an official arbitrator, Mr. John Willmot, of Birmingham at the Torquay Town Hall today. The arbitration was in respect of part of the Devon Rosery and Fruit Farm Limited’s land, nearly four acres in extent … (long discussion) … Mr. Adams added that the increase in the value of land in Torquay in recent years had been enormous. He quoted figures in support of this contention and added that his valuation of the land was £12,000. He considered that the land could be best developed by a roadway extending northwards for Walnut Road about 570 feet, which would allow for two frontages on Walnut Road. Mr. Lhing Pratt: In your view Avenue Road is becoming the centre of Torbay? Yes: Niggardly Valuation: Mr. R. W. H. Pinsent (sic), valuer of Plymouth, called b Mr. Lhind Pratt, said in his plan of development of the land he had allowed for a road similar to that suggested by Mr. Adams, Except that it would be shorter and would cost £1,295, instead of £2,000. He valued the land at £5,100. Mr. Lhind Pratt: In arriving at your valuation, have you been niggardly? – I think I have been the other way. Mr. Pinsent agreed with Mr. Laskey that there was no area in Torquay comparable to the one in question … (continues) … Mr. Laskey … How as it that, according to Mr. Pinsent, other areas further from the sea and railways were valued higher than the land in question? To accept Mr. Pinsent’s figures would, he submitted, be a gross injustice on his clients. The arbitration was closed.

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 1st February 1936

Stevenage Sisterhood Anniversary: Open Meeting will be held at the Town Hall, Stevenage, on February 6th Speaker Mrs. Beta Hornabrook. The chair to be taken by Mrs. Pinsent. Hearty welcome to all.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Buckinghamshire Advertiser: Friday 24th January 1936

Sir Francis A. N. Newdegate, G.C.M.G., Deceased: All persons having claims against the estate of Sir Francis A. N. Newdegate, G.C.M.G., deceased, late of Harefield Grove, Middlesex, and of Arbury Nuneaton, Warwickshire, are requested to send particulars thereof to us the undesigned Solicitors for the executors: Pinsent & Co., 6 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham 2: 21^st January 1936.

[see related: Buckinghamshire Advertiser: Friday 31^st July 1936]

Biggleswade Chronicle: Friday 17th January 1936

Opening of New Hospital Wards: Today, H.R.H. the Duchess of Gloucester will open the new wards at the North Herts. and South Beds. Hospital at Hitchin. After lunching at the Priory, the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. J. Delme-Radcliffe, Her Royal Highness, it is understood, will enter the town by way of Hermitage Road, and will proceed to the New Town Hall, where she is due to arrive at 3 o’clock. There she will be received by the Rt. Hon. the Viscount Hampden, G.C.V.0., K.C.B., C.M.G., president of the hospital, and Commander Clive Pinsent, R.N., chairman of the Council. The Duchess, after inspecting the guard of honour of the 1st Battalion the Hertfordshire Regiment, will be conducted to the platform in the Hall, when a number of presentations will be made. Viscount Hampden will invite the Duchess to declare the new wards open, and the Rev. R. F. R. Routh. M.A., R.D., Vicar of Hitchin will offer the dedicatory prayer. Mr. S. B. Russell. F.R.I.B.A., the architect of the new building, will present a master key to the Duchess, who will then declare the new wards open. Her Royal Highness, having signified her willingness, will receive purses from the various local organisations. Margaret Times will present a bouquet to Her Royal Highness, to whom Commander Clive Pinsent will express thanks. Her Royal Highness will proceed to the hospital, where she will make a tour of the wards, and have tea with the consultant, medical and dental staff: The President of the hospital and Lady Hampden, the Chairman and Mrs. Pinsent and Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Russell. … …

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