Tag: 1936

Evening Despatch: Thursday 3rd December 1936

Birmingham Boys’ and Girls’ Union: Rebuilding of Kyrle Hall: Second List of Donations: … (subscribers) … Total of the above list: £2,663 2s 6d. Mr. Roy Pinsent, who is doubling all donations up to £10,000, had given his second instalment: £2,663 2s 6. Grand total to date: £17,930 18s …include …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 28th November 1936

The Hermitage Cinema, Hitchin: Sunday December 13th, 1936, at 8.15 p.m. Carol Concert: Etta Harry (Contralto), John Clapham (‘Cello), Community Singing: Rural Music School Choir and Orchestra. There will be an appeal by Comdr. Clive Pinsent on behalf of the North Herts and South Beds Hospital …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 
 

Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 27th November 1936

Recruits Wanted for Army & Territorials: “Need for Swift Action” Speeches by Lords Stratchona & Mottistone: … long discussion on the reduced state of the Army and the Territorial Army including speeches … … The Mayor of Portsmouth proposing a vote of thanks to Lord Strathcona, said: “You, my Lord, have given us a lead. We must now do our part. As Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, I am prepared to do everything that is asked of me … …” … … Supporting the Lord Lieutenant were Lord Strathcona, the Mayor of Southampton, (Alderman H. Chick) … (continues … includes) … the Mayor of Winchester (Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O.) … (continues) …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 21st November 1936

Glorious Blooms at Autumn Show: Stevenage Records Broken: … discussion and prizes … The Specials: The trophies and special prizes were won by the following: … Pinsent Cup for vegetables in the cottagers’ classes: Mr. A. J. Bray …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 
 

Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 20th November 1936

Guest of Press Club: “Portsmouth is always with the Navy and for the Navy. When foreign services is over, and the sailor comes back to Pompey and gets happy, our police just say “Come on Jack, … What’s your ship?” and all trouble is over. Even if Jack does get difficult, the Magistrates at Portsmouth do understand”.  With such words the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth (Councillor F. J. Spickernell) responded to the toast of his health at the Press Club in London on Saturday night. … …   Other guests were officers of distinction … Among those also present were Commodore L. E. Holland, Captain A. U. Willis, Captain E. J. Spooner, Captain Smithson, Paymaster Captain H. C. F. Pinsent (General Secretary, Navy Week), Captain E. Joyce, … (continues) …

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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968 
 

Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 20th November 1936

The New Chief Magistrate: When Major J. R. Pinsent, the Mayor, was welcomed on the Bench as Chief Magistrate on Friday morning he said he had had experience in the administration of justice at Courts Martial, and if there was anything in inheriting such things, he thought he could learn the duties as his aged father, who was now 85, had for many years been chairman of the Discipline Committee of the Law Society.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Portsmouth Evening News: Monday 16th November 1936

Guest of Press Club: “Portsmouth is always with the Navy and for the Navy. When foreign service is over and the sailor comes back to Pompey and gets happy, our police just say “Come on Jack … what’s your ship?” and the trouble is over. Even if Jack does get difficult, the Magistrates at Portsmouth do Understand”. Wish such words the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth (Councillor F. J. Spickernell) responded to the toast to his health at the Press Club in London on Saturday night. He had a unique position. It was the Navy night at the Press Club … …  Other guests were officers of distinction … (includes) … Paymaster Captain H. C. F. Pinsent (General Secretary, Navy Week) …

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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 14th November 1936

We Have Remembered Them: Armistice Day in Town and Village … Stevenage: Nearly four hundred people lined the grass triangle which forms the bowling Green at Stevenage, on Wednesday morning, when a town armistice service was held; … Among those who attended the service were … (list includes) … Commander Clive Pinsent … … Also … … Eighteen Years After: Stevenage Comrades’ Armistice Dinner … (those present includes) … Commander Clive Pinsent … …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
 
 

Portsmouth Evening News: Saturday 14th November 1936

THE NEW CHIEF MAGISTRATE: — When Major J. R. Pinsent, the Mayor, was welcomed on the Bench as Chief Magistrate yesterday morning he said he had had experience In the administration of justice at Courts Martial, and if there was anything in inheriting such things, he thought he could learn the duties as his aged father, who was now 85, had for many years been chairman of the Discipline Committee of the Law Society.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Western Gazette: Friday 13th November 1936

New Mayors in South-West: … … Hants: Winchester: Major J. R. Pinsent

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957