Tag: 1936

Western Gazette: Friday 13th November 1936

Civic Chiefs for Coronation Year: Interesting Review of Municipal Life: Progress of Development Schemes: Lord Mayors and Mayors were elected on Monday in all the cities and boroughs of England and Wales, the traditional ceremonies being given added interest this year because of the importance of the Coronation year. In most of the towns the elections gave the opportunity for some interesting reviews of municipal life and of the progress which the boroughs of the South-West have made in the solution of problems of development. Among the Mayors elected in the South-West are: … Hants: … Winchester – Major J. R. Pinsent …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 13th November 1936

Winchester’s Mayor: Major J. R. Pinsent: Winchester’s mayor-making was carried out in a crowded Chamber with the usual ceremonial. Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O., was unanimously elected and the retiring mayor, who also retired from the Council, Councillor A. T. Edmonds was presented with a past-mayor’s badge and thanked. The mayor appointed senior Alderman H. D. Johnson the Deputy Mayor and chose the Chairmanship of the Education Committee as his principal Committee. The customary dinner to the ex-Mayor took place in the evening.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Daily News (London): Tuesday 10th November 1936

Old Age Pensioner Mayor: Coronation Year Civic Chiefs: … (discussion … lists) … Politics Not Stated: … (list includes) … Winchester, Mayor J. R. Pinsant …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Portsmouth Evening News: Monday 9th November 1936

Appointed at Winchester: Major J. R. Pinsent: Winchester’s mayor-making was carried out in a crowded Chamber with the usual ceremonial. Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.0., was unanimously elected and the retiring mayor who also retires from the Council, Councillor A. T. Edmonds was presented with a past-mayor’s badge and thanked. The mayor appointed senior Alderman H. D. Johnson as Deputy Mayor and chose the Chairmanship of the Education Committee as his principal Committee. The customary dinner to the ex-Mayor takes place this evening.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 6th November 1936

Maynard School Exeter: Governors Furthering Best Interests: Prizes Presented by Dr. John Murray: The prizes in connection with Maynard School, Exeter were distributed, on Wednesday by Dr. John Murray, principal of the University College of the South West, who said he would be pleased to offer prizes for original poems by the pupils … School Prize List: Following is the certificate and prize-winners: … … Guildhall Exhibition: Chloe Pinsent, Anne Mitchelmore, Eileen Back, Ruth Ware (bronze star and clothworkers’ prize for lino-cuts) … … Awards: Form Prizes: Lower V – 1, Chloe Pinsent, 2, Stephanie Minhinnick … Lower III, 1, Jane Pinsent, 2, Barbara Townson …

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GRO0082 Devonport: Audrey Jane Pinsent: 1925 – 2008
GRO0143 Devonport: Chloe Pinsent: 1920 – 2013

Stratford upon Avon Herald: Friday 6th November 1936

James Booth, J.P., Deceased: All persons having claims against the estate of the late Mr. James Booth, J.P., of Ardencote, Claverdon, Warwickshire, who died on the 16th inst., are requested to send particulars thereof forthwith to us, the undersigned. Pinsent & Co., 6, Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham 2, 30th October 1936, solicitors for the Executors.

[see extended version mentioning Richard Alfred Pinsent: Stratford Upon Avon Herald: Friday 4th December 1936]

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948


 
 

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 31st October 1936

Major W. Sherriff Honoured: Stevenage Legionnaires’ Appreciation … … Commander Pinsent said it was Major Sherriff’s interest in the work that had put the Stevenage Branch in the favourable position it was today. On behalf of the branch, he asked Major Sherriff to become its first president. Major Sherriff accepted the position and said he deemed the branch’s invitation a great compliment. He was also presented with a British Legion badge in gold, as a token of the members’ appreciation and affection. The following officers were elected: Vice president, Mr. J. F. Mackay, Chairman, Commander C. Pinsent, Vice-chairman Mr. W. T. Workman … (continues) …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948


 
 

Western Times: Friday 30th October 1936

Farmer, Parish Clerk, and churchman: Funeral of Mr. James Chave: Uplowman Tributes: the funeral took place in Uplowman Churchyards on Saturday of Mr. James Chave, of Sellake Farm, whose death at the age of 71 years followed a lengthy period of failing health. … (review of his life and church service) … Among those present were … (includes) … Mrs. Pincent …

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GRO0087 Bristol: Beatrice Mary Drew: 1894 – 1963

Daily News (London): Wednesday 28th October 1936

Prospectus: The Associated Paper Mills: … Solicitors: To the Issue: Pinsent & Co., 6, Bennetts Hill, Birmingham …

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Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 3rd October 1936

Winchester’s Next Mayor: Councillor Major James Ryland Pinsent, D.S.0., (sic) has been selected as the next Mayor of Winchester. He is under 50. Born at Birmingham. he is the son of Mr. R. A. Pinsent, a former president of the Law Society. In 1915 he married Kathleen, the daughter of Col. E. G. Boyce, R.E. They have two sons. He has been a member of the City Council since 1931, is a member of the College staff, and prominent in the Boy Scout movement. The present Mayor (Councillor A. T. Edmonds) is retiring from the Council.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957