Tag: 1937

Bournemouth Graphic: Friday 21st May 1937

Winchester’s Plate and Charters: Exhibition Now Open: An opportunity of seeing the valuable plate and charters of Winchester City is provided by a four-day exhibition at the City Guildhall, which was opened on Wednesday by the Mayor (Councillor Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O.). The exhibition, proceeds of which will go to the local Charity Organisations Society, is of topical interest because it includes copies of the Crown jewels. The historic charters and the plate, too, are of great interest. They are seldom on public show. _ _ The City’s treasures are insured for £3,000, but that sum by no means represents their worth. Oldest Grant: One of the most interesting of the charters is the earliest one the City possesses. Its seal has vanished, but otherwise it is in a remarkable state of preservation. The charter is dated 1155-62. It was given by Henry 11, and grants toll freedom to citizens of the Guild of Merchants. … continues …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Reading Standard: Friday 21st May 1937

Mental Health: Services Provided by Berkshire and Oxfordshire Authorities: It has been a firmly rooted tradition in English local government that no publicity shall be given to the services which are provided by local authorities … (continues) … Since the statutory bodies do so little to make themselves known, there is a great advantage in an impartial study such as Mrs. E. F. Pinsent’s “Mental Health Services in Oxford, Oxfordshire and Berkshire” (2/- net). It is the first section that has yet appeared of a survey which will cover all the main services in the Oxford area and which has been organized from Barnett House. The report gives an account of the powers held by the local authorities …

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949

Biggleswade Chronicle: Friday 21st May 1937

… through agreement with the Herts. County Council, were foretold by Cmdr. Clive Pinsent, chairman of the Hospital Council at the annual general meeting of the Hospital last week. Lord Hampden, of the Hospital, said he hoped the Council would go on “being daring” until they had completed the kind of hospital that was necessary for the town and district.

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 20th May 1937

The county Hospital: Sir – those who sign this letter are concerned to read in your issue of last week that the Bi-Centenary Appeal Fund for the Royal Hampshire County Hospital has not yet provided sufficient funds for the construction of the new nurses’ home. We are informed by the Committee of Management — and from our own knowledge, we can support that view that the provision of a new nurses’ home is essential for the welfare of the nurses and for the efficiency of the Hospital. We therefore appeal to the county for further contributions on a sufficiently generous scale to enable this essential work to be completed. We who sign this letter have agreed to subscribe to this further appeal a sum not, less than that which we gave to the 81-Centenary Appeal and we earnestly hope that others may do the same, and that new subscribers may join in this good work. … signed … (includes) … J. R. Pinsent … …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 15th May 1937

Winchester: City’s Traditional Observances: “Shout”- in Cathedral: From the West Gate at Winchester the ancient Moot Horn was sounded to signal the commencement of the celebrations and at the same time a Royal Salute was “fired” on the Cathedral bells. A peal was then rung for nearly an hour. … (discussion of procession) … There was the Deputy Mayor (Alderman H. D. Johnson) – he was Mayor in 1925 and was today deputising for the mayor (Councillor Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O.) who was in official attendance at the Coronation in London – and the Corporation, with the city officials, representatives of the magisterial bench, the professions, Winchester college … (etc) …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Liverpool Daily Post: Tuesday 11th May 1937

Coronation Honours List: … … Dames Commanders: … (include) … Ellen Frances, Mrs. Pinsent, late Senior Commissioner, Board of Control … 

[see related Liverpool Daily Post: Wednesday 12th May 1937]

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949

Western Daily Press: Tuesday 11th May 1937

Coronation Honours: … D.B.E. … Ellen Frances Pinsent, C.B.E., Late Senior Commissioner, Board of Control … …

[see also Western Morning News:

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Saturday 9th May 1937

2,000 Guests at Lord Mayor’s Ball: Brilliant Social Function at the Council House: Some 2,000 guests attended the Lord Mayor’s Ball at Birmingham Council House last night, one of the most brilliant functions of the year in the Midlands. They were received in the Round Room of the Art Gallery by the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (Alderman and Mrs. Harold Roberts), and they comprised leading figures in the civic, social, professional and business life of the city, with representatives of the services, and mayors and mayoresses of neighbouring towns … … Full List of the Guests: … (Very long list … includes)  … Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pinsent, Mr. R. A. Pinsent …

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GRO0679 Devonport: Mary Tirzah Pinsent: 1897 – 1951
GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948
GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Evening Despatch: Saturday 8th May 1937

Funeral of Former City Electrical Engineer: A number of well-known Birmingham people attended the funeral of Mr. Clough Vaudrey, form City Electrical Engineer, at Quinton this afternoon. … (discussion) … Other mourners were … (list includes) … Mr. R. A. Pinsent …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Western Mail: Wednesday 5th May 1937

New Companies: Weston Biscuit Company (Wales) Ltd. The Weston Biscuit Company (Wales) Ltd. was registered as a private company on May 3rd, with a nominal capital of £100, in 100 shares of £1. The objects are to carry on business as wholesale and retail biscuit manufacturers, etc. The subscribers (each with one share) are: … (continues) …  The directors are to be appointed by the subscribers: Solicitors: Pinsent and Co., 6 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham …

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