Tag: August 1923

Nottingham Journal: Friday 31st August 1923

Mental Problems: Leicester’s Pioneer Work: A New Home: The Leicester Frith, which until recently was a home for shell-shock patients was today opened as an institution for the care of the mentally defective of Leicester. The opening ceremony was performed by Sir Frederick Willis, Chairman of the Board of Control … … Mrs. Ellen Pinsent, a Commissioner of the Board of Control, spoke of the value of co-operation between the local and the central bodies. Leicester was the pioneer in this work. It was the first town in England to start special schools, and one of the first local authorities to start an institution of its own. … … 

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949

North Wales Weekly News: Thursday 16th August 1923

Estate of Walter Wilkinson, Esq., deceased: On Friday August 17t, 1923: Sale on the Premise of the Freehold Residence known as Laurel Bank 49 Mostyn Avenue, Llanduno: (With Possession on Completion) William Fowler Bewley 7 Co. have received instructions to sell by auction … … (description of property) … … Immediately following the Sale of the Residence the whole of the Household Furniture and Effects will be sold by auction. Further particulars and Catalogue may be obtained on application to Mr. Jarvis, the Garage, 11, Queen’s Road, Llandudno; Messrs. Pinsent & Co., solicitors, 6, Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham; of from the Auctioneers, 59 Temple Row, Birmingham, and 44 High Street, Sutton Coldfield.

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Uxbridge & West Drayton Gazette: Friday 3rd August 1923 

Beaconsfield Urban Council: … … The following plans were approved: House, Ledborough Lane, Mrs. Preston; cottage, Oakdene School, Miss Watts; garage, Burkes Road, Major Pinsent; House, Station Road, Mr. W. A. Hancock; …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957


 
 

Western Morning News: Tuesday 14th August 1923

Court Circular: … Pinsent – Brittan: the marriage arranged between Captain G. H. Pinsent and Miss Betty Brittan will take place at Sheepstor Church on Thursday, September 20th, at 2 o’clock.

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GRO1155 Hennock: Ethel Betty Brittan: xxxx – xxxx
GRO0380 Hennock: Guy Homfray Pinsent: 1889 – 1972