Tag: August 1936

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 15th August 1936

Mayoral Expenses: Winchester Refuses an Allowance: Councillor Sankey proposed at a meeting of Winchester city Council a motion that the mayor should be allowed up to £250 a year for expenses. He said that as things were at present, he was deprived of the Mayoralty, and he knew other members who could not afford to take it on. Many ex-Mayors had moaned about the expense. … … (discussion) … … Councillor Major Pinsent: The Mayor should be allowed sufficient to cover official entertaining. The motion was defeated by 12 votes to seven.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Portsmouth Evening News: Monday 10th August 1936

Over 206,000 at Our Navy Week: …  The Commander in Chief of the port (Admiral Sir William Fisher) … thanked Commodore L. E. Holland, who was at the head of the Committee, Paymaster Captain H. C. Pinsent, the Secretary, and his assistant Lieutenant Commander A. L. Besant, Rear Admiral Geoffrey Layton (Director of Personal Services), Engineer Rear Admiral T. Gurnell, who had built the scale model of the Dockyard which was on view at Waterloo Station, the Press and the B.B.C., the police of the Dockyard who had been perfectly admirable, and many others …

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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968

Harrow Observer: Friday 7th August 1936

H. Balen Almost Unplayable: Wembley “A” v. Tote Board: Consistent batting by the Wembley batsmen and almost unplayable bowling by Balen (5 for 12) and Stoye (5 for 24) gave Wembley an easy victory at Vale Farm on Sunday: Stores: … Scores … Wembley “A” 127: Tote Board 38 … (includes) … Pinsent b. Balen, 2 …

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Banbury Guardian: Thursday 27th August 1936

Marriage of Mr. J. K. Rotherham and Miss Joan C. Penrose: Impressive Service at St. Mary’s Parish Church: The marriage was solemnized at Banbury Parish Church on Saturday afternoon of Mr. John Kewitt Rotherham, of the Royal Air Force, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ewan Rotherham, of Barford, Warwick, and Miss Joan Catherine Penrose, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Nevill Coghill Penrose, of South Bank Banbury.  … (detailed description of wedding) … the guests included … Mrs. Hume Pinsent, … … Mr. B. Pinsent – gift liqueur glasses …

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949
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Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 14th August 1936

Over 206,000 At Our Navy Week: …

Portsmouth’s most successful Navy Week came to a triumphant close on Saturday night, and there were scenes of enthusiasm around the Victory after the grand finale. The Commander in Chief of the port (Admiral Sir William Fisher) at the end of the programme mounted the starboard cathead of the famous old ship and addressed the crowds assembled beneath him. …

(includes) … He was a newcomer to Portsmouth and all the arrangements were made before his arrival. He thanked Commodore L. E. Holland, who was at the head of the committee, Paymaster Captain H. C. Pinsent, the Secretary, and his assistant Lieutenant Commander A. L. Besant … and others.

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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 1st August 1936

North Herts. F.A.: Presentation to Mr. L. S. Hart: Eight New Clubs For Division II: … (continues) … The election of officers was as follows: President, Viscount Hampden; vice-presidents … (list includes) …  Cmdr. and Mrs. Pinsent … 

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