Tag: Bristol Times and Mirror

Bristol Times and Mirror: Monday 16th March 1885

Potwallopers of Taunton: Taunton, as far as it can be traced, was a borough town as early as the common people became privileged with a representation … (discussion) … The dissolution of Parliament by the death of Queen Anne, and the accession of George I, produced a very violent contest at Taunton (as it did at many other places). The members returned were Francis Warre and Henry Portman, but the defeated candidates, William Pynsent and James Smith and their friends being greatly dissatisfied petitioned against the return, specially impugning the conduct of the mayor. The House of Commons proceeded to the hearing of the merits of this election on Thursday July 28, 1917. … (continues) …

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Bristol Times and Mirror: Saturday 18th January 1919

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has appointed Mr. G. H. S. Pinsent of the Treasury; Mr. R. P. M. Gower, of the Inland Revenue Department; and Mr. J. Wilson to be his private secretaries.

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GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976

Bristol Times and Mirror: Saturday 2nd November 1918

The Thomas Proctor Estates Co., Ltd. and the Estate of H. P. Cope Proctor, Deceased: … (description of property) … Geo. Nichols Young, Hunt & Co. have received instructions to sell by auction at their sale room, Demerara House, Colston Avenue, Bristol on Thursday November 14th 1918 at 3 o’clock: … Messrs. Pinsent and Co., 6 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham.

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Bristol Times and Mirror: Thursday 16th May 1918

After being missing for a week, the body of David Hugh (sic) Pinsent, the observer who was killed with Lieutenant Lutyens while flying on an experimental test, has been found in the Basingstoke Canal.

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GRO0163 Devonport: David Hume Pinsent: 1891 – 1918

Bristol Times and Mirror: Thursday 12th October 1916

Officers’ Casualties: The following casualties to offers are reported under various dates: … Died of wounds: …(list includes) … Pinsent, Sec-Lt. P. R., R. Flying Corps.

[see also Evening Star & East Anglican Daily Times: Thursday 12th October 1916]

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GRO0740 Devonport: Richard Parker Pinsent: 1894 – 1915

Bristol Times and Mirror: Tuesday 4th January 1916

Court and Personal: … Paymaster Kenneth E. Badcock, of his Majesty’s ship Arethusa, who, as secretary to Commodore Tyrewhitt, of the Light Cruiser Squadron, accompanied his chief through the naval engagements of Heligoland and the Dogger Bank, has been married at Bishop Auckland, where his home is, to Miss Frances Isabella Pinsent, of St. John’s Newfoundland, whose father, the late Mr. Charles S. Pinsent, was Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod of the Newfoundland House of Assembly.

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GRO1157 Hennock: Charles Speare Pinsent: 1838 – 1914
GRO0317 Hennock: Frances Isobel Pinsent: 1890 – 1987

Bristol Times and Mirror: Tuesday 4th January 1916

Court and Personal: … Paymaster Kenneth E. Badcock, of his Majesty’s ship Arethusa, who, as secretary to Commodore Tyrewhitt, of the Light Cruiser Squadron, accompanied his chief through the naval engagements of Heligoland and the Dogger Bank, has been married at Bishop Auckland, where his home is, to Miss Frances Isabella Pinsent, of St. John’s Newfoundland, whose father, the late Mr. Charles S. Pinsent, was Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod of the Newfoundland House of Assembly.

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GRO1157 Hennock: Charles Speare Pinsent: 1838 – 1914
GRO0317 Hennock: Frances Isobel Pinsent: 1890 – 1987

Bristol Times and Mirror: Monday 23rd August 1909

English Tourists’ Cries for Help … The second party which spent the night on the Matterhorn is composed of Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent of London and two guides. They remained near the old Matterhorn hut and could still be heard calling for help at 6. a.m. A Second relief column has left Zermatt to go to their help. Reuter.

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GRO0318 Devonport: Frances Maude Pinsent: 1882 – 1953
GRO0365 Devonport: Gerald Hume Saverie Pinsent: 1888 – 1976

Bristol Times and Mirror: Friday 4th September 1908

Bath Horse Show: A Wet Second Day: Small Attendance: … (long item) … Driving Events … In the single-harness class for horses not less than 14 hands 2 inches, Mr. D. S. Carr won the red rosette with his bay gelding Wembley Squire. Next came Mr. W. S. Pinsent of Newton /Abbot who was represented by Ferniehurst Lady Olivette …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Bristol Times and Mirror: Friday 6th September 1907

Bath Horse Show: Concluding Day: … discussion …There was a surprise in store in the single harness class for horses not less than 14 hands 2 inches, Mr. G. Jackson of Pershore, winning with his chestnut mare, Allesborough Wild Iris, beating Mr. W. S. Cunard’s White Cloud and Mr. J. Goldworthy’s bay gelding Stockings. Fernihurst Lady Olivette, belonging to Mr. W. S. Pinsent, and driven by Mr. Alf. Butcher, came in among the minor honours with a highly commended …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920