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Highweek Church Institute: The Cricket Club: The annual meeting of the Highweek Church Institute Cricket Club was held on Thursday evening … The following vice-presidents were elected: … (list includes) … W. S. Pinsent …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Kingsbridge Agricultural Society: … … Harness Classes: Horses exceeding 14 h.h. to be driven in the ring in single harness (pen to all): 1. W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 2, W. H. Barons and Son; 3 W. G; Jerwood, “Charlie” …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Paignton Agricultural Show: … horses … best harness horse (gelding or mare) … 15 hands and under to be driven in a single … 1. W. H. Burston, Taunton; 2, Wm. Jack… 3. W. S. Pinsent, Newton, r. W. Pedrick, Totnes. … (similar for horses over 15 hands … prize £1 1s given by Mr. S. O. Manlove) … 1 W. S. Pinsent, 2, Miss G. Burston, 3, W. L. Saunders, Dartmouth … [partially illegible]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Devon County Show: Local Awards: … … Horses … Single Harness horses: Mares or geldings exceeding 15 hands high: 3, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot, Royal Cadet.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Kingsbridge Agricultural show: Annual Exhibition: A Generous President: …
Horses: … Best horse exceeding 14 h. h. to be driven in the ring in single harness (open): 1, W. S. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; 2, W. Norman, Exeter, Queenie; 3, Mrs. Harris Pitts; r. S. L. Saunders, Dartmouth …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Paignton Regatta: … Horse Driving: An attraction ashore during the afternoon was a horse driving competition, which was managed by a committee composed of Messrs. R. Coombes, R. Moore, R. Waycott and P. Bennett, M.R.C.V.S. There were six entries: Miss G. Burston’s (Taunton) Camelion; Mr. T. Codners’s (Kingskerswell), Joe; Mr. W. S. Pinsent’s (Newton), Minerva; Rev. F.R. B. Simpson’s (Churston) Dolly; Mr. G. T. Mudge’s (Paignton), Nigia; and Messrs. Eastman Limited (Teignmouth). The contest resulted as follows: 1 – Miss Burston’s Camelion; 2, Mr. W. S. Pinsent’s Minerva; 3, Mr. G. T. Mudge’s Nigia …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Fanciers’ Show at Newton: The annual exhibition of the Newton Abbot and District Fanciers’ Association was attended on Saturday with considerable success. … The president of the show is Mr. H. T. Eve, K.C., M.P., and Mr. W. S. Pinsent and Mr. W. Badcock are vice-presidents. … (continues) …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Newton Amateur Athletic Club: … Driving Competition: 1st prize, bridle; 2nd, prize, carriage whip; 3rd prize, spurs: 1. Mr. H. Thomas; 2, Mr. S. S. Martin; 3, Mr. W. S. Pinsent. Also competed, Mr. A. J. Aggett and Mr. H. Parker.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Highweek Vestry Meeting: Election of Assistant Overseer: A Vestry meeting called for the purpose of electing an assistant overseer for the parish of Highweek, was held in the infant’s school on Friday. The Rector (Rev. S. G. Harris, M.A.) presided over the largest vestry meeting held in the parish for many years: … (discussion) … Mr. W. S. Pinsent moved, and Mr. W. L. Shilston seconded, that the salary be £ 45 per annum. …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Totnes v. Addiscombe Wanderers: At Totnes on Monday, the visitors secured a very easy victory. … Wanderers: 135 (includes R. L. Turner, c. Presswell, b. Pinsent, 25) … Totnes: 58: (includes R. M. Pinsent, b. Davy, 7) … Wanderers: [Note: Pinsent and Vincent playing for Totnes] … … (also) … … Paignton Regatta: First Day: … Horse Driving Competitions: Harness horse: 1, Mr. W. S. Pinsent’s Minerva; 2, Dr. Haydon’s Peacock, 3, Mr. F. Palk Dogwell: Skilled driving: 1, Edwards, Torquay, 2, W. S. Pinsent; 3, A Searle, Stoke Gabriel: … (continues )…
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GRO0750 Devonport: Robert Maye Pinsent: 1881 – 1944
GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920