Tag: Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger

Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 23rd November 1889

A Rating Question: At the Stourbridge Petty Session, on Friday in last week, before Colonel Fletcher, colonel J. B. Cochrane, and Mr. A. F. Godson, M.P., a case which has been before the Bench previously was called on, in which Mr. C. P. Noel was summoned by the Overseers of Belbroughton for a poor rate of £9 5s, on the Yew Tree House, which forms part of his estate. Mr. Waldron appeared for the Overseers, and Mr. Pinsent (Birmingham) for the defendant … (property was about ten acres and the house was untenanted) … Mr. Pinsent urged that there was no beneficial occupation whatsoever by Mr. Noel. Several cases bearing on the point were referred to, and in the end the Bench decided to make an order for the payment of the rates.

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Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 22nd February 1913

Death of Sir Thomas Chavasse:  Fatal Result of an Accident: Public Benefactor: It is with deep regret that we record the death of Sir Thomas Chavasse, which occurred on Monday night at his residence, Linthurst Hill, Barnt Green, in his 59th year. The sad intelligence did not reach Bromsgrove until Tuesday Morning, and as the news spread unfeigned sorrow was expressed upon all hands. It had been felt that Sir Thomas was making slow progress towards recovery from the effects of the accident he sustained in the hunting field in December, but a fatal termination was quite unexpected. … (long review of life and funeral) … … Among those who also attended … … (list includes) … … Mr. R. A. Pinsent … … There was a large collection of floral tributes. Among those who sent wreaths or crosses were …  (a long list includes) … Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Pinsent …

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GRO0569 Devonport: Laura Proctor Ryland: 1855 – 1931
GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 25th November 1911

Golf: Bromsgrove Fixtures: Monthly Medal: … Edgbaston v. Blackwell: Played at Edgbaston on Saturday: Edgbaston … (includes) … Roy Pinsent, ½ v. E. G. Bigwood, ½, Blackwell.

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 14th October 1916

Bromsgrove Board of Governors: … … Mental Cases: The Local Government Board forwarded extracts from the report of their Commissioner, Mrs. Pinsent upon a visit she paid to the Workhouse on August 29th. She reported she was satisfied that all the certified cases, four males were treated with kindness and consideration. She mentioned seven other cases which, in her opinion were certifiable. Upon the recommendation of the House Committee, it was decided to ask the Medical Officer to report upon the latter cases.

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949

Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 26th June 1909

Marriage of Mr. A. E. Holder and Miss Gwendoline Chavasse: On Wednesday afternoon a wedding that was regarded as one of the chief social events of the season in the Midlands was celebrated at St. Martin’s Church Birmingham. The contracting parties were Mr. Alfred Ernest Holder, third son of Sir John Holder, Bart., Pitmason, Moor Green, and Miss Gwendoline Louisa Ryland Chavasse, eldest daughter of Sir Thomas Chavasse of Linthurst Hill, Barnt Green … description of service …  … (long list of guests and their presents includes) … Mr. and Mrs. Pinsent, silver menu holders …

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GRO0569 Devonport: Laura Proctor Ryland: 1855 – 1931 (?)
GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 9th May 1908

Estate of the Late James Astbury: Burnt Green: Important Sale in three Lots of an Attractive, Well-Situated, Freehold Residence “Oakdene” with well-timbered ornamental grounds … Edwards, Son & Bigwood are instructed by the trustees to sell the above by Auction at the Grand Hotel, Colmore Row Birmingham, on Wednesday May 27th, 1908, at seven p.m. Plans and Particulars may be had of Messrs. Pinsent and Co., Solicitors, 6 Bennetts Hill, or of the Auctioneers, 17 and 19 Colmore Row, Birmingham, and 94 High Street, Bromsgrove.

[see also Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 16th & 23rd May 1908]

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Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 17th August 1907

Northfield Cycling Fatality: The Inquest: Barnt Green Motorist’s Evidence: Coroner’s Jury’s Comment: The circumstances under which Mr. Frederick Brookes (234) a clerk in the employ of the Austin Motor Company, who resided at Moseley, met his death while cycling along the Bromsgrove Road at Northfield on Wednesday, were investigated by the City Coroner at the Victoria Courts, on Friday in last week. Mr. Maddocks (instructed by Messrs. Pinsent and Co.) appeared for Mr. A. J. Astbury of The Cottage, Barnt Green, the owner and driver of the car which was involved in the accident. Mr. E. Tyndall, solicitor for Mrs. Brookes was also present … (description of accident) … …

[see related: Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 31st August and Saturday 7th September 1907]

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Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 11th October 1879

The Telephone in Birmingham: The Birmingham Post says – “We understand that company is about to be established in Birmingham under the title of “The Midland Telephone Exchange Company Limited” with Mr. George H. Chubb (who has recently been conducting telephone experiments already noticed by us as one of the directors; Mr. Henry J. T. Pierce of the town as managing director; and Messrs. Barlow, Smith and Pinsent as solicitors. The undertaking will be associated with the Telephone Company, London. It is intended, we believe, to commence with centres both at Birmingham and Wolverhampton, a communication line being laid between these centers.”

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Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messengers: Saturday 3rd August 1878

A midwife named Ann Pinsent was remanded on Thursday, by the Birmingham magistrates, on a charge of concealing the birth of a child. In the course of some excavations close to the prisoner’s house the remains of eleven children have been found. 

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