Tag: December 1932

Somerset Standard: Friday 16th December 1932

Downside: Funeral of Owen John Gahan: The funeral of Owen John Gahan (Roberts), 20, a late undergraduate of Downside College, who died after a motor accident at Letchmore, took place at the Abbey, Downside, on Friday morning last. Solemn sung requiem preceded the committal, when the celebrant was the Rev. R. S. Trafford. … The bearers were, W. G. M. Morall (Head of Roberts House), T. G. Hazel, A. J. Holberton, J. E. Barrie, P. F. Given-Wilson and P. D. Pinsent (House Prefects). Others who attended were … (list) …

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GRO0712 Devonport: Paul Desmond Pinsent: 1915 – 1997

Evening Despatch: Thursday 22nd December 1932

The Round of Xmas Parties: The Carnegie Youths’ Clubs held a combined Junior Christmas party at the Hartfield Crescent Schools last Saturday … (continues) … Prize-Giving at Kyrle: The cups and medals won by Union Members during 1931-2 were distributed by the Chairman of the Executive, Mr. Roy Pinsent, at Kyrle Hall on Tuesday evening last. In a short chat to an audience of about 200 club members (boys), Mr. Pinsent talked about the need for careful handling of club equipment and for general thoughtfulness, in view of the financial position of the Union …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Somerset Guardian and Radstock Observer: Friday 16th December 1932

Sad Birthday Morrow: Funeral of Downside Boy; … … Mr. Gahan, who lived at New Cavendish Square, S.W., was killed when his car skidded and overturned at Letchworth on the night of 2nd December … Mr. Gahan was at Roberts House whilst at Downside, and W G. M. Worrall, the present heady boy of the house and the following house prefects, T. G. Hazel, A. G. Holberton, J.E. Barrie, P. F. Given-Wilson and P. D. Pinsent, acted as bearers. …

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GRO0712 Devonport: Paul Desmond Pinsent: 1915 – 1997

Shepton Mallet Journal: Friday 16th December 1932

Downside: The funeral of Mr. Owen John Gahan (21), the Cambridge undergraduate, and a former scholar of Downside School, whose death occurred at Letchworth when his car overturned, took pace at Downside on Friday … The headmaster of Downside School, the Rev. R. S. Trafford, was the celebrant … The bearers were W. G. H. Worrall (Head of Roberts House), T. G. Hazel, A. J. Holberton, J. E. Barrie, P. F. Given-Wilson, and P. D. Pinsent (House Prefects) …

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GRO0712 Devonport: Paul Desmond Pinsent: 1915 – 1997

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Saturday 10th December 1932

By Edwards, Son and Bigwood: Estate of the late Sir Walter Newton Fisher, Kt., the Pleasantly Situated Family Residence, “Lawnfield”, 12 Church Road, Edgbaston, without reserve: … … (description) … … Edwards, Son & Bigwood, F.A.I. will sell the above by Auction (as lot 1) at the grand Hotel, Colmore Row, Birmingham, on Tuesday Next, December 13, 1932, at Five p.m. prompt. Solicitors: Messrs. Pinsent & Co., 6 Bennetts Hill; Auctioneers Offices: 158, Edmund Street, Birmingham 3.

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