a history
Death: Pinsent: – On the 4th inst., at Minerva, Newton Abbot, William Swain Pinsent, aged 77.
[see similar: Western Times: Monday 6th September 1920]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Town Hall and War Memorial: Buckfastleigh Gifts: As the town’s war memorial, Buckfastleigh recently had placed before it the enlargement of the Town Hall, in order to double its present accommodation, at an expenditure of close on £3,000. … (discussion of proposal and input from Buckfastleigh Urban Council and need to add land) … Mr. J. Furneaux wrote asking that the matter should be brought before the council so that the land could be obtained, and the building proceeded with as early as possible. It was decided on the motion of Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mr. Chaffe, to communicate with Mr. Pinsent, the district valuer, to ascertain what part of the purchase price should be allotted for the land needed for the extension. …
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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
Newton Abbot: Important Sale of Carriages, Harness, Saddlery, etc.: RENDELL & SAWDYE have been instructed by W. S. Pinsent, Esq., who has given up horse keeping, to SELL by AUCTION, at the Stables of his house called “Minerva,” in Highweek-street, Newton Abbot, WEDNESDAY March 10th, 1920, commencing at 2.0 p.m., the following: CARRIAGES — BROUGHAM for one pair; by “Thrupp and Maberley, London” painted; blue and lined yellow, upholstered in blue cloth and morocco, and fitted with rubber tyres and “Barke’s” Luggage Carrier, in perfect order. High Two-wheel SPRING DOGCART, with brake, to suit horse 16 h.h. Two-wheel Painted Yellow GIG, by “Moor; and Son, Southampton,” fitted with “Wraner” Rubber-tyred Wheels, and Lamps complete. Yellow-Painted 4-wheel SHOW BUGGY, with Rubber-tyred wheels in blue cloth, lamps, complete. Two-wheel Light Varnished CART, with Rubber-tyred wheels, to suit cob 14 h.h. with shifting seat to admit of entrance from back. High 4-wheel DOGCART in blue cloth, with rubber-tyred wheels, with brake and lamps, complete, by “Allen, London.” HARNESS, etc. Brass-mounted Black set of Show Single Harness, 2 Single Sets of Brass of Brass mounted Single Harness. Cob and Pony Size, Sets Brown Brass mounted Single Harness, New Brown Leather Brass Mounted Breast Collar, Double Set of Black Brass mounted Double Harness, nearly new Set of Brass mounted Brewery Shaft Harness, Pole Chains, several Sets of Trap Lamps, 6 new Metal Cart Lamps and Clips: Waterproof Aprons and Driving Rugs, Driving Whips and Cases. SADDLERY and SUNDRIES: 1 Lady’s and, 2 Hack Saddles, complete, Double and Single Rim Bridles and Bits, Extra Steel. Sets of Winter and Summer Horse Clothing, Kneecaps, Boots, Leather Night Halters, Lots of Bandages and many other Stable Requisites and Accessories. The whole of the above is in perfect condition and by the best makers and will be sold as the owner has further use for it.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Devon and Cornwall: Surveyors’ Institution: The members of the Deon and Cornwall Branch of the Surveyors’ Institution held their spring meeting at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth. The president of the Institution, Mr. Andrew Young, (late chief valuer to the London County Council), and the Secretary (Mr. A. Goddard, C.B.E.), attended from London: Mr. Percy Whitton of Exeter (the Branch Chairman), presided and the following members were present: Messrs. A. Body, H. Bowden, J. F. Bowden (hon. secretary), A. D. Fenton, G. J. R. Harrison, A. P. Jenkin, T. H. Kerslake, A. Michelmore, F. W. H. Pinsent, E. C. Rundle, K. A. Stapleton … (discussion on the future of the institution) …
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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
Heavitree Brewery: Annual Meeting: 20 per cent Dividend: A Satisfactory year’s business was recorded at the annual meeting of the Heavitree Brewery Ltd. Yesterday. Mr. G. Hardy Harris (Chairman of the Directors) presided. … … (discussion of accounts) … … During the year the Company had acquired the old established business of Messrs. Pinsent and Sons, Newton Abbot, including the brewery, malt house and forty-four licensed houses, almost wholly freehold. … … The most notable thing in the report was the purchase by the Company of the business of Messrs. Pinsent and Sons, of Newton Abbot. This undertaking had been managed by Mr. Pinsent himself as a private concern for many years and by his father before him and had always been considered one of the most satisfactory and sound little businesses in Newton Abbot and district. The Directors had an opportunity of buying the business, and they did not hesitate to secure it. They had acquired 44 licensed houses all of which were freehold except four. Looking at the ability of the Company to turn out far more beer than was required for the previous number of houses owned, it was obvious that the new purchase was a very valuable acquisition, and the Directors looked forward to producing big results. …
[see similar: Western Times: Tuesday 23rd December 1919]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
[Advertisement] Notice: The Heavitree Brewery Ltd. Exeter, having purchased the old-established Brewer ad Wine and Spirit Business of Messrs. Pinsent and Sons, Newton Abbot, together with about 45 Licensed Premises, beg to inform the Public that they have opened a large branch stores and offices at 16 Highweek Street, Newton Abbot, where all orders received for their celebrated ales and stout in cask and bottle, also choice wines and spirits will be promptly attended to: Full particulars as to prices etc. May be obtained from: Branch Manager Heavitree Brewery, 16 Highweek Street Newton Abbot.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Devon Wounded Soldiers’ Christmas Fund: £ 1,000 required. The following list of subscriptions have been kindly promised in aid of the above fund. It is hoped to make provision for the Christmas Entertainment of the Wounded Soldiers, probably numbering 4,000 accommodated in Hospitals in the County of Devon. Every shilling given will be devoted to the provision of comforts and gifts. All work in connection with the Fund is purely voluntary: Will you please help? … (list of subscriptions) … W. F. Pinsent, Esq., Newton Abbot, (sic) £ 1 1s 0d
[see also Western Times: Wednesday 21st November 1917 and Friday 23rd November 1917]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Redundancy: Devon Licences: Referred for Compensation: The Devon Licensing Committee met at the Castle of Exeter, yesterday, and considered evidence in respect of five licenses in various Petty Sessional Divisions. Mr. G. C. Davie presided … Dealing with the Union Inn, Hennock (owners, the Commercial Union Assurance Company, and lessee, Mr. W. S. Pinsent), Mr. Watts, who represented the Magistrates and police, said the population, with Chudleigh Knighton, was 735, the ratio being one house to every 193 people. There was also a licensed house next door. Mr. McGahey said he appeared for the lessee, owners, and brewers, who were also the owners and lessees of the house next door. The license was referred for compensation.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Totnes: The annual treat to Workhouse inmates by the Ladies’ Visiting Committee has taken place. There was a beautiful tea, which included ham and beef, and cakes. The ladies who waited on the guests were Mesdames, Windeatt, R. E. Churchward and Quick, the Misses Watts, and Patterson (Committee) assisted by Mesdames T. Maye, Pinsent, C. May, Learmount, H. Paige, Wellacott and G. Fleming …
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GRO0750 Devonport: Robert Maye Pinsent: 1881 – 1944
Unionists: Kingskerswell Fete: … Open horse jumping competition (prizes given by Mr. W. S. Pinsent): 1, Mr. R. Brock’s, Springheel Jack; 2, Mr. W. May’s Rex; 3, Mr. H. Cundy’s Lady Godiva …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920