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The annual show of the Newton and District Fanciers’ Society was held on Saturday. Mr. W. S. Pinsent is President of the Society …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Funeral of Mr. James Stooke, at Kingskerswell: Amid many manifestations of mourning, the funeral took place at Kingskerswell yesterday of the late Mr. James Stooke, who for 40 years conducted an auctioneer’s and land agency business at Newton Abbot. Deceased was at this office on Wednesday, when he was taken suddenly ill, and died the following day … Among the large number of general mourners … (were, includes) … W. S. Pinsent … The contributors of wreaths (were, included) … Mr. W. S. Pinsent …
[see similar: Western Times: Tuesday 14th and Friday 17th October 1913]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Keen Competition: Lustleigh Exhibition: 27th Annual: The entries at the Lustleigh and District Horticultural Society’s 27th Annual Exhibition numbered 294 against 347 last year, the decrease being due to the departure from the neighbourhood of two prominent gardeners. … (description of event and list of winners) … Special prizes: … By Mr. W. S. Pinsent – Collection of vegetables: G. Morcomb. …
[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Tuesday 5th August 1913]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Unionism: At Kingskerswell: Annual Fete and Sports: A further indication that the cause of Unionism is full of vitality in the Mid-Devon Division was afforded by the large crowd attending the annual fete and sports under the auspices of the Kingskerswell Unionist Association, which includes the parishes of Coffinswell, Daccombe, and Whilborough, besides Kingskerswell, held yesterday at Roundmoors, on the main Torquay Road, opposite half-way House. … Horse Events: … Open horse jumping competition (prize given by Mr. W. S. Pinsent: 1, Mr. Brock’s Jumper; 2, Mr. Hutchings’ Doctor; 3, Mr. W. H. Mortimer’s Surprise. …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
No Election: Count Council Vacancy: Yesterday was nomination day for the vacancy in the County Council representation of Newton Abbot West, caused by the elevation of Mr. W. Vicary to the Aldermanic Bench. The only nomination was that of Mr. Robert Vicary, of Churchills, Newton. His proposers were Messrs. Tompkins, W. Wyatt, W. S. Pinsent and Dr. H. D. Mapleton, and the seconders, Messrs. B. D. Webster, H. Shobbrook, A. G. Goss, and A. E. N. Husband.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Chagford License: Alleged Redundancy: The police objected, at the adjourned Licensing meeting of the Moretonhampstead Magistrates to the renewal of the license o the King’s Arms Inn, Chagford, on the grounds of redundancy. The joint owners were Mrs. H. Collins, of Cheltenham, and Mrs. E. F. Hooper, of 41 Old Tiverton Road, Exeter; the licensee was Mr. J. J. Crook, of Newton Abbot; the manager, Mr. F. G. Rhodes, and the lessees were Messrs. Wm. Pinsent and Sons, brewers of Newton Abbot … (description of premises and other licensed establishments in Chagford) … Mr. Hooper: Messrs. Pinsent and Son are giving the house up on March 25th, and it will then be a free-house …
[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Thursday 13th March 1913]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Surveyors’ Institution: Devon and Cornwall Committee: The Devon and Cornwall Provincial Committee of the Surveyors’ Institution have just held their spring meeting at the Royal Hotel, Plymouth, when the President of the Institution (the Hon. E. G. Strutt) and the Secretary (Mr. A. Goddard) attended from London. Mr. E. A. Stapledon (the Provincial Chairman) presided, and the following other members were present: Fellows … (includes) … F. W. H. Pinsent …
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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
The Twenty Sixth Lustleigh Annual: Increased Entries: For the 26th Annual Exhibition of the Lustleigh and District Agricultural Society the entries were in advance of last year, the total number being 320. … Other Classes: … Begonias: G. Morcombe, G. Pine, ditto: by Mr. W. S. Pinsent – Collection of vegetables …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Devon County Show: Progress of Arrangement: A meeting of the Council of the Devon County agricultural Association was held at the Castle of Exeter yesterday. The Earl of Devon presided over a large attendance. It was decided to grant permission, on the usual terms, for the holding of a Dog show in connection with the show at Newton Abbot in May. … … Mr. W. F. Pinsent (sic), of Newton Abbot, wrote offering two silver cups for competition in the harness classes at the show. The Secretary (Mr. E. R. Callender) said the Council had nothing worthy of such a good offer. The Chairman suggested that the Secretary write and say that there were no classes in the harness section worthy of the offer and ask Mr. Pinsent if the cups could be offered for some other completion. It was ultimately decided to leave the matter in the hands of the secretary. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Pinsent for his kind offer.
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920
Newton Abbot Fanciers: Annual Exhibition: yesterday, in the Alexandra Hall, Newton Abbot, the annual show of the Newton Abbot and District Fanciers’ Association took place. The entries, which numbered 450, constituted a record. The silver cup presented by the President (Mr. W. Pinsent) for the best canary shown by a member, was won by Mr. C. Rowden of Newton, …
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920