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Coventry Times: 21st September 1904

Highly Attractive and Picturesque Bijou Estate: Keresley, Warwickshire: Whittindale & Watson are favoured with the instruction to offer by Auction at their Estate Rooms, Hertford Street, Coventry at an early date the Compact and Attractive Small Residential Estate known as “Birch Tree House”, in the parish of Keresley … continues … Further particulars may be had in due course and in the meantime of Messrs. Pinsent and Co., Solicitors, 6 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham … …

[see related on other dates]

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Crediton Gazette: 3rd September 1904

Cullompton Petty Sessions: … A Dangerous Practice: A Burlescombe innkeeper, named George Pinsent, formerly of Tiverton, pleaded not guilty to a summons charging him with leaving a horse unattended on the highway. Superintendent Collins said he was at Uffculme on August 25^th, and outside the Brewery premises he saw a horse attached to a trap, in which was seated a little child about two or three years of age. Witness entered the premises and called for the defendant who came out from an inner office. Defendant: The horse was tied up to a crook in the wall; a man afterwards saw me unfasten the rope. Supt. Collins: No, it was not tied up; and even if it were, you have no right to leave a little child at the mercy of whatever might come along. The chairman: The Bench have carefully considered this case, which they dismiss on payment of the costs.

[see also 6^th September 1904]

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Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette: Tuesday 23rd August 1904

Cricket: 99 Coy. R.G.A. versus Eastern C.C. At Tigne on Wednesday: the solders gained a fine victory by 37 runs, defeating their opponents who have had a long run of unbroken success. … 99 Company: total 138 (includes Gr. Pinsent ct. F. Jones b. Frost, 26 … Eastern C.C. total 101.

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Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette: Thursday 11th August 1904

Cricket: 99 Coy. R.G.A. versus Eastern C.C. This match was played on the Marsa on Saturday. 99 Company who had a weak team batted first but only made 59. But by brilliant fielding and good bowling their doughty opponents only made 80 thus winning by 21 runs. Corp Everest took 4 wickets for 9.: 99 Company: Total 59 (includes Gr. Pinsent ct. F. Jones bd. H. Jones …Eastern C.C. total 80: (Pinsent took two wickets)

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Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser: Wednesday 10th August 1904

SOMERTON: Church and Bible Classes: — On Thursday the scholars of the above school, and Mrs. Valentine’s Young Women’s Bible Class, together with the Young Men’s Bible Class had their annual “outing” when they journeyed to Burton Pynsent. The weather was beautifully fine. After tea various games were indulged in, and most enjoyable time was spent. Church Sunday School Treat: — On Thursday afternoon the annual outing of the St. Michael’s Church Sunday Schools and Mrs. Valentine’s Bible Class took place at Burton Pynsent. The weather was beautifully fine, and all left the Monteclete School in brakes and waggonettes supplied Mrs. Coomer and Mr. Manning. After tea the evening was spent in a variety of games, and altogether the “outing” was much enjoyed.

Crediton Gazette: 25th June 1904

Cullompton Petty Sessions: … Theft at Burlescombe. John Burridge, labourer, of Halberton, was summoned for stealing 8d., the money of George Pinsent of Burlescombe. Mrs. Pinsent, wife of George Pinsent, of the Waterloo Inn, said on Monday 6^th June, she left the defendant and another man in the kitchen while she went outside. Later witness saw the defendant putting back a money box, which was kept in the cellar. In reply to a question, defendant said he had not touched the box; but on witness calling her husband, defendant said he would own up as he took the money (8d) for a joke. Defendant pleaded guilty and said he saw the box and for a joke took out eightpence in copper. He did not intend stealing the money and gave it up to Mrs. Pinsent as soon as she asked for it. In consideration of the defendant’s good character, the Bench bound the defendant over in his own recognizance to cume up for judgement when called upon.

[see also Tiverton Gazette: 28^th June 1904]

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Western Gazette: Friday 20th May 1904

Dairyman Wanted to manage 30 to 40 cows: Apply Weaver, Burton Pynsent, Curry Rivel, Taunton:

Stratford upon Avon Herald: Friday 20th May 1904

Warwick: Freehold Cottage and Workshops: To be Sold by Auction by Hutton, Thompson & Colbourne at the Woolpack Hotel, Warwick, on Thursday next, May 26^th 1904. … All that Freehold Cottage and Workshops situate and being Nos. 1 and 1a, Coton-end Warwick … For further particulars apply to Messrs. Pinsent and Co. solicitors, 6 Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham …

Western Gazette: Friday 6th May 1904

BURTON PYNSENT MONUMENT AND TWO AVENUES: THE PUBLIC are Requested to TAKE NOTICE that in future no Trespassing will be allowed on this Estate, and that no Person or Persons will be permitted to go there without a duly authorised duplicate, printed pass, or permit, and on the following terms: — For 1 or 2 Persons, 1s. For a Party exceeding 2 and not exceeding 10 Persons, 2s. For a Party exceeding 10 Persons, 2s 6d. For School Treats and Picnics of 20 and upwards, 3s 6d. If there is any money hand from above sources, after paying expenses, it will be devoted to a local Charity. Persons will not be allowed beyond the wire fence on the south-west side enclosing the East and West Avenue Woods adjoining the Monument, nor to leave or Scatter Glass, Bottles, Papers, or other refuse, nor cut, deface, injure any of the Trees, Woods, Monument, or other Property, nor bring any Horses, Vehicles, Dogs, or Animals thereon, nor ride Bicycles on the Grounds. No Person allowed to remain after sunset nor before sunrise. Duplicate Pass or Permit to be obtained on application to Mr. G. K. Weaver, Burton Pynsent Farm (Sundays excepted), who will issue same on above payment, and such Pass must be produced whilst on the Estate when demanded. These Regulations will be strictly enforced, and all persons found thereon without permission will be prosecuted. Order. C. R. MORRIS, SONS, & PEARD, Agents. Dated, North Curry, April. 1900.

Daily Malta Chronicle and Garrison Gazette: Friday 29th April 1904

Cricket: 93 Coy. R.G.A. v. 99 Coy. R.G.A. This match was played at Ricasoli between 93 Company R.G.A., and 99 Company R.G.A. on Saturday 23^rd April 1904 and resulted in a win for 99 Company by 18 runs: 99 Company: Total 136: includes Gr. Pinsent run out 1 … 93 Company Total 123 (Pinsent took 2 wickets)

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