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Western Times: Saturday 25th February 1854

Newton Abbot: The Recent Foods: An adjourned meeting of the inhabitants of Newton Abbot and Newton Bushel was held at the Town Hall, Newton Abbot, on Monday evening, at six o’clock, to receive the report of Messrs. Dymond, Abblerley, and Bearne, the Surveyors appointed to consider the condition of the said towns, and the best means to be adopted for the more ready discharge of water there from. Mr. Lavers, the portreeve of Newton Abbot, was called to the chair. … (reading of the report and prolonged discussion includes) … Dr. Barham thought that a great deal might be done by widening the middle channel, without touching either Leat or Lemon, and that at one-third the expense. Mr. Abberley said they would then have to remove part of Mr. Wotton’s house, the basketmaker. Mr. Gaze said there was then the old printing office of Dr. Green’s, and the back of Mr. Buckland’s. Mr. Pinsent said he only had the property on lease from the trustees of Dr. Green. Mr. Flamank, the agent for Dr. Green’s property, said there were many annuitants to be paid out of the property; but no doubt they would sell, if they were offered a fair price for it. Mr. Hall contended that the cause of the flooding of the town was the South Devon Railway. The company had contracted the Teign, stopped the flow of water, and, in some places, increased the depth three feet, which bayed the water back into the Lemon, and prevented the freshet from going down. Mr. J. Beazley said it did not do so. He had cattle in his linhay in the Marsh-lane, which were quite dry, whilst the town was overflowed above, which was a plain proof that it could not have been caused by the tide. Mr. Hall was determined to express his opinion. From his drawing-room window, he had seen the meadows covered nearly to the Station Road; and they might spend £10,000, and they would not benefit the town, unless they formed a tank above Mr. Vicary’s, to take the water from the Ogwell Hills — a tank large enough to keep the water till a quarter ebb. Mr. Pinsent said, if the water was contracted from Shaldon to the Marsh, it would not raise the water an inch. He remembered the river fifty or sixty years ago, long before any contraction was made. The truth was, the Lemon had been filled up with rubbish and soil, some three or four feet. Mr. Law asked what the level of the town was above the high-water mark? Mr. Abberley said the rise was about one two hundred and sixty feet. Mr. Bearne’s was about a foot higher than at Hero Bridge. Mr. Vicary observed that the flood happened when the tide was at its highest. The bark barn, however, at the mill, although at level, was not submerged; but the other in his yard, seventeen feet higher, was inundated — a clear proof that it was not from the tide or half Mr. Edwards’s house would have been under water. Mr. Abberley said that Mr. Edwards had lived at the Marsh 30 years and had never known it so high. Mr. J. Lamble considered the encroachment on the river had injured the town. After some further discussion, Mr. Vicary proposed, and Mr. Beazley seconded, “That a Committee be appointed to consider the question as to the proper means of raising the funds, that they be requested to ascertain who is favourable to an attempt to raise the cost by subscription, and who would subscribe, and who by the Health of Towns Act, or any other means, and that such Committee do take into consideration what works are most necessary to commence with, if they shall be opinion that the whole work cannot now be attempted.” On the motion of Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Kent, the following gentlemen were appointed: Dr. Barham, Messrs. Milward, A. Bearne, Gaye, J. Pinsent, Shilston, J. Vicary, J. Cull, J. Chudleigh, Coward, W. Sweeting, and the Surveyors of both parishes, with power to add to their number. A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman and the meeting separated. 

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Trewman’s Exeter Flying Post or Plymouth and Cornish Advertiser: Thursday January 12th, 1854: issue 4581: News. 

The floods: A public meeting, convened by requisition was held at the Town Hall on Thursday evening to take into consideration the great destruction of property now becoming of frequent occurrence, from the incapacity of the present narrowed channel of the river Lemon, to carry off water. The Portreve, Mr. W Lovas, took the chair.  Mr. J. Vicary said the experience of the last three weeks called for some means to be taken to prevent these inundations; he did not think he over stated the loss from the recent floods in setting it down at £4,000 and the dwellings of both rich and poor had suffered severely; he thought the only remedy was to go to the Marsh, deepening it to the Newton Mill, thence through Mr. Pinsent’s to his own farm yard, the expense to be borne by both parties. Messrs. Milward, Branscombe, Bearne, Coward, Abberley, and J. Bealey forcibly addressed the meeting; there was a general agreement in opinion that some decided plan to remedy the evil should be adopted, but some difference as to what should be the scheme. It was resolved on the motion of Mr. Vicary that Mr. Dymond, of Exeter, Mr. Abberley, and Mr. Peter Bearne, should be called in to see what could be done, and he would guarantee the expense. Thanks were voted to the Portreve and the meeting broke up.  

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Western Times: Saturday 7th January 1854

Newton Abbot: THE FLOODS: — PUBLIC MEETING: Large and influential meeting the inhabitants of this town was held Thursday evening, at six o’clock, pursuant to a requisition signed by 100 the principal tradesmen and others, to take into consideration the great destruction of property now become of frequent occurrence from the incapability of the present narrowed channel of the River Lemon to carry off water; Mr. W. Lovas, portreeve, in the chair. The requisition calling the meeting having been read, Mr. J. Vicary said the experience of the last three weeks called for some means to prevent these inundations. He did not think he over-stated the loss from the recent floods, when he set it down to £1,000. The dwellings of both rich and poor had suffered severely from these inundations. On Tuesday he watched the water of the Lemon; it was within six inches of the seacoast; a few inches would have sent it over the bank into the town. The next morning, he could have walked across the bed of the river, so sudden was the rise and fall that if persons were obliged to watch the time that twelve hours’ rain occurred, the part of the town referred to would become uninhabitable. Many people were obliged to stop up their doors and windows. The watercourse had been dealt extremely free with; the recent alterations in the Marketplace being an example. He did not wish to intrude his opinion, but he thought that the only remedy was to go the marsh, deepening it to the Newton Mill, thence through Mr. Pinsent’s to his own farmyard, and the expense be borne by both parishes. Mr. Milward thought the last speaker referred to him. He had built some cottages, but the width at that place was feet, whilst at the bridge it was only 11 feet. Messrs. Branscombe, Coward, Abberly, J. Beazley, and others, addressed the meeting. On the motion of Mr. Vicary, it was resolved that Mr. Dymond, Exeter, Mr. Abberly, and Mr. Peter Bearne, should be called in to see what could be done, and he would guarantee the expense. 

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Bristol Mirror: 24th September 1853

Burton Pinsent and Co.: General and Commission Merchants: Melbourne: Agent – Elias George Hall, 8, Temple Street Bristol. 

[see also Bristol Mirror on other dates]

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Morning Post: Saturday 10th September 1853

National Provincial Life Assurance Society: On Thursday last the second annual meeting of the shareholders and insured members of this society was held at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, for the purpose of electing directors, receiving the report of the Board of Management, and of transacting other business. Mr. John Poole was called to the chair … (considerable review and discussion followed, then) … Mr. King observed that the increased success of the society was wholly to be attributed to the labours of the directors. It was a success seldom surpassed and equalled by few. Now, as this was the usual time for election directors, he thought it should also be the time for rewarding them if they deserved it. He should therefore move that the sum of £750 be set aside as the remuneration for their services during the Year. Mr. Pinsent seconded the proposition most cordially and regretted that it was not £1,000. [This proposition gave rise to one of the most singular amicable contests between a board of directors and its shareholders we ever witnessed] … (Chairman agreed to put the vote – if the shareholders accepted an increase of 1 percent to dividend!). 

[see also London Daily News: Friday 9th September 1853] 

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Bristol Mirror: 10th September 1853

Australia: Important to Merchants and Others: Elias G. Hall (Agent to B. Pinsent and Co., Melbourne) bets to inform hose parties who may be about to consign goods to the above firm that he has chartered the fine, fast-sailing clipper brigantine “Ino” Thos., M. Temple Master, 350 Tons Burthen, to sail about the first week in October. This vessel, being of light draught of water, will engage to deliver goods alongside the quay at the above port, at freight of £5, and 5 per Cent per ton of 40 cut feet, two-thirds of which may be paid in Australia: For further particulars apply at 8, Temple Street. 

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Daily News: Friday September 9th, 1853: issue 2279: News 

National Provincial Life Assurance Society: The second annual general meeting of the proprietors and assured members of this society was held yesterday at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate Street. The chair was taken at 1 o’clock by John Poole Esq: … [financial statement, election of officers etc, towards the end of the meeting.] … Mr. L.T. King said the report which had been laid before the meeting was such as to require that they should ask themselves, to whom they were indebted for such great success? (hear, hear) Though many modern societies had attained great prosperity, their own success had been excelled by none, and equalled by few, and they might depend upon it that it could not have been secured without the most untiring zeal and energy. (Cheers) he felt that it was impossible for them to adequately to regard the directors by any amount which they might vote to them, but as it was incumbent upon them to take some means of manifesting their sense of such services, he would vote that they should be assigned to the moderate sum of £750 (Cheers). Mr Pinsent seconded the motion: 

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Western Courier West of England Conservative Plymouth and Devonport Advertiser: Wednesday 24th August 1853

Advertisement: Pinsent & Co.: Gratefully acknowledge the extensive patronate already bestowed on their Millinery, Mantle, and Straw Departments, and beg to notify that at the present (and close of each) season a considerable reduction of Price will be made in their French and English Millinery, & &: Market Street, Devonport, August 3rd, 1853: … Also … For Summer Wear: Printed Muslins, Barege, and Balzarine Bayadere Robes, Summer printed Cambrics, Shawls, Ribbons, Gloves, Small pattern silks for Young Ladies’ Dresses: Prices greatly reduced. Great Bargains in Muslin Curtains: Pinsent and Co. Market Street, Devonport: August 3rd, 1853: 

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Bristol Mirror: 13th August 1853

Australia: Burton Pinsent (late of Bristol, but now of Melbourne), begs to inform his friends in England that he has entered into partnership with Mr. Henry Play, late of Moorend, near Bristol, under the Firm of B. Pinsent and Co., With an establishment in Melbourne and a branch at the “diggings;” B. Pinsent and Co. have first rate facilities for the disposal of any goods their friends may consign to them, and assure them that no exertion shall be wanting on their part to insure prompt and remunerative returns. Any information as to price, freights, mode of shipment, etc. will be supplied by their agent: Mr. Ellias G. Hall of 8 Temple Street, Bristol: 44 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria: 5th April 1853. 

[see also Bristol Mirror on other dates]

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Western Times: Saturday 6th August 1853

Valuable Opportunity for Corn Speculators: Leigh and Knowle, and part of Town Farms, Hennock, Devon: For sale at auction, by Mr. Samuel Day, on Tuesday the 9th day of August next, all the under-mentioned valuable corn in ground: The property of Mr. Wm. Soper, quitting the estate, comprising. … includes Pinsent Park 3a 3r 20p (wheat).  

[see also Exeter Flying Post: Thursday 4th August 1853] 

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