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Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 13th March 1937

Coronation Visitors: Hampshire Offers of Hospitality: That a big influx of visitors from overseas may be expected in Hampshire for the Coronation celebrations was stated at the annual meeting of the Winchester, Hampshire, and Isle of Wight branch of the English-Speaking Union, held at Winchester city Guildhall. “We, in Winchester,” said the mayor (Councillor J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O.) “are in an amazingly good position for visitors. We are in the South, between the port of arrival and London and we possess a city unique in the attractions it has to offer. I feel we ought to take advantage to get down to something a little beyond talking and to act by offering hospitality this summer as widely as we possibly can.” … (continues) …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 12th February 1937

Sporting Offer: Lord Mottistone’s Promise to Yeomanry: For every “Terrier” – 2s: Presiding at the annual reunion dinner of the Hampshire Association of Yeomen at the Southwestern Hotel, Southampton, on Saturday, Lord Mottistone, C.B, C.MG., D.S.O, the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire, said the county was lagging behind in its attempts to obtain recruits for the Territorial Forces. “In Hampshire we are 2,000 short in men,” he said … … (offers to give 2s to the Benevolent Fund for each new recruit) … … Lord Mottistone was replying to the toast of the Association, proposed by the Mayor of Winchester (Major J. R. Pinsent) who deplored the way in which, for military purposes, the horse was being replaced by mechanized transport.  … (continues) …

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Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 12th February 1937

Hants Farmers’ Union: … … The Annual Luncheon: Diverse Views on Pressing Questions: At the annual luncheon Mr. R. Dudley presided, and the principal guests included: The Mayor of Winchester (Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O.), the Dean of Winchester, Viscount Monck, Mr. Gerald Palmer, M.P., … continues … speeches on agriculture and economy … … toasts, …

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Portsmouth Evening News: Thursday 4th February 1937

Boys’ Clubs in Hampshire: The First Report: Viscount Monck, Chairman of the Hampshire Association of Boys’ Clubs, presented the first annual report to a representative meeting held by courtesy of the Mayor of Winchester (Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O.) at the Abbey House last evening. The report stated that there were 37 clubs in the County, with a membership of 2,274. The Headmaster of Winchester College (Mr. Spencer Leeson, MA.) had written a special foreword. The accounts were presented by the Treasurer, Mr. A. E. Hill, and showed a balance of L.119 12s. 10d. income over expenditure. …

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Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 22nd January 1937

Legion County Conference: Steady Progress: Two New Branches Opened During the Year: The annual County Conference of the British Legion was held at Winchester on Saturday, when the County President (Brig.-General T. N. S. M. Howard) welcomed the Mayor of Winchester (Major J. R. Pinsent) a life member of the League, who greeted the delegates. The British Legion said the Mayor is a body worthy of support for many years to come, because it perpetuated the one bright memory of the late War, the spirit of comradeship. “We do feel.” he added, “that if only that spirit can be spread throughout the country and throughout Europe our troubles would vanish into thin air.” (Applause.) The County President thanked the mayor and his predecessor for the admirable organization of Poppy Day, which had produced the record sum of over £900 from Winchester and district.

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Portsmouth Evening News: Monday 18th January 1937

British Legion: Hampshire County Conference: The County President (Brigadier General T. N. S. Howard) welcomed the Mayor of Winchester (Major J. R. Pincent) to the annual Hampshire County Conference of the British Legion held at Winchester. …

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Portsmouth Evening News: Friday 13th November 1936

Winchester: Chrysanthemum Show: The autumn show of the Winchester Horticultural Society, which is acknowledged to occupy a leading place in the chrysanthemum world, was opened by Mrs. Selwyn, wife of the Dean of Winchester, who is Vice-President of the Society. The mayor (Major J. R. Pinsent) presided. The entries in the chrysanthemum section of the show were considerably down as compared with last year, owing principally to the death of the largest exhibitor and the illness of another. The fruit entries showed Increase, and apples were exceptionally good. The Ladies’ Challenge Bowl for the best exhibit of chrysanthemums was won by Mr. J. P. Chrystal: The Northbrook Cup for the best collection of single disbudded chrysanthemums was won by Col. W. S. Murray, of Twyford, who also gained the National Chrysanthemum Society’s certificates for the best plant and for cut blooms.

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Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 27th November 1936

Recruits Wanted for Army & Territorials: “Need for Swift Action” Speeches by Lords Stratchona & Mottistone: … long discussion on the reduced state of the Army and the Territorial Army including speeches … … The Mayor of Portsmouth proposing a vote of thanks to Lord Strathcona, said: “You, my Lord, have given us a lead. We must now do our part. As Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, I am prepared to do everything that is asked of me … …” … … Supporting the Lord Lieutenant were Lord Strathcona, the Mayor of Southampton, (Alderman H. Chick) … (continues … includes) … the Mayor of Winchester (Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O.) … (continues) …

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Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 20th November 1936

The New Chief Magistrate: When Major J. R. Pinsent, the Mayor, was welcomed on the Bench as Chief Magistrate on Friday morning he said he had had experience in the administration of justice at Courts Martial, and if there was anything in inheriting such things, he thought he could learn the duties as his aged father, who was now 85, had for many years been chairman of the Discipline Committee of the Law Society.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Portsmouth Evening News: Saturday 14th November 1936

THE NEW CHIEF MAGISTRATE: — When Major J. R. Pinsent, the Mayor, was welcomed on the Bench as Chief Magistrate yesterday morning he said he had had experience In the administration of justice at Courts Martial, and if there was anything in inheriting such things, he thought he could learn the duties as his aged father, who was now 85, had for many years been chairman of the Discipline Committee of the Law Society.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957