Tag: GRO0738

Birmingham Daily Post: Tuesday 2nd January 1917

Captain William Charles Coleman Gell, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, awarded the Military Cross, is the son of Mr. W. J. Gell, of Solihull. He was educated at Malvern College and Gonville and Caius and College, Cambridge. At the conclusion of his university career he was articled to Mr. R. A. Pinsent, of Messrs. Pinsent and Co., Birmingham and subsequently went to London, where was engaged when war broke out. He has held a commission in the Territorial Force for some years. He was made captain in July, 1915, being further promoted to the rank of major in October last year. His brother, Lieutenant Gell, was in Vancouver at the time war broke out, but returned to this country in order to join the army and is serving with the Royal Engineers in the Salonika force.

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Birmingham Daily Post: Wednesday 2nd August 1916

Russian Chair for the University: Endowment Provided by the Chamber of Commerce: Conditions of the Gift: … (list of six conditions included in the gift, includes) … That if at any time the University should decide to abolish the Russian Department the endowment fund shall revert to the Chamber, who shall be responsible for its future disposal after consultation with the donors, or such of them as remain. (It is understood that in the deed of gift there shall be a legal time-limit, to be agreed on and settled by Mr. R. A. Pinsent on behalf of the Chamber) … …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Birmingham Daily Post: Friday 8th May 1914

Birmingham Agricultural Society: Supported Inadequately by the City: Sir Henry Wiggin, Bart. presided yesterday at the annual meeting of the Birmingham Agricultural Exhibition Society, held at the Queen’s Hotel, Birmingham … … The following retiring members of the council were re-elected: Messrs. F. A. N. Newdesgate, M.P., F. Ernest Muntz, H. Muscott, J. Myatt, Godfrey Nettlefold, D. W. Philip, R. A. Pinsent, J. Reddell, and the Hon. Claud B. Portman … …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Wednesday 9th April 1913

Dr. Jordan Lloyd: Big Gathering at Funeral in Harborne: Remarkable scenes, testifying to the respect and esteem in which the late Professor Jordan Lloyd was held were witnessed at Harborne yesterday … … (description of service) … The Mourners: The principal mourners were Mrs. Jordan Lloyd (widow) … Mr. Roy Pinsent, … Mr. R. A. Pinsent … … 

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948
GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Birmingham Mail: Tuesday 18th March 1913

The Beale Memorial Fund: The Beale Memorial Fund today stands at £13,259, the recent donations including the following contributions: … Includes … Mr. R. A. Pinsent, £20 …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Cannock Chase Courier: Saturday 1st March 1913

Cannock Chase Light Railway: At Wolverhampton, on Wednesday, the Hon. Gatherne Hardy, Colonel G. F. D. Boughey, R.E.C.S.I. and Mr. Henry Allan Steward, Light Railway Commissioners held an enquiry concerning an application by the London and North Western Railway Company for the transfer to them of the power conferred on the Wolverhampton and Cannock Chase Railway (Light Railway) Orders 1907 and 1910, for the construction of a new light railway between Wolverhampton and Cannock Chase. Mr. G. J. Talbot appeared for the London and Northwestern Railway Company; Mr. A. W. Carver for Cannock Rural District; Mr. H. Taylor for Mr. W. H. Fowler; Mr. G. L. Pepper, for Richard Pagert, Bart.; Mr. G. D. Elliot for the Ashmore Park Colliery Company; Mr. Horatio Brevitt, for the Wolverhampton Corporation and Mr. R. H. Pinsent (sic) for the Holly Bank Colliery Company. There was no opposition and formal evidence was called.  … (continues) …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Lichfield Mercury: Friday 28th February 1913

Cannock Light Railway: Advantages to South Staffordshire: Commission Grant a New order: A Light Railway Commission, comprising the Hon. A. E. Gathorne-Hardy (chairman), Colonel G. F. O. Boughey, R.E., C.S.I, and Mr. Henry Allan Steward, sat in the Wolverhampton Council Chamber on Wednesday to hear an application by the London and North Western Railway Company for an Order transferring to the company certain powers which had been conferred upon a company called the Wolverhampton and Cannock Chase Railway Company by Acts of Parliament 1901-1903, and Light Railway Orders 1906-1910. Mr. G. J. Talbot, K.C., represented the London and North-Western Railway Company, Mr. A. W. Carver, the Cannock Rural District Council: Mr. Herbert Taylor, Mr. W. H. Fowley; Mr. G. L. Pepler, Sir Richard Paget, Mr. G. D. Elliott, the Ashmore Park Colliery Company; Mr. Horatio Brevitt, the Corporation of Wolverhampton; Mr. R. H. Pinsent (sic) the Holly Bank Colliery Company. There was no opposition. …  (plans to build a light railway to service the collieries) … Replying to Mr. Pinsent, witness [Mr. W. A. Jephson (assistant goods manager London and North-Western Railway Company)] said the company had made satisfactory arrangements with the Holly Bank Colliery Company to cover the altered conditions. …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Bromsgrove and Droitwich Messenger: Saturday 22nd February 1913

Death of Sir Thomas Chavasse:  Fatal Result of an Accident: Public Benefactor: It is with deep regret that we record the death of Sir Thomas Chavasse, which occurred on Monday night at his residence, Linthurst Hill, Barnt Green, in his 59th year. The sad intelligence did not reach Bromsgrove until Tuesday Morning, and as the news spread unfeigned sorrow was expressed upon all hands. It had been felt that Sir Thomas was making slow progress towards recovery from the effects of the accident he sustained in the hunting field in December, but a fatal termination was quite unexpected. … (long review of life and funeral) … … Among those who also attended … … (list includes) … … Mr. R. A. Pinsent … … There was a large collection of floral tributes. Among those who sent wreaths or crosses were …  (a long list includes) … Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Pinsent …

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GRO0569 Devonport: Laura Proctor Ryland: 1855 – 1931
GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Thursday 13th February 1913

A superannuation scheme which would include the whole staff was contemplated, and an arrangement was being made with the Board of Agriculture for the carrying on of research from which it was hoped agriculture would be helped to advance and become more prosperous. Agriculture based on science seemed likely to be the agriculture of the future. Money for Development: Mr. R. A. Pinsent, seconding, feared that their present conditions would prevent them from extending the work of the university for a very considerable period, unless they could get some substantial additions to the endowment fund applicable to stipends and other purposes of that nature. He pointed out that Mr. J. A. Kenrick during the year had contributed £3,000 to the funds of the University, and Professor Malins marked his resignation by giving a donation of £1,000. … (continues) …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948

Leamington Spa Courier: Friday 28th June 1912

Funeral of Canon Flory: The funeral of the late Canon Flory took place on Monday afternoon, the first portion of the service being held, as was most meet, in the Church of Holy Trinity, the history of which has been for 35 years and will while local history lasts, be indelible associated with the deceased as the most faithful of ministers … (description of service and list of attendees, includes) … Mr. R. A. Pinsent, Mr. J. W. Ryland, Mr. Peverill, Ryland …

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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948