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Huddersfield Chronicle: Thursday 3rd September 1891

The Newfoundland Fisheries: A telegram from St. George’s Bay states that the Newfoundland Fisheries Commission, presided over by Sir Robert Pinsent closed on Tuesday, after six days’ investigation. The evidence showed high-handed proceedings on the part of the French during the past three years. In 1889, the people were prevented by Commander Russell from prosecuting the herring fishery. In 1890 the French ordered their nets to be taken up and prohibited them from fishing. In 1891 the French forbade the sale of herrings to Americans, and they themselves gave only 40 cents a barrel. The losses were shown to be not less than $20,000 and, after a careful examination by Judge Pinsent, the claims made were fully established. The grand jury’s presentment set forth as grievances that the lobster factories had been closed, that the people had been deprived of the herring fishery, and that their nets had been robbed by Frenchmen before their eyes. 

[See also London Daily News and also Morning Post: Wednesday 2nd September, 1891 & Sheffield Telegraph: Friday 4th September 1891 etc.]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Evening Mail: Wednesday 2nd September 1891

The Newfoundland Fisheries: St. John’s, Sept. 1: A telegram from St. George’s Bay states that the Commission presided over by Sir Robert Pinsent closed today, after six days’ investigation … (continues) …

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser: Wednesday 2nd September 1891

The Newfoundland Fisheries: [Reuter’s Telegram]: St. John’s, Tuesday: A telegram from St. George’s Bay states that the Commission presided over by Sir Robert Pinsent closed today after six days’ investigation. The evidence showed light-handed (sic) proceedings on the part of the French during the past three years. In 1891 the French forbade the sale of herrings to Americans, and them-selves gave only 40c a barrel. The losses were shown to be not less than $20,000, an after careful examination by Judge Pinsent the claims made were fully established.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Morning Post: Tuesday 1st September 1891

The Newfoundland Fisheries: St. John’s, August 31st: Two hundred claims have been presented by the people of St. George’s Bay before Sir Robert Pinsent, the commissioner appointed to investigate the losses sustained by the herring fishers of that district during the last three years through the enforcement of the treaties with France. The claims range from $100 to $6,000 each. The inquiry closes today. It is expected that any compensation awarded will be paid from the Imperial Treasury.

[see also Western Times: Wednesday 2nd September 1891]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Derby Daily Telegraph: Wednesday 12th August 1891

The Newfoundlanders have evidently made up their minds not to kick against the pricks, and, to vary the proverb, are going to dispense with the kicks and secure all the half-pence they can. Information has just reached me that Sir Robert Pinsent, the well-known Newfoundland judge, has been sent by the Government of the colony to inquire into the injuries inflicted on trade at St. George’s Bay and to assess compensation. The lobster export trade has not been flourishing of late amidst the storm and stress of Anglo-French negotiations, the decrease alleged being something like £50,000. Out of whose pocket is this compensation to come? The Imperial Government’s, of course; the British taxpayer is the milch-cow to which they all come. As a cynical Newfoundland newspaper writer puts it, if the Britisher insists on dumping the French where they are not wanted, they will have to pay for their lodging.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Colonies and India: Saturday 8th August 1891

A telegram from St. John’s says that the Government of Newfoundland has appointed Sir Robert Pinsent, one of the puisne judges of the Colony, as Commissioner to investigate the losses sustained by the people of St. George’s Bay during the last three years through the enforcement of treaties with France, compensation being expected from the Imperial Government. Sir Robert has a thorough knowledge of the whole question, and his appointment will no doubt be hailed with satisfaction by both sides.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Devizes and Wilts Advertiser: Thursday 6th August 1891

General Foreign News: … The Newfoundland Government has appointed Sir Robert Pinsent, one of the Puisne Judges, as a commissioner to investigate the losses sustained by the people of St. George’s Bay during the last three years through the enforcement of the treaties with France. The telegram also states that the order closing the lobster factories has been considerably relaxed, and that the cod fisheries has been the best known for the last twenty years.

[see similar: Evening Mail: Wednesday 5th August 1891]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Sheffield Daily Telegraph: Wednesday 5th August 1891

French Claims in Newfoundland: [Dalziel’s Telegram]: St. John’s Tuesday: the Newfoundland Government have decided to institute a thorough investigation into the losses which have been sustained by the people of St. George’s Bay during the last three years through the interference of French warships and to demand compensation from England. Sir Robert Pinsent, Justice of the Supreme Court, has been appointed to take charge of the investigation.

[See also Sheffield Evening Telegraph: Tuesday 4th August 1891]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser: Tuesday 4th August 1891

The Newfoundland Fisheries: [Reuter’s Telegram: St. John’s, Monday] The Newfoundland Government has appointed Sir Robert Pinsent one of the puisne judges, as Commissioner to investigate the losses sustained by the people of St. George’s Bay during the last three years through the enforcement of the treaties with France, compensation being expected from the Imperial Government. The order for the closing of the lobster factories has been considerably relaxed. The cod fishing has been the best which has been experienced for the last 20 years, that in Labrador being especially good. The lobster fishery was a failure owing to the cold weather.  

[See also Morning Post: Tuesday 4th August 1891 and Birmingham Daily Post: Tuesday 4th August 1891]

[see similar and Glasgow Evening Post: Tuesday 4th August 1891: Monmouthshire Beacon: Saturday 8th August 1891]

[see similar Glasgow Evening Post: Tuesday 4th August 1891]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Echo (London): Tuesday 4th August 1891

France and Newfoundland: St. John’s Aug 4: The Newfoundland Government has decided to institute a thorough investigation into the losses which have been sustained by the people of St. George’s Bay during the last three years through the interference of the French warships, and to demand compensation from England. Sir Robert Pinsent, justice of the Supreme Court, has been appointed to take charge of the investigation. … 

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893