Tag: GRO0911

Highweek: Mr. W. Vicary presided: All the retiring members, namely Rev. S. G. Harris and Messrs. W. S. Pinsent, C. G. Vicary, J. Olver, W. L. Shilston, J. Wright, A. B. Segar, A. H. Burge, W. Shapley, W. H. Jarvis, T. G. Weatherdon, J. Dolbear, W. H. Brock and C. Adams (Houghton Barton) were re-elected. It was resolved to raise by rate a sum not to exceed £200 for lighting the parish to the 31^st March 1900.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

SATURDAY: March 4^th: Highweek parish meeting for the election of Councillors takes place on Monday evening in the infants’ schoolroom. Unless there is any opposition offered, it is understood that Mr. W. S. Pinsent, the Chairman, and his retiring Councillors will be re-elected. In the event of there being more than fourteen candidates for the vacant seats, a show of hands will be taken. Any three ratepayers can demand a poll, and then the election will take place the ordinary way, at a later date. There are no burning questions before the electors, now the question of amalgamation is virtually settled. The parishioners will be asked to consider, and if thought expedient, to adopt the Baths and Washhouses Act. A site for the proposed baths has been practically decided upon on the Kingsteignton Road, close to the Moreton railway line. This is a step in the right direction. The accounts of the parochial charities having been dissected and audited; the meeting will have to determine what amount should be voted for lighting purposes during the year. … …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

The Question of Amalgamation: The Clerk to the Highweek Parish Council wrote: “At the meeting of my Council held on Monday last, Messrs. W. S. Pinsent, C. G. Vicary, J. Wright, and W. L. Shilston were appointed as representatives of this Council on the Joint Committee.” It was resolved to consider the matter in committee. …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Highweek Parochial Sanitary Committee: The monthly meeting of the Sanitary Committee was held on Monday evening. Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided. Other members present were Messrs. C. G. Vicary, J. Wright, J. Olver, T. G. Weatherdon, J. Shapley, W. L. Shilton, H. Burge, and W. H. Brock:  … … (discussion of the state of the roads and sewers) … … Highweek Parish Council: A meeting of the Parish Council followed, Mr. Pinsent presiding: … … (discussion of gas lighting, amalgamation issue & formation of committee, water supply and the state of the bridge across the Lemon at the Cricket field) … …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Parish and District Councils: Highweek: At the meeting of the Highweek Parochial Sanitary Committee, held on Monday evening, Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided. At the Parish Council meeting which followed a letter was read from the Urban District Council giving the names of seven gentlemen appointed to confer as to the amalgamation of Highweek and Wolborough. On the proposition of Mr. Shapley, seconded by Mr. A. H. Burge, Messrs. C. G. Vicary, John Wright, W. S. Pinsent, and W. J. Shilston were appointed as the committee of this Council to meet the committee of the District Council and also the committee appointed by the Rural District Council. … …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Highweek: Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided over a small attendance of the Parish Council on Monday evening. Neither the Sanitary Inspector (Mr. S. Segar) nor his assistant (Mr. Rogers) was present; consequently, there was no Sanitary Report (discussion on road, drainage, lighting issues etc.) … The Council elected Messrs. C. G. Vicary, J. Wright, W. S. Pinsent, and W. L. Shilston to join with the Urban (7) and the Rural (3) on the Committee to consider the amalgamation of Highweek and Wolborough for parochial and sanitary purposes. …

[see also Western Times: Friday 17^th February 1899]

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

A meeting of the Parish Council followed: A committee consisting of Messrs. C. G. Vicary, J. Wright, W. S. Pinsent and W. L. Shilston was appointed to confer with a committee of seven Urban and three District Councillors as to the suggested amalgamation of the parishes of Highweek and Wolborough. …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Advertising the County: A public meeting, convened by Mr. Lewis Bearne, chairman Newton Abbot Urban District Council, and Mr. W. S. Pinsent chairman Highweek Parish Council, was held on Thursday afternoon at the Town Hall, Newton, to hear an account of the work, aims and objects, of the United Devon Association, promoted for the purpose of advertising the County. The Right Hon. Lord Clifford presided, and was supported by Mr. W. J. Watts, Jun. J.P., Mr. Lewis Bearne, J.P., Mr. A. B. Segar, Mr. W. S. Pinsent, Rev. S. G. Harris, Mr. F. Watts, Rev. Father Atkins, Dr. Harvey, Mr. D. Vile … etc. … … (discussion of project then) … …  Mr. L. Bearne proposed a vote of thanks to Lord Clifford for attending that meeting and his able conduct I the chair. (cheers). Mr. W. S. Pinsent seconded the resolution, which was carried unanimously …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

In accordance with the request of the Local Committee for advertising the Town, a Public Meeting will be held at the Town Hall, Newton Abbot, Thursday 26^th Jan., 1899: To hear an account of the Work, Aims and Objects of the Association, and for other Business connected therein: Lord Clifford with take the Chair at 3.30 pm. Signed: Lewis Bearne, (signed) Chairman of the Newton Abbot Urban District Council: W. S. Pinsent, (signed) Chairman Highweek Parish Council: Newton Abbot, 16^th January 1899:

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Highweek Parochial Sanitary Committee: Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided at the usual monthly meeting of the above authority on Monday evening, when there were also present:  – Messrs. J. Olver, A. H. Burge, W. Shilston, W. Shapley, T. G. Weatherdon, C. G. Vicary, W. H. Brock, W. H. Jarvis, A. B Segar and the Clerk, Mr. T. S. M. Underhay: … … (discussion of street cleaning, water quality, drains, roads and lighting) … … Followed by a meeting of Highweek Parish Council … … (discussion of a bathhouse and the amalgamation of the parishes of Highweek and Wolborough) … …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920