Tag: June 1930

Western Morning News: Monday 30th June 1930

Varied Programme: Prizewinners at Harberton Gymkhana: There was an interesting programme of pony races, athletic sports and motorcycle racing at Harberton Gymkhana, held on Saturday afternoon at Peak Cross before a good attendance … … Results: 100 yards, open, handicap: 1, L. J. Lane, Buckfastleigh (scr); 2, L. H. Martin, Royal Air Force (scr.); 3, G. S. Pinsent, Paignton (2 ½ yds), Time 10 3/5 secs: … … … 220 yards, open, handicap: 1, L. J. Lane (2 yards); 2, G. S. Pinsent (3 yards), 3, L. H. Martin (scr) Time, 25 sec. …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Mearns Leader: Thursday 26th June 1930

Brilliant Display at Malaya Match: Stiff Hurdle This Week at Glenury: It goes without saying that the match with the team from H.M.S. Malaya was the best seen in Stonehaven since the days when the Thistle Club was one of the best in Scotland … (description of match) … Stonehaven:  … Total (for four wickets) 115 … (Bowling includes … Pinsent, three for 43) … H.M.S. Malaya: … Total (for eight wickets) 96 … includes Paymaster Cdr. Pinsent b. Catto, 1)

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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968

Leicester Evening Mail: Saturday 21st June 1930

Sent to Gaol for Stealing Boots: Prisoner Pleads Influence of Beer: “I had had a drop of beer when I did it. I am sorry for it,” said Thomas Broadbent (49), labourer of no fixed abode, who was sentenced to seven days’ hard labour at Leicester City Police Court today for stealing a pair of boy’s boots worth 7s 11d belonging to Sarah Ann Pinsent, boot and shoe dealer, Hinckley Road Leicester. Sidney F. Sherwin said he saw Broadbent enter the shop. On emerging he tried to conceal the boots under his coat. Witness told a policeman. Broadbent, who pleaded guilty, had previous convictions.

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GRO0793 Tiverton: Sarah Ann Pinsent: 1866 – 1937

Mearns Leader: Thursday 19th June 1930

Meet H.M.S. Malaya: Eagerly Awaited Battleship Arrives Early Tomorrow: … long discussion of ship includes … She carries 72 officers … including … Paymaster-Comdr., H. C. F. Pinsent …

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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968

Western Morning News: Thursday 19th June 1930

Disparity in Land Values: Arbitration Case at Newton Abbot: A considerable disparity in the Assessments was revealed during the hearing of arbitration proceedings yesterday at Newton Abbot to determine the purchase price of land in Buckland Barton, the property of Sir Henry Carew, required by the Newton Abbot Urban Council for sewage outfall works. … … Mr. Slade said that the expert acting for Sir Henry assessed the land at £4,161, and the Council’s expert at £828 but the latter figure included nothing for general depreciation of the estate through the outfall works. … (higher figure because of expected damage to the whole marsh area) … Mr. W. H. Pinsent, district valuer, giving evidence for the Council, said the land tunnelled under would not be affected by as much as a penny in value. £853 would be sufficient compensation of the land and easements. He agreed that he had not allowed anything for depreciation in sentimental value. …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Friday 6th June 1930

Birmingham Hospitals Centre: Appeal Fund: First list of Contributions: … The Executive Board of the Birmingham Hospitals Centre has pleasure in announcing the receipt of the following contributions in response to the Appeal for Funds to provide urgently needed additional Hospital Beds, etc. The Board acknowledges these contributions with grateful thanks and expresses the hope that the excellent lead thus given will encourage an equally generous response from all sections of the community. … (includes) … Pinsent, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. … … £500 0s 0d: …

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

Evening Despatch: Friday 6th June 1930

Birmingham Hospitals Centre Appeal Fund: First list of Contributions: … (includes) … Pinsent, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. …. £500 0s 0d …

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