a history
The Town Clerk reported the receipt of a letter from Messrs. Pinsent and Co., stating that it had been decided not to agree at the present time to the reservation as a private open space of any part of Arbury Estate.
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Uplowman Bazaar and Fee: Effort for Church and Nursing Fund: The annual bazaar and fete in aid of the Church and Nursing Association funds were held in Uplowman Rectory by kind permission of the Rev. A. T. W. Law (Rector) and Mrs. Law, and was declared open by Mrs. Acland Troyte, wife of the Member for Tiverton, (Lieutenant Colonel G. J. Acland Troyte, M.P.) … … Stallholders: The stalls were in the charge of the following: … Teas were served on the verandah, the ladies in charge being Mrs. R. L. Batting, Mrs. Andrew, Mrs. Cordwent and Mrs. Pinsent … …
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GRO0087 Bristol: Beatrice Mary Drew: 1894 – 1963
Keen House Rivalry: Although weather conditions were not exactly ideal for the Westhill Senior School athletic sports at Windmill Hill, Torquay, yesterday, the enthusiasm of the competitors was not lessened. Dane House, winners of the school championship last year had obtained 55 ½ points and retained the title. Britons were second with 52 ½, Angles came third with 40 and Norman fourth with 26. … … Results … … 100 yards, 13 years, boys: 1, T. Angelos (A); 2, H. Trow (A); 3, R. Pinsent (D); …
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Presentation of Shields: Mrs. H. Brook presented the shields as follows: “Roy Pinsent Shield” for girls under fifteen years, Handsworth, New Road Senior Girls (Miss Kelly), “Daddy Long Legs”; “Leon Salberg” shield for boys under fifteen … …
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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978
Daily Maid: References: Pinsent, 5 Lennox Mansions, South Parade, apply from 7 p.m. A.
[see also Portsmouth Evening News: 2nd and 5th June 1939]
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George Street and Park Lane: Traffic Congestion at Junction: Widening Scheme Opposed: “It is like trying to get two quarts into a pint pot.” stated Mr. Edward Haines, Croydon’s assistant Town Clerk, at a public inquiry in Croydon on Friday last week, when describing the traffic at the junction of George Street and Park Lane Corydon. The inquiry, which was conducted by Mr. E. M. Bull, Ministry of Transport Inspector, was into Croydon Corporation’s application for sanction of an order made by them in November last year authorising them to purchase compulsorily land and property on the corners of George Street and Park Lane in order to widen and improve the road at this corner. Objections were put forward by Mrs. Pipon, Croydon Royal Arch Building Society, and Nichols (Croydon) Ltd. (who were all represented by Mr. Graham Mould, Barrister): Mrs. A. E. Eve, of 3, Park Lane (represented by Mr. V. Pinsent) and Croydon Vigilance Association (represented by Coun. T. H. Brain, Hon. Secretary … (continues) …
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Corner Improvement: George Street and Park Lane Widening: Objections at Inquiry: Objections to the proposed acquisition of property on the Corner of George Street and Park Lane were heard by a Government Inspector at an inquiry held at the Croydon Town Hall on Friday by direction of the Ministry of Transport. The proposal was rendered necessary in the view of the Council in order to effect certain improvements by setting back frontages for the relief of traffic at the junction of George Street and Wellesley Roars and Park Lane. A compulsory purchase order was made in respect of this corner in November. Mr. Edward Haines, Assistant Town Clerk, appeared for the Council, while on the objecting side Mr. Graham Mould represented Mrs. Pipon (the freeholder), the Croydon Royal Arch Building Society and Nichols (Croydon) Ltd.; Mr. H. Victor Pinsent represented Mrs. A. E. Eve; and Coun. T. H. Brain represented the Croydon Vigilance Association. … (long discussion of the need for a change to the corner and some discussion of the amount of land required) … Mr. Pinsent asked the Inspector to represent to the Minister that, if the acquisition were affected, the Council should give some definite idea of the date when the scheme would be proceeded with. After Mr. Haines had briefly replied to objections, the Inspector closed the inquiry.
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Glass Officials: Messrs. Watson and A. Duncan were tellers for the election at Glass W.R.I. business meeting Mrs. Duncan Presiding: The secretary and treasurer gave a report of the year’s work which was considered very satisfactory. The election of the new committee resulted: President, Mrs. Pinsent; vice-president, Mrs. Duncan; Secretary, Mrs. Watson; Treasurer, Mrs. McBain …
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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974