Tag: March 1927

The Stage: Thursday 17th March 1927

Juvenile Dramatics. Juvenile dramatic competitions, under the auspices of the Birmingham Amateur Dramatic Federation, were held in Birmingham lust week. The shield presented by Sir Barry Jackson was awarded to the Norton Training School, who performed “Shades of Night.” Second place was obtained by another team from the same school. Mr. Roy Pinsent’s challenge shield was won by the girls of the Shenley Fields School.

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Thursday 10th March 1927

Child Amateur Actors: winning Teams in Kyrle Hall Competitions: The juvenile competitions promoted by the Birmingham Amateur Dramatic Federation were continued at Kyrle Hall last night, and nine Birmingham schools sent in competing companies of players. … … The shield presented by Mr. Roy Pinsent was awarded to Shenley Fields Schools, who performed scenes from the “Tempest,” gaining 88 marks out of 100. …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Hertfordshire Express and General Advertiser: Saturday 26th March 1927

Lecture on Roses: There was a crowded gathering in the Small Public Hall on Wednesday night last week to hear a lecture by Mr. William Cutbush, the well-known professional on “Roses.” … (continues) … Among those present were Comdr. Pinsent R.N. and Mrs. Pinsent …

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GRO0157 Devonport: Clive Pinsent: 1886 – 1948
GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 11th March 1927

Chartered Surveyors: Devon & Cornwall Branch: Members of the Devon and Cornwall Branch of the Surveyors’ Institution held their spring meeting at the Rougemont Hotel, Exeter, the President of the Institution (Mr. Dendy Watney, London) being present, and also the Secretary (Mr. A. Goddard, C.B.E. London). Mr. A. Michelmore (Totnes), the Branch Chairman presided, and the following were present: Fellows … (list includes) … F. W. H. Pinsent … … (paper on the Housing (Rural Workers) Act, 1926) …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Wednesday 2nd March 1927

Obituary: Mr. F. W. Thuell, Stonehouse: Amongst the large gathering which attended the funeral service in St. George’s Church, Stonehouse, yesterday afternoon of the late Mr. Frederick William Thuell, were numerous past and present members of the Stonehouse Board of Guardians. Mr. Thuell died on Friday last at the age of 67. … other than family mourners there were present … (list includes) … F. W. Pinsent … The bearers were members of Plymouth Constabulary … 

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948