Tag: March 1928

Western Times: Friday 23rd March 1928

Uplowman: The funeral took place in the Churchyard, on Tuesday, of Walter W. Davis, of the Redwood Arms, who was the victim of a motorcycle accident. The Rector (Rev. E. Sandford), officiated. The family mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Popham (stepparents), Lil and Len (sister and brother), Mrs. Edwards (aunt). Amongst those present were Mesdames A. S. Weston, Pinsent, F. Norman, G. Norman, Bidgood, Tooze, Crook, Davey, Broom, Frodge, Lock, Mr. and Mrs. Brice, Misses A. Bidgood, E. Davey, A. Redwood, Messrs. J. Gidney and W. Drew. The breastplate was inscribed: — “Walter W. Davis, died March 8th, 1928, aged 19 years.”

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GRO0087 Bristol: Beatrice Mary Drew: 1894 – 1963


Birmingham Daily Gazette: Friday 16th March 1928

The “Roy Pinsent” Shield: Twelve teams have entered from the senior schools fro the “Roy Pinsent” Shield, which is now held by the Shenley Fields Girls’ School. That school is sending in two teams this year; one is presenting a scene from “Macbeth” and the other a scene from “The Merchant of Venice.” In both cases Mr. A. B. Lock in the producer. … (discussion of other school’s contributions) …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Leamington Spa Courier: Friday 16th March 1928

Re: Edward Vernon Bailey (deceased): Pursuant to the Trustee Act., 1925: ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of EDWARD VERNON BAILEY, late of 173, Great Hampton Row. Birmingham, and of 17, Avenue Road. Leamington, Warwickshire, Brass-founder (who died on the 16th day of July, 1927 and whose Will was proved the Birmingham District Probate Registry the 2nd September, 1927, by Charles Mackey and Roland Allen Felton), are required send particulars thereof us the undersigned before the 31st day of May, 1928 after which date the Estate be distributed, having regard only to the claims of which the »aid Executors shall then have had notice. Dated this 15th day of March. 1923. PINSENT CO., Solicitors for the said Executors. 6. Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham.

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Western Mail: Tuesday 13th March 1928

News from the Colleges: … … Last night (Monday) the Celtic Society held its final meeting, taking the form of a concert of folksongs and pennillion singing. Tonight (Tuesday) the Scientific Society will hear tow lectures by members of the staff. Mr. V. C. Morton, M.A., head of the pure mathematics department, will speak on “Logic and Mathematics in Science,” and Mr. A. Pinsent, M.A., lecturer in Education will speak on “Imagination and Intuition in Science”. It is the aim of the organizers of these meetings to provide themes for discussion which will appeal to all students of the various branches of work done in the various branches of science and will at the same time have an immediate bearing upon the peculiar interests of each department.

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GRO0072 Tiverton: Arthur Pinsent: 1888 – 1978

Welsh Gazette: Thursday 8th March 1928

Ardwyn School Eisteddfod: “Arfon” Wins Challenge Cup: The annual eisteddfod held at the Parish Hall on Friday was well attended. The greatest enthusiasm prevailed among the members of the four “houses” into which the school is divided. No prizes are awarded but certificates are given to the successful competitors … the Adjudicators were:  … English Literary items, Mr. A. Pinsent, B.Sc., U.C.W. … (continues) …

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GRO0072 Tiverton: Arthur Pinsent: 1888 – 1978

Western Morning News: Friday 9th March 1928

Chartered Surveyors: Spring Meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Branch: The Devon and Cornwall branch of the Surveyors’ Institution at its spring meeting at Plymouth nominated Mr. J. F. Bowden, F.S.I, (Exeter) as a member for inclusion in the ballot for the council of the institution. Mr. F. G. Fleury, P.A.S.I., holder of the special rating diploma of the institution who has recently come from London to Plymouth, read an interesting paper on “The Rating and Valuation Act, 1925, in Practice;” and was thanked on the proposition of the branch chairman, Mr. C. Lee Wright (Exeter) seconded by Mr. F. W. H. Pinsent (Plymouth). …

[see similar Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 10th March 1928]

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948