Tag: May 1890

London and China Express: Friday 23rd May 1890

The Queen’s birthday was celebrated in London and throughout the country on the 21st inst. in the customary manner … (discussion) … Her Majesty has also been pleased to approve that the following gentlemen be created Baronets of the United Kingdom … (list) … (also) … The honour of Knighthood … (list includes) … Robert John Pinsent, Esq., D.C.L., Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court; Newfoundland.

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Dover Express: Friday 23rd May 1890

Birthday Honours: Her Majesty has also been pleased to confer the honour of Knighthood upon … (includes) … Robert John Pinsent, Esq., D.C.L., Senior Puisne judge of the Supreme Court, Newfoundland …  Mr. Robert J. Pinsent was called to the Bar in 1856, appointed a member of the Newfoundland Legislative Council in 1859, was created a Queen’s Counsel in 1865, and a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court in 1880, and received the degree of D.C.L. at Lambeth Palace in 1881.

[see similar London Standard: Wednesday 21st May 1890]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Bristol Times and Mirror: Saturday 21st May 1890

Birthday Honours: Her Majesty has also been pleased to confer the honour of knighthood upon Henry Beyer Robertson, of Pali, North Wales … (list includes) … Robert John Pinsent, D.C.L., Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland … 

(see also Colonies and India: Wednesday 21st May 1890 & Home News for India, China and the Colonies: Friday 23rd May 1890)

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Colonies and India: Wednesday 21st May 1890

Birthday Honours: … Her Majesty has also been pleased to confer the honour of knighthood upon … (list includes) … Robert John Pinsent, Esq., D.C.L., Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, Newfoundland …

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

Dundee Courier: Wednesday 21st May 1890

Birthday Honours: … Her Majesty has also been pleased to confer the honour of knighthood upon … (list includes) … Robert John Pinsent, Esq., D.C.L., Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court, Newfoundland …

[see also: Manchester and Lancashire General Advertiser: Wednesday 21st May 1890 & others]

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GRO0747 Hennock: Robert John Pinsent: 1834 – 1893 

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 17th May 1890

The Globe Hotel, Chudleigh, belonging to Messrs. Pinsent and Sons, of Newton, and occupied by Mr. Carpenter, has been re-constructed from plans prepared by Mr. S. Segar, of Newton, in the early English style of architecture, the building being carried out by Mr. L. Bearne, also of this town. The handsome structure which has now been erected in the place of the old and dilapidated hostelry contains a spacious assembly room capable of seating 150 persons, while at the rear there is a large drill hall used by the local corps of volunteers. The arrangements throughout are most perfect and the work of both architect and builder has been accomplished in a manner giving entire satisfaction to everybody concerned.

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

East and South Devon Advertiser: Saturday 17th May 1890

At the Wellington Show of the Somerset County Agricultural Association, Mr. W. S. Pinsent of Newton won second prizes with his Dorking cock and hen.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Southampton Observer and Hampshire News: Saturday 17th May 1890

A Remitted Action: Thomas William Smith, an infant (by Charles Smith, his next friend) v. S. E. Rose and Thomas Wiltshire: … Mr.  Kilby appeared for plaintiff, who claimed £150 damages for personal injuries sustained through the negligence of the defendant’s servant … dispute over jury … His honour ordered the names to be called again and said that those who did not appear should be fined £5 each. These were Henry Charles Pinsent (who, the Registrar said, was a Customs Officer) and James Hoare (gone to Leicester) … (continues) …

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Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 17th May 1890

Southampton County Court: A Boy Run Over: Claim for Damages: Thomas William Smith, an infant, sued, through his next friend, Charles Smith, to recover the sum of L. 150 from Miss S. E. Rose, and her nephew (Thomas Wiltshire), farmers of Totton, the claim being for damages for personal injuries sustained through the negligence of the defendants’ servant: Mr. W. A. Kilby appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Macaskie (barrister at law) instructed by Mr. H. D. Page, for the defendants … (discussion on need for a jury) … The names of the jury were then called, but three of those answering were challenged by Mr. Kilby, and only four others put in an appearance. … His Honor desired the names to be called again and ordered those who did not appear to be fined £5, these being Henry Charles Pinsent (who was stated to be Customs Officer) and James Hoare (gone to Leicester), and Hiram Henry Shaw was also called but this was stated to be a case of doubtful service …

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Western Times: Friday 16th May 1890

Newton: At the Wellington Show of the Somerset County Agricultural Association, Mr. W. S. Pinsent of this town won second prizes with his Dorking cock and hen. Mr. W. H. Edwards of St. Mary Church also carried off second prizes for Barbes and other varieties of pigeons.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920