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North Devon Journal: Thursday 11th September 1873

NORTHAM, WESTWARD HO! North DEVON: Freehold Villa Residences, Small Farms, Detached Lands, and Long Leasehold Cottages for Sale, with Land Tax free. EDWARD PARTRIDGE is instructed to offer for Sale, by Public Auction (unless previously disposed of by Private Contract), at the New Inn Hotel, Bideford, Devon, on THURSDAY, the 18th day of September, 1873, at Three for Four o’clock in the Afternoon, subject to such conditions shall be then and there produced, the following eligible PROPERTIES, and in the under-mentioned or such lots as may be determined on at the Auction. Lot 1: LAKENHAM HOUSE, handsome detached Freehold Villa Residence, erected in 1866, on eminence overlooking the Bristol Channel, by the road leading from Northam Church to Westward Ho! with convenient Coach douse, Stabling, Yards and Outbuildings, Croquet Ground, and Walled Ground, together containing 2r. 17p. or thereabouts. The House contains double Drawing Room, 46 feet in length, separated by sliding doors, Dining Room with bay window, Conservatory, Servants’ Hall or Schoolroom, 10 good Bedrooms, and the usual Domestic Offices, and has abundant supply of Soft and Spring Water. Immediate Possession may be had special arrangement. The purchaser of this Lot may be accommodated with more Land contiguous thereto, if required. Lot 2:  HILLSBOROUGH, a Marine Villa Residence, also Freehold, Detached, and in the Italian style, erected about eight years ago, and standing on its own grounds on a slip above the high road leading from Bideford, through Northam, to the Hotel at Westward having a similar view to Lakenham House, with convenient Coach House and Stabling, Croquet Ground and Summer House, containing in the whole la. 2r. 28p. or thereabouts. Besides, a handsome Entrance Hall, the House contains Drawing Room, Dining Room, communicating with Conservatory, Library, Servants’ Hall, 9 Bed Rooms, and all necessary Offices. Also, an excellent Walled Garden abutting on the high road above mentioned, and close the grounds of Hillsborough, containing lr. 3p. or thereabouts. The whole is now occupied by Mr. Pynsent, and early possession may be had. This Lot is well supplied with Water, and its purchaser may also be accommodated with more Land contiguous thereto, if required. Lot 3: The FURZE HILLS and the HAMS, being 14a. 2r. 4p. or thereabouts of Pastureland, with two Stone Quarries thereon, adjoining Hillsborough westward, on the same slope and equally eligible for Building Sites, having a long frontage to the high road above mentioned. It has an access in the upper part from the Abbotsham Road. This Lot is Freehold and is in hand. Lot 4: The Freehold Farmhouse called COMMONS, with the Farm Buildings, Yard, and Garden, fronting the road leading from Northam Church to Westward Ho! Hotel, and the four Closes of Land adjoining or near thereto between the said road and Blackmore Lane, com- rising in the whole 14a. Or. 37p., or thereabouts, and will be sold subject to the perpetual payment of £12 2s. per annum for certain annuities to charities. This Lot is occupied by Mr. Richard Spearman, under lease expiring at Michaelmas, 1874, and has a good Water supply. Lot 5: TADWORTHY FARM, with the Farmhouse, Outbuildings, Yards, and Gardens, situate on the lower road from Northam Village to Westward Ho! and the lands near or adjoining them, and extending nearly down to Northam Burrows, the whole comprising 24 acres or thereabouts, abutting on and intersected by various roads. This Lot is Freehold, and in the occupation of Mr. John Mill, under lease and agreements expiring at Michaelmas, 1874. Lot 6: A Freehold Close of Arable Land, called BURROW PARK, containing 4a. 2r., or thereabouts, lying at Underborough, between Blackmore Lane and the Northam Burrows, in the occupation of Messrs. Lily and Skinner, under a lease expiring at Michaelmas, 1874. Lot 7: The WOODBINES, Double Cottage, newly built, with the Land held therewith, called Higher Field, otherwise Studstons, containing 3a. Or. 32p., or thereabouts, fronting the lower road from Northam Village to Westward Ho! is held for a term of years, whereof about 885 years are unexpired, without any ground rent, now occupied by Mr. William Ward, under lease expiring at Christmas, 1873. Lot 8: CLOVER BANK COTTAGE and Garden, with Osier Bed, on the road leading from Northam Church, past the Bone Hill Playground, to the Burrows. Is leasehold for about 97 years unexpired, without any ground rent. The Cottage is now rented by Miss Devereaux, whose tenancy expires at Michaelmas next. This Lot is subject to Land Tax of 2s. per annum. To view, apply at Hillsborough, to the respective tenants; or to Mr. Thomas Cook, builder, Northam; and for particulars and conditions of sale, with plans, Mr. James Stubbins, Solicitor, 29, Great Charles-street, Birmingham; or to Mr. Edward Partridge, the Auctioneer, Monkleigh, near Torrington, or at his temporary offices, No. 76, High-street, Bideford.

[see also Western times: Friday 12th September 1873]

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 24th July 1873

NORTHAM: The Local Board met at the Vestry on the 14th July Present — T. Evans, Esq., chairman; Rev. I. H. Gosset, Messrs. J. Mill, H. Cawsey, J. Parkhouse, E. Williams J. Penhorwood, and E. Reynolds. — The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. —Thomas Pynsent, Esq., lately a member of this Board having been absent for the last six months and up wards, a vacancy has been occasioned. — Moved by Mr. Gosset, and seconded by Mr. Williams, that Mr. Pynsent be re-elected to fill such vacancy. — Carried. Mr. Gosset reported that a meeting of the Westward Ho! ratepayers had been held, and that Mr. Molesworth, Mr. Pynsent, and Mr. Beer had been appointed the Committee on their behalf. — The Committee reported that a letter had been sent to Mr. Woodhouse asking information respecting the foundation of a Port Sanitary Authority, but no reply had been received to such letter. The subject was directed to stand over until the next meeting. — The Committee reported on the application of Mr. Gordon, to make certain alterations proposed to be made to the road at Orchard Hill. — Ordered that the common seal of the Board be affixed to the notice requiring the parties to connect their drains with the common sewer, and the clerk was authorised to sign notices on behalf of the Board. — The inspector’s report on Holywell was read. — Moved by Mr. Williams, and seconded by Mr. Gosset, that Messrs. Pynsent, Mill, an Cawsey be appointed a committee to meet the Surveyor to examine and report on the drainage for Lyall’a Lane through Castle-street, connecting with the main sewer at the bottom of the latter street, and also to consider the drainage from the proposed buildings to be erected by Mr. Phillpotts. — The same committee was also authorised to report on the drainage so as to prevent the same from percolating into the Holywell. Also, to inspect the matter complained of by Mr. Cobbledick and do what is necessary to abate the nuisance complained of. …

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 10th April 1873

Northam: Local Government Board: An ordinary fortnightly meeting was held in the Vestry room on Saturday last when the flowing members attended … (discussion of local issues, including) … A letter was read from Mr. John turner requesting the board to put the hedge between Bone Hill and Mr. Pynsent’s house into a proper state, which request was ordered to be complied with. …

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 30th May 1872

Northam: The annual election of members to the Local Government Board of the Northam District, in place of eight members retiring by rotation, came off on Monday last when the voting papers were collected and made up by the Chairman. There were 14 persons nominated, and the result of the voting was as follows: – T. Pynsent, Esq., 397, Rev. E. Reynolds, 393, Mr. John Mill, 390, Thomas Evans Esq., 351, Mr. Alexander Beara, 294, Mr. John Penhorwood, 260, Mr. William Kelly, 231, Mr. James Tatem, 220, Mr. W. Bear, 218, Mr. Thos. Diamond, 215, Mr. Giles Pickard, 198, J. B. Gordon, Esq., 194, Mr. T. D. Blackmore, 176, Mr. J. Cock, 163. The eight first named were, of course, elected. The changes made in the constitution of the Boar by these elections are that Messrs. Penhorwood and Tatem take the place of Messrs. Gordon and Bear. The others are merely re-elections.

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 9th May 1872

Northam: The Northam Local Board met in the Vestry room at Northam on Saturday, the Rev. I. H. Gossett, in the chair. Mr. Pynsent proposed, and Mr. Gordon seconded, that a Committee of Messrs. Beer, Gordon, and the Rev. I. H. Gossett, be appointed to view the damaged done to the road, near the Bell Inn, by Mr. Rooke, and to take the necessary steps consequent upon the same. … the retiring members subject to re-election are Messrs. Evans, Mill, Beard, Pynsent, Beer, Kelly, Gordon, and the Rev. E. Reynolds …

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Monday 6th May 1872]

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 25th April 1872

The Local Board of Northam met at the National Schoolroom, Appledore, on Saturday Wm. Yeo, Esq., Chairman. … (report of the Finance Committee) … Proposed by Mr. Pynsent, seconded by Mr. Beer that the committee appointed to act with the Westward Ho! Committee be requested to furnish the Local Board on that day in a month with a detailed account of what had been done since their appointment, of the money expended and to be expended and also other items respecting the road and drainage works – Carried.

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Tuesday 23rd April 1872]

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 11th January 1872

Great County Meeting: Establishment of the Devonshire Agricultural Society: A large, influential and enthusiastic meeting was held at the Castle of Exeter on Friday, to promote the establishment of a Devon County Agricultural Association, the necessity and prospective benefit of which in promoting the interests of agriculture had already been affirmed by a committee of Agriculturalists representing all parts of the county at a preliminary meeting held in Exeter some few weeks since. …. (speeches) … He had to move: “That the following gentlemen be elected members of the Council for the year 1872, viz: Southern District … Northern District … (includes) Pynsent Matthew, Tallaton … ” … (ongoing discussion) …

[see also Western Times: Saturday 6th January 1872]

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 14th December 1871

Curious Gun Licence Case: Edmund Shaxton, a labourer, of Northam, was summoned for carrying a gun without a licence: James Squire, mason deposed that he saw defendant go on the land of Mr. Pynsent to shoot rabbits: Mr. F. Hill and Mr. Marsh, of the Inland Revenue stated that the defendant did not hold a gun licence. Mr. Smale, who appeared for the defendant, stated that his client was under the impression that he had a gun licence, which was held by Squire, the above witness. Mr. J. Penhorwood and Mr. J. Hughes both swore that the witness (Squire) showed a gun licence at the “King’s Head,” with Shaxton’s name on it. This, however, was denied by Squire. Mr. Smale submitted it was a case for a mitigated penalty. Mr. Marsh did not press for the costs, and defendant was mulcted £3 including costs.

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 7th December 1871

Appledore: The Northam Local Board met in the National schoolroom, Appledore, on Saturday: The Rev. I. H. Gosset the chair. — The E. Reynolds moved that the resolution of October 7th respecting the appointment of a medical officer be rescinded. This was seconded by Mr. Pynsent and carried. — It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Yeo, that ten guineas be offered to Dr. Pratt to take the office of medical officer for the parish of Northam for one year, commencing Christmas. — Mr. Darracott sent in his resignation, which was accepted. — The Chairman remarked that three great questions would soon come before the Board, viz., water supply, drainage outfall at Appledore, and scavenging Appledore and Northam. In fact, they were pledged to the Privy Council respecting these matters and could not avoid them.

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North Devon Journal: Thursday 19th October 1871

The Fisherman’s Grievance: Visit of Sir T. D. Acland, Bart., M.P.: Responding to representations made to him by the Rev. W. Parkes and the Rev. T. J. Leslie, Congregational Ministers of Bideford and Appledore respectively, who were at the pains to collect a mass of evidence from the fishermen of this port and Instow, setting forth their complaint of the injustice done to them and the public by the fence days at present enforced on the salmon fishery of the Taw and Torridge, of all other rivers in the kingdom, which, on these local rivers, commence at too early a period (the beginning of September), Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, Bart., M.P. for North Devon, intimated that he would endeavour to take an early opportunity of visiting Appledore, and further enquiring into the subject himself on the spot. …. It speedily became known that he was in the place, and a number of the respectable inhabitants and fishermen hastened to meet him in the most convenient place available, which was the school room attached to the Congregational Chapel. Among the gentlemen present were General Hutchinson, R. A. Parry, Esq., T. R. Pynsent, Esq, (sic), Rev. – Reynolds, Rev. T. J. Leslies etc … (discussion of opening dates for the fishery) …

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887