Tag: November 1937

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Saturday 27th November 1937

Duke Sees Wonders of New Kyrle Hall: The Duke of Gloucester, who is staying at HImley Hall, seat of the Earl of Dudley, for the weekend, came to Birmingham last night and blinked under the gleam of scores of silver cups. The cups, chiefly sporting trophies, were those awarded to its most talented members by the Birmingham Boys’ and Girls’ Union. … … The duke arrived at Kyrle Hall shortly after nine o’clock, and was welcomed by Sir Patrick Hannon, M.P., Mr. Roy Pinsent and several officials and helpers of the union … … (detailed description of event) … …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Evening Despatch: Friday 26th November 1937

Floodlit Roof Football: Duke will See it Tonight in Birmingham: Kyrle Hall Visit: … (discussion of Duke of Gloucester’s visit) … When he arrives at the hall, he will be accompanied by the Lord Mayor (Councillor E. R. Canning) and Mrs. Canning, and Lord Dudley. He will be received by Sir Patrick Hannon, M.P., (chairman of the Council), Mr. Roy Pinsent and Mr. Peter Johnston (warden) who will present to him members of the Council of the Union.

[see related: Evening Despatch: Saturday 27th November 1937]

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

Birmingham Daily Gazette: Wednesday 24th November 1937

Duke of Gloucester: Birmingham Plans: Opening of Boys’ and Girls’ Homes: THE Duke of Gloucester is to pay an informal visit to Birmingham on Friday to open and inspect Kyrle Hall, Sheep-street, the home of the Birmingham Boys’ and Girls’ Union. He is expected to arrive about 9 p.m., and the visit will last about an hour: he will be accompanied by the Lord Mayor (Councillor E. R. Canning), and the Lady Mayoress, and by Lord Dudley with whom he is staying at Himley Hall. One of the features of the evening will be a singsong. The film of the last summer camp will also be shown. The duke will be received at Kyrie Hall by Sir Patrick Hannon, M.P., Mr. Roy Pinsent, and by Mr. Peter W. L. Johnston (the Warden). Mr. Johnston will present members of the Council of the Union to the Duke, who will afterwards go into the theatre, where between 400 and 500 boys and girls will be assembled. The Duke of Gloucester will then present the challenge cups for last season to representatives of the boys’ clubs. This will be followed by a tour of the whole building, including the Girls’ and Boys’ clubs and hostel: Detailed Programme: the detailed programme for the evening will be as follows: At 8.30 p.m. Mr. Roy Pinsent, the chairman of the Council of the Union, will present the medals to all boys who won them last season (except swimmers and footballers, who have already received them. Then the film of the last summer camp will be shown, and if there is time there will be a singsong … …

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GRO0768 Devonport: Roy Pinsent: 1883 – 1978

The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer: Wednesday 24th November 1937

Naval and Military Intelligence: … … Officers Training Corps: … Cambridge Univ. Contgt. (Sig. Unit) Sen. Div.: – Sec. Lt. R. J. F. H. Pinsent ceases to serve with the Contgt. …

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GRO0749 Hennock: Robert John Francis Homfray Pinsent: 1916 – 1987

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 13th November 1937

 Hampshire Regiment: Dinner of Sergeants, Past and Present:  Company, 200 strong, marched from the Regimental Depot to the Guildhall, Winchester, on Friday for the 30th Annual dinner held by the sergeants (past and present) of the Hampshire Regiment. A number of officers were present. General Sir Richard Haking, colonel of the Regiment and the Mayor of Winchester (Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O.) supporting the president, R.S.M. E. C. Corney, M.M. … (continues) …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Hampshire Advertiser: Saturday 13th November 1937

Hampshire’s New Mayors: Election Moved by Old Opponent: The new Mayor of Winchester, Councillor William Porter Richardson, the 754th on the roll, was duly erected on Tuesday. The election of Councillor Richardson was moved by Councillor C. G. Sankey, who said that, although a political organisation opposed the mayor elect at the recent municipal elections, that made no difference to the sincerity with which he put forward his name that morning. “The fight is over,” he said. “Private opinion now asserts itself, and I beg to move Councillor Richardson’s election. We have just recently had a most enjoyable scrap (laughter). As chief officer of the organisation putting forward the opponent I put my heart into the scrap, but it is over. Councillor Richardson can have the feeling that he has the backing of a majority of the voters. “Referring to the retiring Mayor, Councillor Sankey said that Councillor Pinsent was a gentleman and a sportsman. He had declined to serve a second year but had indicated his willingness to take office again if his services were required. The motion was seconded by Councillor R. L G. Irving, who was for many years a housemaster at Winchester College. His first acquaintance with the new Mayor dated from Mr. (Councillor Irving’s) earliest days as a scholar at the College, when he lost a ticket home. “I called at the house master’s door to explain what had happened,” he said, “and a large young man came to the door, explained that his father was working late the night previously, and was not up yet. I told him the position and he gave me a golden sovereign. I still owe Councillor Richardson that £l.” (Laughter.) The motion was carried unanimously and with applause. Councillor Richardson was then invested with the chain of office, and with the Mayor’s Jewel was given the signet ring and keys. He took the customary oath. The retiring Mayoress (Mrs. Pinsent) handed Mrs. Richardson the Mayoress’ badge. The new Mayor is a solicitor, and, like his predecessor, a Wykehamist. Alderman Walter Hamblin tendered his resignation from the Aldermanic Bench owing to ill-health. The resignation was accepted with regret. The Council selected the ex-Mayor, Councillor Major J. R. Pinsent as Alderman to the vacancy. The voting was: Councillor Pinsent eight votes, Councillor J. 0. Hodder, seven. Councillor C. G. Sankey three. Aldermen Miss Firmstone and F. M. Newton, retiring Aldermen, were re-elected.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Hampshire Telegraph: Friday 12th November 1937

Hants Regiment Reunion: Winchester Dinner: Battalion’s Fine Work Abroad: Past and serving warrant offices and sergeant of the Hampshire Regiment marched to Winchester Guildhall 200 strong on Friday night for their annual dinner. … …Proposing the toast of “The Regiment,” R.S.M. Corney alluded to the service of the 1st Battalion on the Northwest Frontier of India and the End. Battalion in Palestine … … The Mayor of Winchester also responded and recalled the Regiment’s fine service in the Great War when battalions served on every theatre of war except one. … … The Attendance: The full attendance at the dinner was as follows: Guests: General Sir R. C. B. Haking, C.B.E., K.C.B., K.C.M.G., His Worship the Mayor (Major J. R. Pinsent, D.S.O.), Colonels H. G. F. Frisby, G. F. Perkins, D.S.O., … etc … continues …

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Leamington Spa Courier: Friday 12th November 1937

Leamington Spa: By direction of Messrs. Flower & Sons, Ltd. Sale by auction of Lot 1, the freehold business premises at present occupied as Flowers Local Depot and being 18, 20 & 22 Russell Street … … Locke & England will offer the above property for sale by auction at 6pm on Tuesday 30th November 1937, at the Bath Hotel, Leamington Spa, unless previously sold by private treaty. Vendors’ Solicitors: Messrs. Pinsent & Co., 6, Bennett’s Hill, Birmingham 2, and Messrs Wright, Hassall & Col, 9/ii Dormer Place Leamington Spa. …

[see also Leamington Spa Courier: Friday 26th November 1937]

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Portsmouth Evening News: Tuesday 9th November 1937

Winchester: Councillor W. C. Richardson: Councillor W. C. Richardson was this morning unanimously elected Mayor of Winchester crowded council chamber. The ex-Mayor, Major J. R. Pinsent was presented with a past Mayor’s badge. Councillor Pinsent was subsequently elected Alderman in the place of Alderman Hamblin, who did not seek re-election owing to ill-health. Alderman Miss Firstone, and Alderman F. N. Newton was re-elected. The new Mayor of Winchester is a solicitor, head of the firm of Messrs. Warner and Richardson.

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GRO0528 Devonport: John Ryland Pinsent: 1888 – 1957

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 5th November 1937

Prize Day: Maynard School, Exeter: Bishop Distributes Awards: Mr. Vincent Thompson (Vice-Chairman of the Governors) presided at the annual prize-giving in connection with the Maynard School, Exeter, on Wednesday: The Headmistress (Miss Ryan) presented a report showing excellent work at the school: Prize List … London General School Examination: …. June 1937, with exemption from London Matriculation:  – Stephanie Minhinnick, Joan Moore, Chloe Pinsent, Ruth Ware … … … Guildhall Exhibition: London: … … (includes) … … Eileen Back, Gwen Denham, Betty Harris, Pauline Hockey, Marion Osman, Sheila Perry, Chloe Pinsent, Mary Pollard (1st Class for sheet of designs). … … … House Cups: … Royal Life-Saving Society: Jean Bradley, Anne Challice, Jean Challice, Mary Fawens, Anne French, Betty Vicary, Chole Pinsent, Barbara Westlake…. … Prize List: Special Prizes… … Joan Harvey Moore, Matriculation: Stephanie Minhinnick, do. Chloe Pinsent, do; Ruth Ware, do: Betty Freeman, Special School Prize. … … … Form Prizes:  … … Upper III (1), 1, Barbara Townson, 2, Jane Pinsent … …

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GRO0082 Devonport: Audrey Jane Pinsent: 1925 – 2008
GRO0143 Devonport: Chloe Pinsent: 1920 – 2013