Tag: October 1868

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 30th October 1868

Newton Abbot Agricultural Society: The thirtieth annual meeting of this society took place yesterday, when its promoters had the great satisfaction of finding the society in a state of prosperity unprecedented in its annals. In the great majority of classes, the competition was keener than in any previous year, and the improved style of ploughing showed the beneficial influence of the society in this department of farm labour …  (prizes) … Class 4: A prize of £2 for the best crop of common turnips, Mr. C (sic) Pinsent Ware, Kingsteignton. … The dinner was held in the Assembly Room of the Globe Hotel. There was a very large attendance, larger than at any former meeting. Host Bracewell provided a capital repast, and the wines were excellent … (attendees included) … G. Pinsent … 

[see similar Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday 4th November 1868] 

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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918

Western Times: Friday 30th October 1868

Newton Agricultural and Labourers’ Friend Society: the thirtieth annual meeting of this society was held yesterday. The ploughing match took place in two fields on Hennaborough Farm, in the occupation of Mr. R. Bracewell … (description) … Prize List… (includes) … A prize of £2. For best crop of common turnips: 1st. Mr. Pinsent, Were, Kingsteignton … The Dinner took place at Bracewell’s Globe Hotel and was largely attended. His Grace the Duke of Somerset, presided … (include) …  G. Pinsent. 

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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918

Western Times: Tuesday 27th October 1868

South Devon Agricultural Society: Exhibition and Ploughing Match: This important association for the advancement of good farming and stock breeding, and the improvement of the labourer, held its annual exhibition and ploughing competition at Yeampston Farm, Plymton, on Friday…. (description of event and list of judges … includes) … Malting barley – Messrs. J. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; J. West Devonport … (prize lists) … Dinner: Was laid at the District Hall, Plympton, about a mile from the scene of operation at which about 150 sat down. … (attendees … Includes) … J. Pinsent. … 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Homeward Mail from India China and the East: Monday 5th October 1868

Passengers Arrived at Calcutta: Per Surat: … From Southampton … passengers include … Pinsent … 

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