Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser – Page 4

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 5th January 1934

Petitioners to the Corporation: Parliamentary Bill and Cockington: The following are the petitioners to the Corporation for the poll on Par. 5 of the Parliamentary Bill, which concerns the Cockington and Madencombe land purchase proposals: … (list includes) … W. Pinsent, E. Pinsent …

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Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 22nd December 1933

Elgar Concert at the Pavilion: Philharmonic Society’s Success: Dr. Harold Rhodes’ Fine Performance: The Torquay Philharmonic Society’s Elgar concert at the Pavilion last week constituted an event of considerable importance to the musical life of South Devon … Members of the Chorus were: … (list includes) … Miss M. Pinsent …

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Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 6th May 1932

Houses on Primley Hill: Arbitration in Dispute at Paignton: Land Acquired for Road Widening: An arbitration to decide a dispute as to price between the owners of land and premises at Primley Hill, Paignton, and the Paignton Urban District Council who had acquired the property to the purpose of road widening was held at Paignton Tuesday, under the Acquisition of Land (Assessment and Compensation Act.) 1919: … … (discussion) … … Many Houses with Cob Walls: ln his reply to Mr. Willmott, witness said that there were many houses in Paignton with cob walls. Mr. H. Pinsent. District Valuer of Plymouth said he did not agree with Mr. Body’s valuation, inasmuch as he did not think the cottage would be decontrolled within three years. He valued Nos. 1 and 2 in £230 and Nos. 3 and 4 in £200 which was the sum the latter houses were valued in in 1928 for estate duty. Mr. Pinsent, in reply to Mr. Eve. stated that it was possible to get exceptionally high rents in Paignton. With reference to the Paignton Steam Laundry Company’s property. Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Laundry Cottages. … (continues) … The District Valuer, Mr. J. Pinsent, held the opinion that the land abutting on the old road was worth only 9d. per foot, a part of Primley House and grounds to be valued at 1/6d a foot. Mr. Pinsent, replying to Mr. Eve, said Primley Park had been improved in value by £1000 as a result of the sweeping away of the slum property. When dealing with the land for allotments at York Road. Mr. Eve asked for the full value of £1,180 to be awarded.

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 14th August 1931

Thrilling Competitions on Sand and Sea: Two Days’ Regatta at Babbacombe: Fine Yachting and Athletic Sports: … description of events … The final of the 220 years open handicap proved to be a fast race, and G. S. Pinsent of Paignton A.C., with a handicap of 21 yards, was an easy victor. H. J. Scoble, also of Paignton, A.C. after a close and exciting race with A. V. Austin of Westbury Harriers who had the bigger handicap of the two, took second place. … …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 18th January 1929

Bishop’s Walk Inquiry: Future of Torquay Beauty Spot: An Arbitration Case: Under the Acquisition of Lane (Amend-of Compensation Act, 1919) an arbitration court was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday. The case concerned an agreement made between the Torquay Corporation and Mr. Montague Williams of “Mawan” Livermead, Torquay, in respect of about twelve acres of land adjoining the Bishop’s Walk. … The official arbitrator on Wednesday was Mr. Hugh C. Webster, F.S.I. The case for the Corporation was conducted by the Town Clerk (Mr. H. H. Hield) and Mr. P. Dell, of Teignmouth (representing Mr. Montague Williams. There were present also Sir Theodore Chambers (representing the Ilsham Estate) and Mr. F. W. Pinsent (District Valuer). …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 23rd December 1927

Increase in Maintenance Order: Vera Gweneth Pinsent of Torquay applied for an increase of 5s on an order made against her husband, Donovan Henry Douglas Pinsent (now of London) by the Torquay Bench four weeks ago. Addressing the Magistrates, Mr. Ernest Hutchings. who appeared for the applicant, said that about a month ago they made an application to the Bench for an order of separation—the custody of the two children and maintenance. They now had definite proof that the summons had come to the respondent’s knowledge, but he had refused to take any notice of it. They had now served a summons on him properly. The parties were married on the 22nd October. 1924, and there were two children of the marriage, the youngest having been born in July of this year. He had left his wife last Christmas, and money had only been sent intermittently. They had made enquiries and had discovered that respondent was in a situation as a chauffeur earning £2 10s per week and living in. The Justices had made an order of £1 per week but as the applicant was unable to work herself owing to having to look after the youngest child, they asked for the order to be increased to £1 5s. The application was granted.

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GRO1076 Devonport: Vera Gweneth Salter: 1905 – 1986
GRO0174 Devonport: Donovan Henry Douglas Pinsent: 1901 – 1980

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 7th March 1924

Ilsham Marine Drive: Opening Ceremony by Sir Henry Maybury: A Brilliant Gathering: Torquay has had many red-letter days and amongst these Saturday last may be regarded as one of the most prominent in the history of the borough, for on that day in brilliant sunshine, which revealed all the glories of sea and landscape with which this part of the Devonshire coast is lavishly favoured, the new Ilsham Drive was formally opened by Sir Henry P. Maybury K.C.M.G., C.B., (Director General of Roads) … those in attendance – (long list includes) – Mr. F. W. H. Pinsent … (long description of event) …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 23rd December 1910

Newton Grammar School: Prize Day: The Distribution of prizes and certification to the boys of the Newton Abbot Grammar School place at the Public Rooms last week … Speeches, University Results, Prize List … A short entertainment followed … (including) … dumb bell exercises were given by the following members of the preparatory form: – T. A. Judd (leader), F. G. Smerdon, R. S. S. Heath, A. C. Bulpin, J. Dolbear, H. D. Pinsent, P. L. Zealley, and A. Wotton.

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Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 13th August 1909

Cricket: The Wesleyans defeated Bovey eleven 5 runs and although low scoring ruled the game, some exciting sport was provided. The match was contested at Bovey and the home team, batting first, compiled 48. The only innings of note was that of Pinsent, who knocked up 24. W. Towsley did well with the ball for the Weslevans, dismissing seven of the Bovey batsmen for 26 runs. That this was a fine effort on his part may be conjectured from the fact that most of Pinsent’s 24 runs were made off him, and against him the other batsmen did practically nil. Toms also did well, taking three wickets for seven runs.

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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 23rd July 1909

Paignton Agricultural Society: Annual Exhibition: Paignton and District Agricultural Society’s show on Wednesday, in fine weather, attracted a very large number of visitors … Harness Horses Driven in Single Harness: Open, over 15 hands: – 1, Miss G. Burston; 2, W. S. Pinsent (Newton Abbot; 3, Miss Laura Martyn, Exmouth:

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920