Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 26th March 1909

Ellacombe Schools: Annual Prize distribution by the Mayoress: … … Scripture Certificates: … (includes) … R. Pinsent. …


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GRO0745 Bristol: Robert Cecil Pinsent: 1898 – 1920

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 24th July 1908

Cricket: Ellacombe journeyed to Bovey on Saturday and lost to the second string by 59 runs. For the Boveyites, J. Heath made 46, J. Black 23, and W. Pinsent 15. The only players to reach double figures for the losers were Rev. E. G. Payne and S. Reed, who each made 23. … Bovey II total 121, all out: W. Pinsent, c. Reed, b. Goss 15, Ellacombe, 63 all out; (Pinsent 3 wickets).


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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 5th June 1908

Cricket: Ellacombe v. Bovey II: Played at Plainmoor on Saturday, and chiefly through the splendid batting of Rev. J. P. Baker and R. W. Toms, the home team gained an easy victory: Scores: Ellacombe: 154 for 6 declared; Bovey, 18 all out (W. Pinsent, b. Weaver … 0)


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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 3rd April 1908

Ellacombe Infants’ School: Medals and book prizes for regular attendances were distributed by Mrs. Baker … Ninety-five per cent and over (Book Prizes) … includes … Amy Pinsent …


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GRO0045 Bristol: Amy Rose Pinsent: 1900 – 1973

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 27th March 1908

Regular School Attendance: … The distribution was made at Ellacombe Schools by the Managers, who congratulated the recipients upon their regular attendance: … The following is the prize list: Boys: Ninety-nine percent Attendances: … includes R. Pinsent … Ninety-eight per cent Attendances: … includes … F. Pinsent …


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GRO0745 Bristol: Robert Cecil Pinsent: 1898 – 1920
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Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 16th August 1907

Cricket: Ellacombe v. Bovey II: At Plainmoor on Saturday, Ellacombe scored an easy victory. Scores: Ellacombe: 136 runs for six wickets (Pinsent, 2 wickets); Bovey II, 43 all out (W. Pinsent, c. Barcroft, b. Kember … 3).


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GRO0869 Bristol: Wallace Pinsent: 1877 – 1955

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 1st June 1906

Devon County Association of Teachers: Forthcoming Meeting at Torquay: The annual gatherings of Devon County Association of Teachers, to be held at Torquay on June 9th, promise to be interesting. … … Devon’s contributions to the Benevolent and Orphan Funds amounted to £ 143, barely 2s 9 1/2d per head. With deep regret the council reported the death of Mr. W. S. Pinsent (the first secretary and real founder of the organization) and to the widow and family the deepest sympathy is extended.


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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 25th August 1905

Paignton Regatta: … … Horse Driving: Unfortunately, the horse driving and jumping competitions were a failure, only one contest, that for driving, attracting entries sufficient to warrant the committee in retaining the classes in the schedule. For the solitary class figuring in the programme there were six – entries — Miss G. Burston’s (Taunton) Camelion; Mr. T. Codner’s (Kingskerswell) Joe; Mr. W. S. Pinsent’s (Newton) Minerva; Rev. F. R. B. Simpson’s (Churston) Dolly; Mr. G. T. Mudge’s (Paignton) Nigia; and Messrs. Eastmans, Limited (Teignmouth). The committee for this part of the day’s programme was composed of Messrs. R. Coomhes. R. Moore, R. Waycott, and F. P. Bennett. The solitary contest resulted as follows: 1, Miss Burston’s Camelion: 2, Mr. W. S. Pinsent’s Minerva: 3, Mr. G. T. Mudge’s Nigia.


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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 22nd December 1893

Rugby: Newton College met old Newtonians on Friday and suffered defeat by two goals and a try to a penalty goal. The Old Boys had a strong combination, including two Devon men, Windsor, and Hammond …

The game was fast and very even. The tries were obtained and converted by Windsor, and the penalty goal kicked by Formby: Teams: Old Newtonians: W. H. Pinsent, back, C. S. Bearne, C. V. Windsor, F. Patch, R. A. O’Neill, three quarters; E. L. Hammond, E. L. H. Owen Jones, halves; H. B. Bowden, H. H. Champernowne, A. W. Champernowne, L. M. Formby, R. Butland, F. Mudge, B.C. S. Everett, A. Morrison, forwards: Newton College …


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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 2nd June 1893

St. George’s Congregational Church: Anniversary Service: … On Wednesday evening the annual meeting of the church was held under the chairmanship of the Mayor, Mr. W. F. Splatt. There was a good attendance, and those present on the platform were the Rev. A. C. Gill, the Rev. R. Olver, Brixham, the Rev. J. Aylard, Paignton, Alderman Richardson, M.D, Mr. Aitken, Mrs. A. Kieser, Mr. Knight, Mr. Pinsent, Mr. R. J. Parr, Mr. Kennedy (Brizham,) Mr. Joyce, Mr. Viccars, Mr. Glyn, and Mr. Cole. About one hundred and fifty persons attended the public tea provided in the church. The tables were presided over by several lady members of the congregation. The Mayor, who was enthusiastically received, remarked that since his acquisition of the honourable office of Mayor of this important Borough, he had been asked to do many things which we willingly competed with, believing that it was in the general interest of the various parties concerned, and also to the town … (continues) …


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