Tag: Western Morning News

Western Morning News: Wednesday 19th February 1930

Male Nurse Drowned at Paignton: The mystery surrounding the death of Percy Cooch, aged 29, a male nurse, whose body was found in a crevice in the rocks off Preston Sands, Paignton, on Sunday, was unsolved at the inquest conducted at Torquay yesterday by Mr. G. E. Windeatt (deputy-coroner), who returned a verdict of “Found drowned.” Janie Alice Nash, Seaway-arcade, Seaway-road, Preston, identified the body by a shirt and tie Cooch wore, which she purchased for him. He resided with her from 1912 to January 1929. Dr. H. C. Adams said he examined the body on the rocks at Preston. He considered the man had been dead a month. He could see no signs of violence. The probable cause of death was drowning.

OUT OF WORK: William Henry Pinsent said Cooch had been living with him for some time at Totnes. He remained with him until Friday, January 10. He left the house about 6.30 p.m. that day to have supper with friends at Bridgetown. He did not return, and in January witness reported him missing to the Totnes police. He was out of work most of the time he was with witness. Charles Wills, of the Manor Inn, Preston, Paignton, said about 8.30 p.m. on January 10 Cooch came into the bar and was served with refreshment. He played a game of crib with a customer, and left again shortly after 9 p.m., telling the witness had to take a bus. Edwin Milner, of Le Bon Fish Café, Preston, said Cooch came into his cafe about 9.45 p.m. in January and had supper. He left about 10.15 p.m., saying he was going to catch the bus for Totnes. Witness saw him later, but he did not say why he had missed the bus. He appeared to be quite capable of looking after himself. When he left the witness on the last occasion, he went down Seaway-road in the direction of the sea front. Witness knew the deceased well and he appeared to be in his usual good health when he last saw him.

The Deputy-Coroner, returning a verdict of “found drowned,” said there was no evidence to show how Cooch got into the water. Mr. Windeatt expressed his deep sympathy with Mrs. Nash, who had had “considerable trouble with this young man.”

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GRO0897 Devonport: William Henry Pinsent: 1874 – 1949

Western Morning News: Wednesday 1st January 1930

hearing of the first appeal – that in respect of Messrs. Fox, Eliott, and Co. Millbay Docks – was completed … adjourned until some convenient date next month, when more statistical information showing the proportion of timber “worked up “ in the mill for various requirements could be submitted: £363 Valuation: The second case to come before the Recorder was that in connection with the firm of Messrs. Cole Bros., timber importers, moulding manufacturers and sawmill proprietors, Prince Rock Plymouth … …. It was stated for the appellants that their premises at Prince Rock covered a total area of 62,209 square feet. In the shed were seventeen machines, worked by electricity and eleven men. Mr. F. W. Pinsent, revenue officer, said this was similar to Messrs. Fox, Eliott and Co, and he understood the work was practically the same. He was told that 60 percent of the timber passed through the mill … … the Court next proceeded with the hearing of the third case where the firm concerned was the Plymouth and Oreston Timber Company, Ltd., and Mr. Pinsent giving evidence said the mill area of this firm was 13,500 square feet out of total of 188,000 square feet for the whole premises. The works were in Sutton Road, and he understood there were sixteen machines, with ten out of 45 men employed machinists … the Recorder said these premises had struck him as being a thoroughly up-to-date and well-equipped woodwork establishment with a very considerable space taken up with the storage of the manufactured articles … The Recorder dismissed the appeal, in this case with costs …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Saturday 13th July 1929

Derating in Plymouth: 300 Claims before the Committee: Plymouth Assessment Committee have this week, the chairmanship of Mr. Albert Webb, been dealing with the important question of derating. lt is their function to decide the claims of those who consider they are entitled to benefits under the Act. At present over 300 cairns have been lodged, and the careful consideration necessary in each case may be judged from the fact that this week the committee, sitting day, heard only nineteen. The Revenue authorities were represented by Mr. Pincent, and the local authority by city treasurer. … (description of meeting) …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Wednesday 5th December 1928

Maintenance Case: Motor Driver Charged at Torquay: Donovan Pincent, who was arrested on a warrant at Bognor, appeared at Torquay Police Court yesterday, charged with failing to comply with a maintenance order made in favour of his wife December 19, 1927. The amount alleged to be owing was £37 10s. The wife, Vera Gwenneth Pincent, of Netley, Bampfylde-road, said the order was for 25s a week. Her husband was a motor driver and did everything in the motor engineering line. There were two children, four years, and 16 months old. The defendant said since the commencement of September, up to last week, he had been unemployed. Now he was in work at Brighton, where he earned 48s a week, of which he paid 34s 6d for his keep. The Chairman (Mr. W. Ball) said the case would be adjourned to see whether Pincent would pay a sum of £4 down within ten days, maintain payments of 10s a week until he was in better position.  Defendant agreed to do this.

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

Western Morning News: Saturday 27th October 1928

Chartered Surveyors: Devon and Cornwall Branch Meeting at Exeter: The annual meeting of the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Surveyors’ Institution was held at the Rougemont Hotel, Exeter, on Thursday under the chairmanship of Mr. C. Lee Wright (Exeter). The following members were present. Fellows … (includes) … F. W. H. Pinsent …

[see similar: Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 27th October 1928 and Friday 2nd November 1928]

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Thursday 4th October 1928

Obituary: Mr. C. J. Salter, Torquay. The Funeral of Mr. Clifford Joyce Salter on Monday was well attended. Mr. Salter who had been ill for a considerable period was the son of Mr. H. F. Salter, of Grants, Torquay and was educated at Blundell’s School Tiverton … … Service was conducted at St. Luke’s Church Torquay, by the Vicar, Rev. W. H. C. Williams, and was fully choral. … The principal mourners were Mr. H. Salter, father; … (includes) … Mrs. Vera Pinsent, Mr. and Mrs. Hardman, and staff at Messrs. Salter and Sons …

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GRO1076 Devonport: Vera Gweneth Salter: 1905 – 1986

Western Morning News: Monday 1st October 1928

Rating Act in the West: Position of Local Authorities: … … Plymouth Procedure: Persons Qualified to Receive Forms: In Plymouth area the public have been apprised of the last day for lodging claims by an official notice in the “Western Morning News,” and also by handbill sent directly to people whom the authorities think will come under the Act. The Rating Authority is required to publish “as soon as practicable” the notice in the form prescribed by the statutory rules. …  Then all persons who, in their opinion, are entitled to a rebate on their productive enterprises will lodge claims before October 16t. These claims will be considered by the Valuation Authority and the district valuer, Mr. Pinsent of Princess Square: Should persons who come under this particular Act be not satisfied with their revised assessments, they can appeal to the Assessment Committee of the district and state their case. …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Friday 9th March 1928

Chartered Surveyors: Spring Meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Branch: The Devon and Cornwall branch of the Surveyors’ Institution at its spring meeting at Plymouth nominated Mr. J. F. Bowden, F.S.I, (Exeter) as a member for inclusion in the ballot for the council of the institution. Mr. F. G. Fleury, P.A.S.I., holder of the special rating diploma of the institution who has recently come from London to Plymouth, read an interesting paper on “The Rating and Valuation Act, 1925, in Practice;” and was thanked on the proposition of the branch chairman, Mr. C. Lee Wright (Exeter) seconded by Mr. F. W. H. Pinsent (Plymouth). …

[see similar Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 10th March 1928]

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Tuesday 20th December 1927

Given Custody of Children: Mrs. Vera Pinsent, Bampfylde-road, Torquay, again applied to Torquay magistrates yesterday for a separation order against her husband, Donovan Henry Douglas Pinsent, now residing at Croydon. Mr. E. Hutchings, who appeared for applicant, said respondent ceased to live with his wife last Christmas, and since then he had made spasmodic payments to her. Mrs. Pinsent said her husband had obtained a situation in London as a chauffeur. He was earning £2 10s. a week and living in. She now asked for the custody the children and an order for 25s a week. — The Bench granted the order.

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

Western Morning News: Tuesday 29th November 1927

Western Police Courts: … Donovan Henry Pinsent, motor salesman, residing at Maida Vale, London, was ordered at Torquay yesterday to pay a maintenance allowance of £1 per week to his wife, Vera Gwenyth Pinsent, living with her parents at Bamfylde Road, Torquay, who asked for a separation order, with maintenance for herself and two children, on the grounds of desertion. Mr. E. Hutchings, Torquay, for the applicant. …

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