Tag: Western Morning News

Western Morning News: Thursday 6th September 1934

Joint Board Certificates: Results of July Examinations: A number of West-country successes are included in the examination lists of the Oxford and Cambridge Schools examination Board Published today. …

Higher School Certificates: Boys: Downside School: T. G. Devas, I, 10; D. M.H. Dewar, III, 16; M. L. Fitzgerald, I, 5: M. C. Lace, I, a, b, c, 5; R. P. Pinsent, II, f, h, 5, 7, 10; R. J. Pone-Hennessy, II, f, h, 5; M. C. Shawcross, I, 5; P. S. Smith, II, f, h, 5. …

[I, Classics; II, Modern Studies; III, Mathematics; f, Latin, h, History … 5, French, 7, Spanish, 10, English Literature]

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GRO0754 Devonport: Roger Philip Pinsent: 1916 – 1997

Western Morning News: Thursday 19th July 1934

Masonic Brethren who greeted the prince: Lodge Representatives at Plymouth: Below will be found a grouped list of all the Masonic brethren who notified the Prov. Grand Director of Ceremonies, Mr. J. J. Stamp, P.A.G.D.C. (England) of their intention to be present at yesterday’s historic meeting of the Prov. Grand Lodge of Devonshire in Plymouth Guildhall … Master Mason: … Lodge 2649: Messrs. R. Unwin, Davis, W. J. H. Hawken, W. E. Blakeney, B. A. S. Lewin, Pinsent …

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Western Morning News: Wednesday 14th March 1934

Oil Pollution of the Sea: Primate’s Plea for Birds … The archbishop was addressing the annual meeting of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds … Awards Presented: The Duchess of Portland, who presided and was re-elected president of the society presented a gold metal to Mr. George B. Baker, in recognition of his work in carrying out the barn owl census. In the senior division a silver medal was awarded to R. J. F. H. Pinsent, King’s School Canterbury, the second prize in this section going to K. B. Rooke, Clifton College. …

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

Western Morning News: Saturday 11th November 1933

Chartered Surveyors: Devon & Cornwall Branch Meeting at Plymouth: The annual meeting of the Devon and Cornwall branch of the Chartered Surveyors’ Institution was held at the Duke of Cornwall Hotel, Plymouth, Mr. E. A. Stapledon presiding. Mr. Wilfrid Hosking (Plymouth) and Mr. J. Denys Drew (Exeter) were elected chairman and vice-chairman respectively, and Mr. F. G. Fleury (Plymouth) secretary, with the following as Executive Committee: The chairman, vice-chairman, hon. secretary, and the branch representative on the council, and Messrs. E. A. Stapledon, W. G. Bulteel, A. H. Ward, C. Lee Wright, A. Michelmore, C. S. Holditch, J. E. Tory, J. L. Postlethwaite J. B. Humphries, F. W. H. Pinsent, W. T. Hills, C. G. Ward, A. Pearse Jenkin (fellows), T. M. Stanier, E. T. Haslehust, H. B. Kauntze, R. J. Ryder (professional associates) … paper on the “Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions (Amendment) Act, 1933”

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Friday 28th July 1933

Plymouth Firm’s Rating Appeal: Issue of Factory Premises: An appeal by Messrs. Charles Harding (Plymouth), Ltd., with respect to the rating of their premises at 81, 83, and 85. Mutley-plain, against the decision of Plymouth Assessment Committee, was allowed, with costs, at Plymouth Quarter Sessions yesterday, before the Recorder (Mr. J. G. Trapnell, K.C.). Mr. J. Scott Henderson (instructed by Messrs. Ambrose and Ambrose, solicitors, Plymouth) appeared tor the appellants, and the respondent was the Revenue officer for the city of Plymouth (Mr. Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent), for whom Mr. C. H. Pearson and Mr. R. Davidson appeared. … (discussion as to whether the property and rating of a hereditament could be subdivided) …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Monday 10th April 1933

Crowded Church at Meavy: Tributes at Funeral of Mrs. J. R. Baker: The Bishop of Crediton (Dr. W. F. Surtees) assisted by the rector (Rev. H. T. Green) conducted the funeral service of Mrs. Muriel Ida Baker, wife of Mr. J. R. Baker (Messrs. Dingle and Co. Plymouth), of Bickham, Roborough, in the little church of St. Peter’s Meavy, on Saturday. The church was crowded. … (description of service) … Among those present were … (list includes) … F. W. H. Pinsent, R. Pinsent …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
GRO0749 Hennock: Robert John Francis Homfray Pinsent: 1916 – 1987

Western Morning News: Monday 13th February 1933

Eminent Western Surveyor: Plymouth Funeral of Mr. Arthur Body: Many phases of West-country professional and public life were represented among the large number of sympathizers as the funeral of Mr. Arthur Body, the well-known West-country surveyor of Plymouth on Saturday. The interment took place at Efford Cemetery. Mr. Body died in a London nursing home on Wednesday at the age of 67. He was regarded as one of the foremost rating experts. An original member of the Rating Surveyors’ Association, he held the office of president in 1917 and 1924 … (description of service) … Among others present were: … Mr. Francis W. H. Pinsent (representing chief valuer and superintendent valuer, Inland Revenue) and Mrs. Pinsent … 

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948
GRO0473 Hennock: Janet Frances Cowtan: 1878 – 1938

Western Morning News: Wednesday 10th August 1932

Service Cadetships: Candidates Successful in Competitions: The Civil Service Commissioners had issued the following lists of candidates at the competitions held in June 1932, who will, if physically fit, be admitted to the cadet colleges and the services. The candidates shown on the Cranwell list have been found physically fit. Admission of candidates on other lists is conditional on their having passed a medical examination: … The Army … Sandhurst: … … (includes) … … C. H. Pinsent … …

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GRO1128 India: Charles Hildige Pinsent: 1914 – 1998

Western Morning News: Thursday 14th July 1932

Legion Sports; 1,000 Yards County Title for Paigntonian: Local competitors did extremely well at Paignton British Legion sports yesterday. An exceptionally fine performance was that to R. H. Hole of Paignton, who won the 1,000 yards Devon County championship … … … 1,000 yards, Devon county championship for gold, silver and bronze medal (holder, C. C. Hicks, Devonport Y.M.C.A) who did not compete), 1, R. H. Hole (Paignton); 2, N. C. Smith (Devonport); 3, F. H. Gilbert (Exeter), 2 min. 29.35 sec. … 440 yards, open, handicap: 1, G. S. Pincent (Paignton); 2, W. J. Isaac (Exeter); 3, A. P. Pyne (Dartmouth) … 

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993


 
 
 

Western Morning News: Tuesday 21st June 1932

Ministry Appointment: Miss R. Darwin to be Senior on Control Board: On the recommendation of the Minister of Health, the King has approved the appointment of Miss Ruth Darwin as a Senior Commissioner of the Board of Control, in succession to Mrs. Ellen F. Pinsent.  Mrs. Pinsent, who will retire on July 31st has had a long and distinguished career of public service. Miss Darwin, who is a daughter of the late Sir Horace Darwin, was an Hon. Commissioner from 1920 to 1930, and has been a commissioner since January 1st, 1931. She is a member of the committee recently appointed to consider certain issues arising in connection with the sterilization of the mentally unfit.

[see similar Western Daily Press: Tuesday 21st June 1932 and Gloucester Citizen: Tuesday 21st June 1932]

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 GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949