Tag: Western Morning News

Western Morning News: Wednesday 18th May 1932

Brixham Funeral: Former Manager of National Provincial Bank: Rev. R. Sydney Robinson, Vicar of Seaton, officiated at the funeral of Mr. G. Hoare at Brixham Parish Church yesterday. Deceased died at his residence, 11, Crownhill-park, Torquay on Friday. He was formerly manager of the Brixham branch of the National Provincial Bank and took up his residence at Torquay on his retirement about 10 years ago. … …  Among those present were Messrs. D. Pinsent (Stoke Gabriel), C. Elliott, W. L. Parsons, F. P. Stilliard (Manager of the Brixham branch of the National Provincial Bank) … …

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GRO0174 Devonport: Donovan Henry Douglas Pinsent: 1901 – 1980
 
 

Western Morning News: Wednesday 9th March 1932

“Open Space” Decision: Woman’s Dispute with Council: Ministry Inquiry at Brixham: An inquiry was held in Brixham Town Hall yesterday by Mr. A. W. H. Brown (Ministry of Health) relative to an appeal made to the Ministry by Mr. D. M. Waterson on behalf of Miss A. M. M. Hogg, of Berry Head House, against a decision of Brixham Council. The Council had decided not to allow the development of the property known as the Old Royal Naval Reserve Battery for conversion of a shed thereon into a private residence, the objection raised being that the space had been zoned by the Regional Town Planning Committee as an open space …. Those present include … (list) … Mr. F. W. H. Pinsent (district valuer.) …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Wednesday 23rd September 1931

Mrs. S. P. Loveys, Teignmouth: Mrs. Sarah Pinsent Loveys, of 8, Courtenay-place, Teignmouth, formerly of Moretonhampstead, who died on July 29, widow of Thomas Loveys, of Kennick, Christow left estate the value of £1,831 gross and £1,765 net. Probate has been granted to Thomas Loveys, Dartlands, Hexworthy, Princetown and Mrs. Julia Ellen Trimble-Stevens-Neck, of Thurlestone, Abbotsbury, Newton Abbot.

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Western Morning News: Friday 31st July 1931

Death: Loveys: On July 29th, at 8 Courtenay Place, Teignmouth, Sarah Pinsent Loveys, widow of the late Thomas Loveys, of Kennick Christow.

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Western Morning News: Wednesday 8th July 1931

Reception and Dance: Pretty Scene in the Guildhall: Museums Association Delegates Relax: In connection with the 42nd annual conference of the Museums Association, which is being held in Plymouth this week (see Page 4), the Mayor and Mayoress of Plymouth (Mr. and Mrs. J. Clifford Tozer) held a reception and dance in the Plymouth Guildhall last night … (description of event and list of invitations, includes) … Mr. and Mrs. F. W. H. Pinsent …

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

Western Morning News: Wednesday 7th January 1931

Charming Scene in City Guildhall: Mayor’s New Year Ball: Brilliant Event at Plymouth: Registrar’s Court as Buffet: Band Play in a Garden: An important Plymouth social event took place in the Guildhall last night, when the Mayor and Mayoress of Plymouth (Mr. and Mrs. J. Clifford Tozer) gave a New Year’s ball. About 600 guests accepted invitations to attend and the scene was a brilliant one. … (list of guests includes) … Mr. and Mrs. F. W. H. Pinsent …  (Photograph of dance floor) …

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

Western Morning News: Tuesday 22nd July 1930

Naval Appointments: Paymr- Coms. A. S. Whyham to Victor, Aug 16; H. C. P. Pinsent (sic) to Pembroke, Aug. 15th …

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GRO0391 India: Harold Charles Frank Pinsent: 1884 – 1968

Western Morning News: Monday 30th June 1930

Varied Programme: Prizewinners at Harberton Gymkhana: There was an interesting programme of pony races, athletic sports and motorcycle racing at Harberton Gymkhana, held on Saturday afternoon at Peak Cross before a good attendance … … Results: 100 yards, open, handicap: 1, L. J. Lane, Buckfastleigh (scr); 2, L. H. Martin, Royal Air Force (scr.); 3, G. S. Pinsent, Paignton (2 ½ yds), Time 10 3/5 secs: … … … 220 yards, open, handicap: 1, L. J. Lane (2 yards); 2, G. S. Pinsent (3 yards), 3, L. H. Martin (scr) Time, 25 sec. …

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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993

Western Morning News: Thursday 19th June 1930

Disparity in Land Values: Arbitration Case at Newton Abbot: A considerable disparity in the Assessments was revealed during the hearing of arbitration proceedings yesterday at Newton Abbot to determine the purchase price of land in Buckland Barton, the property of Sir Henry Carew, required by the Newton Abbot Urban Council for sewage outfall works. … … Mr. Slade said that the expert acting for Sir Henry assessed the land at £4,161, and the Council’s expert at £828 but the latter figure included nothing for general depreciation of the estate through the outfall works. … (higher figure because of expected damage to the whole marsh area) … Mr. W. H. Pinsent, district valuer, giving evidence for the Council, said the land tunnelled under would not be affected by as much as a penny in value. £853 would be sufficient compensation of the land and easements. He agreed that he had not allowed anything for depreciation in sentimental value. …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Western Morning News: Friday 25th April 1930

Intricacies of De-rating: When is a Factory a Factory? Problems at Plymouth Quarter Sessions: The intricacies of the provisions for de-rating, as applying in the case of a number of Plymouth firms, were inquired into at Plymouth Quarter Sessions yesterday, when the hearing of ratings appeals, some of which were partly heard at the last session, was continued … …

Timber Works: By consent, there being no appearance on behalf of the assessment Committee, the respondents, the Recorder granted an application by Messrs. A. n. Coles and Son Ltd. for an order that the assessment of £350 rateable value should be reduced to £250 and costs.

In the case of F. W. H. Pinsent, Revenue Officer for the Plymouth Assessment Area (appellant) and the Assessment Committee, with Messrs. Cole Brothers, occupiers (respondent), in which the annual new value of the property concerned was £363, the Recorder was reminded that at the previous Court certain monthly returns were put before him showing the proportion of manufactured goods to the total passing through the factory … (disputes over “industrial” and “non-industrial” usage of property) …

Appeals Allowed: The Court then proceeded with the further hearing of the case of F. W. H. Pinsent and the Assessment Committee, with Messrs. Fox, Eliott, and Co. Ltd., the occupiers, in which the net annual value of the premises concerned was £980 … …

Meal and Grain Crushing: F. W. H. Pinsent, Revenue Officer was the appellant in a case in which Messrs. Perry, Spear and Company Ltd. Were the respondents. Mr. J. Scott Henderson was for the appellant and Mr. H. H. Murphy for the respondents. Mr. Henderson said the premises were at Millbay, and consisted of mills for making meal and crushing various kinds of grain … …

Evidence was given by Mr. Pinsent who stated that at the Assessment Committee meeting the manager of Perry, Spear and Co., said they were essentially merchants …

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948