Tag: Western Times

Western Times: Wednesday 18th June 1902

More About the Coronation Doing: … Mr. W. Pinsent, whom it will be remembered, was the Chairman of the Peace Committee, has not only transferred his donation to the Festivities Fund, but has also generously offered to pay off any of the debts incurred by the Peace committee. Needless to say, this offer has been most gratefully accepted.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Saturday 7th June 1902

Newton Abbot: Newton Abbot Peace Committee, Mr. W.  S. Pinsent presiding, met at the Town Hall last night. They decided to dissolve and hand over the little money they had collected, together with the names of those who promised subscriptions when they were formed into committee twelve months ago to the Coronation Committee on condition that the second day was set apart for peace rejoicing.

[see also Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Saturday 7th June 1902]

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Friday 27th September 1901

Chudleigh: … Vooght Reed, a pupil of Chudleigh National School, and the son of Mr. Richard Henry Reed, was the successful candidate for a free scholarship at Pynsent’s Grammar School. The scholarship extends for three years. ….

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Western Times: Saturday 7th September 1901

Northam Council: At Thursday’s monthly meeting of the Northam District Council, the Rev. Preb. Churchward presided … The Clerk read a letter from the official solicitor stating that the Pynsent Trustees in consequence of a decision recently formed would withdraw their action for trespass brought against the Council but not admitting that any right of way existed over the road in question …

[see also Western Times: Tuesday 10th September 1901]

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GRO0835 Hennock: Thomas Pynsent: 1808 – 1887

Western Times: Wednesday 15th May 1901

County Show: Opened at Torquay Yesterday: … Poultry: For this time of year the poultry show was excellent alike as to numbers and quality … In the class for Dorking cocks there were only five entries, and the first was an easy winner. In the hen class Mr. Wm. Pinsent of Newton Abbot, won first and second. The first bird was of excellent size and in splendid condition. …. Dorkings, cock: Nicholls and son, Mrs. Sperling, W. S. Pinsent, r. H. Reeves: Hen, 1 and 2, W. S. Pinsent, H. Reeves, vhc H. E. J. Mitchell, Nicholls and Son, r. C. R. Staveley. ….

[see also Western Times: Friday 17th May 1901]

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Thursday 4th April 1901

Petty Sessions: Tuesday: the magistrates present were Mr. W. Vicary (in the chair), Colonel Bradford, Messrs. L. Bearne, J. F. Robison, M. Fortescue, W. J. Watts, Junr, who took the oath of allegiance to King Edward VII before commencing the business of the court … Mr. W. S. Pinsent was granted the temporary transfer of the licence of the Union Inn, Hennock from Joseph Milton. …

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Wednesday 27th March 1901

DISTRICT AND PARISH COUNCILS: HIGHWEEK: THE LAST MEETING: The last meeting of the Highweek Parish Council, amalgamation having been brought about with Newton Abbot, was held last night. Mr. W. Pinsent presided. The Clerk (Mr. Underhay) reported that there would be £31 due to the parish on the sanitary account from the Rural Council and about £50 on the highway. They would therefore amalgamate with Newton Abbot, and after paying what was owing, have assets to the good. The suggestion was approved of which emanated from Newton Abbot Council that the two bodies should sit down to dinner together to celebrate the amalgamation. — A vote of thanks to Mr. Pinsent for his past conduct in the chair; and the vice-chairman (Mr. C. G. Vicary) concluded the meeting.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Wednesday 13th February 1901

Mr. Pinsent presided at a meeting of the Highweek Parish Council held Monday evening.  Mr. Rogers, sanitary inspector, reported that there were no cases of infectious disease. Tenants of Mile End complained of an offensive smell where refuse, etc., was deposited. Mr. C. G. Vicary suggested that the sanitary inspector should ask that mere lime should be used. On the motion of the Chairman seconded by C. G. Vicary, it was unanimously decided that the Council express their profound sorrow the loss the Empire had sustained by the death of their late Queen, and tender to his Majesty and Royal Family deep sympathy. The lighting arrangements were reported satisfactory. Mr. W. Vicary reported that the Gas Company was willing to carry the main right through at Abbotsbury if the Council made the trenches. It was decided to accept the offer. On the motion of G. Vicary, seconded Mr. Shilston, Mr. Shapter was appointed on the Highweek Charity in the place of Mr. Jarvis, who has left the parish. The Council went into Committee to consider what remuneration should be paid to officers in connection with the bringing about of the amalgamation with Newton.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Friday 18th January 1901

Highweek: At his residence, Highweek, on Wednesday afternoon took place the death of Mr. John Ball Pinsent, senior partner of the firm of Messrs. Pinsent and Son, brewers of Newton Abbot. Deceased, who was an octogenarian, had been in failing health for a long period and had latterly been confined to his bed: … (also) …. Parish Council: the monthly meeting was held on Monday, Mr. W. S. Pinsent presiding. A discussion arose on the Council taking no action to remove the snow from the streets recently. Mr. C. G. Vicary stated that they were in a disgraceful condition. If such a state of affairs suited Highweek, it would not do for Greater Newton. The other parish, Wolborough, was splendid, a steam plough clearing away the snow …  (other business) …

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920

Western Times: Friday 14th December 1900

Highweek: Mr. W. S. Pinsent presided at the meeting of the Parish Council on Monday.—The Sanitary Inspector (Mr. Rogers) reported that a broken drain Exeter-road had been repaired, and other sanitary matters attended to; the scavenging and removal of house refuse had been attended to; and there was no infectious disease in the parish.—Perryman’s account for scavenging, £ 7 13s, was directed to be paid.—The Lighting Committee reported that the mains for the proposed new lamps at Abbotsbury and Polybank’s building had not yet been laid. The Clerk was directed to again write to the Gas Company’s manager on the matter. In other respects, the parish had been satisfactorily lighted. —The Chairman read a letter he had received from the Clerk of the Urban Council asking this Council to cooperate with them petitioning the Great Western Railway Company for increased train service on the Moreton branch. — On the motion of Mr. Shilston, seconded by Mr. Shapley, this was agreed to. — The gas bill, £ 25 15s, for lighting the public lamps, and Mr. Hill’s bill 18s 6d, for repairing and painting lamps, were passed and payment ordered.

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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920