Tag: Western Times

Western Times: Friday 30th August 1867

Trees for Sale: Ashburton, Devon: To be Sold, 770 larch, scotch, oak, chestnut, alder and other trees and poles (many of large dimensions and long lengths), suitable for pit and railway timber, timber merchants, builders, farmers and others; now in lots in Goodstone Plantations, near Lemonford, Ashburton; the property of T. Pinsent, Esq., Also about 840 fine larch poles, now lying in Hook’s Plantations, near, belonging to the Right Hon. Lord Clinton. The whole are convenient for removal. Tenders for the whole, or any lot or lots on Goodstone, or for the whole on Hooks may be sent to Messrs. Whiteway and Foot, Land Agents, Ashburton, on or before the 7th September next. To view at Goodstone, apply to the Woodranger on the premises, particulars may also be seen there or at the office of Messrs. Whiteway and Foot, who will arrange for inspection of the poles at Hooks. The highest or any tender may not be accepted. Sun Fire and Life Offices, Ashburton: 27th August 1867. 

[see also Exeter Flying Post: Wednesday 4th September 1867; Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 30th August 1867] 

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GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872

Western Times: Friday 28th June 1867 

Newton Abbot: Board of Guardians: Wednesday: the Rev. R. R. Wolfe, Chairman; also present, Revs. F. J. Taylor, J. M. Hawker, and F. S. Wall and Dr. Barham, Messrs. E. Ford, J. Creed, J. Ellis, W. Law, H. Rendall, J. Harvey, T. F. Graham, T. Gater, W. Addems, W. B. Hayddon, G. Pinsent, E. Wright, W. Sowten, J. Easterbrook, J.S. Bartlett, E. Cuming, T. Devonshire, T. Wills, G. Stookes, J. T. Harvey, C. H. Mallock etc.: Number of paupers in the house, £215. The productions of the strawberry beds from the gardens belonging to the House were today laid on the table for the gratification of the guardians … 

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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918

Western Times: Friday 21st June 1867

Newton Abbot: Board of Guardians: Wednesday: Rev. R. R. Wolfe, chairman: also present … (Includes) …  G. Pinsent … A man named George Furze, labourer, in the receipt of 2s a day, and occasionally 2s 6d, having a wife and seven children, made application the board to be admitted into the House, on the ground that he could not procure a house to live in … (agreed to) … 

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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918

Western Times: Friday 7th June 1867

Newton: A Town Without a Post Office: Strange as it may appear, it is nevertheless a fact. Newton Bushel, the twin or sister town of Newton Abbot, with a population of some 1,800 inhabitants, has never had a post office. Until recently this was not severely felt, as the Newton Abbot office was situated nearly on the boundaries of the two parishes. Since its removal into Courtenay Street, those who live in the higher part of Newton Bushel have more than half a mile to go to reach it, which to men of business is a great inconvenience. A memorial to the postmaster general has been numerously signed, asking to have a pillar erected in some convenient place, not to be closed before the usual time at post office. The corner of the Seven Stars, and Pinsent’s Brewery, have been suggested as good situations for it, but if they will take advice, the best place of all is the corner by the Newton Bank; no one can object to that. It is hoped the petitioners’ prayer will be answered. 

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Western Times: Friday 10th May 1867

Board of Guardians: Wednesday: The Rev. R. R. Wolfe presided. Also present … (includes) G. Pinsent …

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GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918

Western Times: Tuesday 1st January 1867

The Torquay Harriers: On Wednesday (boxing day), according to annual custom, the meet was at Illsham, near Torquay, to give all and everybody — and some thousands were present chance of seeing this celebrated pack “set to” with the ”living creature,” for which they were born and bred, and under command of their gallant huntsman Yelverton, who cheered them on, they obtained the victory. The first hare was soon killed after a merry little spin. No 2 showed the multitude some splendid sport, and, much to their amusement started near Wallborough lane; thence to the cover, doubled about, and broke away for Bishopstowe, and on to Lady Wrey’s and Illsham, then straight away for Hobbs’ Nose, and was killed in the cliffs, near a gentleman’s seat called “The Dykes.” After this was over, Yelverton got his hounds together, and trotted away through Babbicombe and Mary Church; and when near the “Palk Arms,” a little cross-country work was to be seen, and a chapter of accidents occurred to those that were not accustomed to horsemanship, and they had regular “croppers, ” much to the amusement of the vast assemblage. While this was going on, No. 3 jumped up, and went away like lightening to Rocombes, and from there to Daccombe Village, returned and skirted the hills around Mr. Pinsent’s farm, and away for Haccombe; and, after taking another view of the same country, made away at a terrific pace for Coffinswell, and on to Millburn Down, near Newton. The shades of evening having now set in, all present appeared willing to return to their homes. 

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GRO0492 Hennock: John Pinsent: 1838 – 1916

Western Times: Friday 9th November 1866

Board of Guardians: Wednesday: the Rev. R. R. Wolfe, in the chair, also present, Rev. J. M. Hawker, F. J. Taylor, T. Kitson, and F. S. Wall, Dr. Barham, Messrs. J. Creed, E. Ford, W. Salter, N. T. Marshall, W. Law, A. Pike, E. Scales, J. Hill, W. Rendell, T. F. Graham, H. C. Creagh, H. Noseworthy, F. B. Cornthwaite, W. Sowton, R. Stranger, J. Ellis, F. T. Wills, J. S. Bartlett, J. Weymouth, G. Rowell, C. H. Mallock, W. B. Haydon, J. Langmead, E. Beazley, E. S. Bearne, G. Stoakes, etc., In reply to Mr. Creek, the Clerk stated that no communication had been received from the Poor Law Board relative to the charge preferred against Dr. Sullock for dereliction of duty. Paupers in the house, 198: … … Mr. Pinsent’s contract for supplying 10 tons of coke at 19s 4d per ton was accepted. …

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Western Times: Friday 2nd November 1866 

South Devon and Newton Abbot Agricultural Societies: The Annual meeting of these societies was held yesterday. The ploughmen competed on a fine slope of land on Westwood Farm near Newton Abbot. Sheep, pigs, etc. were exhibited in an adjoining field. The judges were: For sheep, horses and pigs – Messrs. G. May, Sheepham, Modbury; W. Wooland, Bridford Barton, Exeter and W. Burrington, Exminster: For malting barley, Messrs. J. Pinsent, Newton Abbot; and J. West, Tamar Brewery, Devonport …

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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901

Western Times: Friday 26th October 1866

The Purchase of the Market: At the present moment this is our great difficulty. The town wants a better market; the present one is in private hands, but there is an offer to sell – the question to be determined is shall it be bought? A meeting of the inhabitants was held on Friday, at the Town Hall to take action in the matter. W. J. Watts, Esq., presided, and there were also present, Sir W., Rae, Rev. Dr. Goode … Etc. (includes) … T. Pinsent … (proposed purchase price £8,000 and of new buildings £6,000 less assets from sales and ability to borrow meant they were short on funds …) … 

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GRO1037 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1807 – 1826 (?)

Western Times: Tuesday 23rd October 1866 

The Newton Market: The inhabitants met at the Town Hall on Friday to consider the present state of the market. Mr. W. J. Watts presided. Also present:  – Sir Wm. Rae, Rev. Dr. Good, Dr. Haydon, Captain Lethbridge, Messrs. W. J. Watts. E. C. Kent, H. Mills, J. S. Cull, G. Stevens, L. Bearne … (etc) … (includes) … T. Pincent … (discussion on the disgraceful state of the market and of the desirability of the parish to purchase it).  

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GRO1037 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1807 – 1826 (?)