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Aberdeen Journal: Friday 1st July 1932

Glass: “Mysteries”: At Glass W.R.I. — Mrs. Duncan presiding — Mrs. Anderson reported the garden-party Craibstone, and Mrs. Shand intimated that Mrs. Pinsent had agreed to accept office as president for the year. A demonstration on home-made polishes was given by Miss Mackenzie, Dufftown, who showed various furniture creams, and scouring mixtures could be made at home cheaply and with little trouble. In a competition, “Railway Stations,” organised by Mrs. Cassie, the prizes were won by: — 1, Mrs. Fraser; 2, Miss Whyte. Sixpenny mystery parcels were sold for the funds of the Institute. Misses N. Duncan and J. Thomson provided musical selections. Mrs. Cassie, Mrs. Gauld and Misses L. and J. Thompson were hostesses.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Saturday 18th June 1932

Downside School Prize Day: Abbott Gives away the Awards: Distinguished Visitors: Downside was en fete on Saturday. It was the prize-giving and the annual cricket match between Downside Wanderers and the School. … (discussion of event and prize list, followed by list of visitors, includes) … Mr. Harold Pinsent, Tunbridge Wells …

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GRO1083 Devonport: Harold Ross Pinsent: 1913 – 1988

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Friday 17th June 1932

Mrs. Vera G. Pinsent, of Netley, Bamfylde Road, Torquay, giving evidence in support of her petition for a decree, said her husband left her without warning in 1927, and subsequently, when she sought a separation and maintenance order, he said he wanted his freedom. Evidence was given of misconduct at a London Hotel. Mr. F. S. Laskey was for petitioner and a decree was granted with costs. …

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GRO1076 Devonport: Vera Gweneth Salter: 1905 – 1986

Aberdeen Journal: Monday 30th May 1932

Glass Appreciation: Following demonstration quilting Miss Henderson, organiser. Glass W.R.I. had reports from Mrs. Shand, secretary, and Mrs. Cassie, treasurer. Mrs. Shand expressed great regret that Mrs. Kessler, who had been president for a number of years, had now left the district, and spoke highly of the work she had done. Mrs. Geddes, hon. president, had previously, on behalf of the members, presented Mrs. Kessler with a beautiful salad bowl. It was decided to ask Mrs. Pinsent, Edinglassie Lodge, to act as president. The new committee were elected by ballot — Mrs. Duncan, vice-president; Mrs. Shand, secretary; Mrs. Cassie, treasurer; Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Barron, Miss Brander, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Robson, and Miss Whyte. Mrs. Shand, who has proved a most efficient secretary for the past five years, was presented with a beautiful Aladdin lamp – The presentation was made by Mrs. Geddes, and Mrs. Shand acknowledged. In a competition for the six best eggs, the prizes went to —1, Mrs. Duncan, Belnaboth; 2, Miss Duff, Netherton. Solos were rendered by Miss Watson, and Mrs. Cameron provided piano selections. Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Morrison, and Mrs. Paterson were hostesses.

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GRO1108 Devonport: Kathleen Jane Macpherson: 1895 – 1974

Torquay Times and South Devon Advertiser: Friday 6th May 1932

Houses on Primley Hill: Arbitration in Dispute at Paignton: Land Acquired for Road Widening: An arbitration to decide a dispute as to price between the owners of land and premises at Primley Hill, Paignton, and the Paignton Urban District Council who had acquired the property to the purpose of road widening was held at Paignton Tuesday, under the Acquisition of Land (Assessment and Compensation Act.) 1919: … … (discussion) … … Many Houses with Cob Walls: ln his reply to Mr. Willmott, witness said that there were many houses in Paignton with cob walls. Mr. H. Pinsent. District Valuer of Plymouth said he did not agree with Mr. Body’s valuation, inasmuch as he did not think the cottage would be decontrolled within three years. He valued Nos. 1 and 2 in £230 and Nos. 3 and 4 in £200 which was the sum the latter houses were valued in in 1928 for estate duty. Mr. Pinsent, in reply to Mr. Eve. stated that it was possible to get exceptionally high rents in Paignton. With reference to the Paignton Steam Laundry Company’s property. Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Laundry Cottages. … (continues) …   The District Valuer, Mr. J. Pinsent, held the opinion that the land abutting on the old road was worth only 9d. per foot, a part of Primley House and grounds to be valued at 1/6d a foot. Mr. Pinsent, replying to Mr. Eve, said Primley Park had been improved in value by £1000 as a result of the sweeping away of the slum property. When dealing with the land for allotments at York Road. Mr. Eve asked for the full value of £1,180 to be awarded.

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

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

Exeter and Plymouth Gazette: Tuesday 3rd November 1931

Surveyors: Devon and Cornwall Branch Meeting: The annual meeting of the Devon and Cornwall Branch of the Chartered Surveyors’ Institution was held at Plymouth. The Chairman (Mr. J. G. Drew, Exeter) presided over a good attendance. Those present included … (includes) … F. W. H. Pinsent …

[see similar: Western Times: Friday 6th November 1931]

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GRO0322 Hennock: Francis Wingfield Homfray Pinsent: 1875 – 1948

Tiverton Gazette: 13th October 1931

Entertainments at Uplowman: Effort for Church Funds. Among the most enjoyable events in the social life or Uplowman are the entertainments which Miss Chave organizes each year in aid of Church Funds.  … … Scenes from “Alice in Wonderland” were creditable played by the school children who had been trained by Mrs. Court Hamilton. Parts were taken as follows: “Alice.” Vera Wright; “The Hatter,” Arthur Redwood; “The Black Cat,” Archie Richards; “March Hare” Ernest Pinsent, “Doormouse,” Roy Wright …

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GRO0274 Bristol: Ernest John Pinsent: 1920 – 2011

Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Saturday 12th September 1931

Bath Visitors’ List: Sydney Place: Glenluce Private Hotel: (101): Miss Allen, Mrs. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Garrod, Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Krishna, Miss Steeves, Mr. Culverwell, Miss. Pinsant …

[see also Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette: Saturday 19th September 1931]

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Midland Counties Tribune: Friday 12th September 1931

Coleshill Hall: Former Home of Digbys for Mental Defectives: Coleshill Hall, which has been purchased by the Birmingham City Council for the reception and treatment of mental defectives, is to be opened next Tuesday. … (continues) … the opening ceremony is to be performed by Mr. L. G. Brock, chairman of the Board of Control, with the Lord Mayor (Alderman M. L. Lancaster), in the chair: Addresses will be delivered by Mr. Brock and Mrs. E. F. Pinsent (Commissioner of the Board of Control).

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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949