Lifeboat day: The annual life-boat day was held at Paignton on Wednesday. Torquay lifeboat from Brixham visited the town during the afternoon, and was moored alongside the pier, where she was an object of interest to visitors and residents. …
In the evening a crowd of several thousand people witnessed an interesting programme of athletic sports, promoted by the Paignton Amateur Athletic Clubs under the direction of the following officials … (results include) … 220 yards handicap, men 1, G. Martin; 2, G. Pinsent; 3, R. Rowe … 220 yards hurdles, men 1, G. Pinsent; 2, s. Rowe; 3, L. Payne …
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GRO0366 Devonport: Gerald Swain Pinsent: 1904 – 1993