Devon County Agricultural Association: Disputed Awards: Mr. B. Rush wrote asking that in accordance with the recommendation of the judges, a third prize for spaniels should be awarded to him for his dog Ross. The council decided to let the communication lie on the table. … [complaint by F.S. Wabey, of Axminster that his pony, Fanny, should have won first prize in its class] ... Mr. Franklin said he was quite sure that the pony which won the first prize was fully entitled to it. The application was not entertained; neither was a claim made by Mr. Pinsent of Doddiscombeleigh, for the first prize to his filly, which was the only one exhibited in the class …
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GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894