Newton Abbot … Meeting of Turnpike Trustees: At the monthly meeting of the Totnes and Bridgetown Turnpike Trustees, held at the Globe Hotel in this town, there were present, Mr. W. Creed (chairman) and Messrs. J. H. Whiteway, R. Robinson, E. Ford, J. Pidsley, T. Pinsent, J. Vicary, B. Pinsent (sic), and H. Bowden. The following resolutions were passed … … Mr. T. Pinsent also gave notice that he should, at the next general meeting, bring before the notice of the trustees the question of tolls, with a view to their reduction. The meeting then adjourned to Friday, the 7th March, at the Seven Stars Hotel, Totnes. [see other issues on other dates]
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Referenced
GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901
GRO1036 Devonport: Thomas Pinsent: 1782 – 1872