Western Times: Friday 30th October 1868

Newton Agricultural and Labourers’ Friend Society: the thirtieth annual meeting of this society was held yesterday. The ploughing match took place in two fields on Hennaborough Farm, in the occupation of Mr. R. Bracewell … (description) … Prize List… (includes) … A prize of £2. For best crop of common turnips: 1st. Mr. Pinsent, Were, Kingsteignton … The Dinner took place at Bracewell’s Globe Hotel and was largely attended. His Grace the Duke of Somerset, presided … (include) …  G. Pinsent. 


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Referenced

GRO0369 Hennock: Gilbert Pinsent: 1840 – 1918