Newton: A Town Without a Post Office: Strange as it may appear, it is nevertheless a fact. Newton Bushel, the twin or sister town of Newton Abbot, with a population of some 1,800 inhabitants, has never had a post office. Until recently this was not severely felt, as the Newton Abbot office was situated nearly on the boundaries of the two parishes. Since its removal into Courtenay Street, those who live in the higher part of Newton Bushel have more than half a mile to go to reach it, which to men of business is a great inconvenience. A memorial to the postmaster general has been numerously signed, asking to have a pillar erected in some convenient place, not to be closed before the usual time at post office. The corner of the Seven Stars, and Pinsent’s Brewery, have been suggested as good situations for it, but if they will take advice, the best place of all is the corner by the Newton Bank; no one can object to that. It is hoped the petitioners’ prayer will be answered.
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901