Devon Brewers’ and the Local Government Bill: At the New London Hotel, Exeter, yesterday, the Devonshire Branch of the County Brewers’ Society held their annual meeting. Mr. W. Pring presided, and there were also present – Messrs. R. N. G. Baker (Heavitree), H. D. Thomas, W. J. Richards, J. E. Norman, T. C. Pring, W. Mortimore, and Ross (Exeter), Gottwaltz (Paignton), Pinsent (Newton), Ford (Tiverton), Ryall, Godfrey (Plymouth), Vosper, Butcher (Stonehouse), Webb (Devonport). The subject of the Local Government Bill was alluded to and a conversation followed, but decision on the various points of the bill was deferred until its publication. In the meantime, the Chairman was deputed to communicate with the County Brewers Society, the Members of Parliament for Devonshire, and other persons whose assistance would be valuable. …
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GRO0518 Devonport: John Ball Pinsent: 1819 – 1901