Aberdare Urban District Council election, 1909

The Aberdare Urban District Council was established in 1894 and covered the parish of Aberdare. Its responsibilities included public health, sanitation, roads and public works generally.

There were five wards, namely Aberaman (also known as No. 5 Ward), Blaengwawr (also known as No. 4 Ward), Gadlys (also known as No. 2 Ward), Llwydcoed (also known as No. 1 Ward), and the Town Ward (also known as No. 3 Ward). At this time, one member was elected from each ward on an annual basis.

An election was held in April 1909.[1] It was preceded by the 1908 election and followed by the 1910 election. The term of office of members elected at the 1906 election came to and those elected were to serve until 1912.

Four of the five wards were uncontested, with Labour candidates becoming increasingly the dominate force as they took a seat at Gadlys for the first time.

(*) denotes sitting member

Results

Aberaman Ward

Aberaman Ward 1909
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour William Rees* unopposed

Blaengwawr Ward

Blaengwawr Ward 1909
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour D. Jackson Thomas* unopposed

Gadlys Ward

Gadlys Ward 1909
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour W. Harper 709
James H. James* 537

Llwydcoed Ward

Llwydcoed Ward 1909
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
J.O. George unopposed

Town Ward

Town Ward 1909
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
W. Thomas* unopposed

References

  1. "The Annual Municipal Struggle (editorial)". Aberdare Leader. 3 April 1909. Retrieved 14 July 2014.

Bibliography

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