1899 Aberdare Urban District Council election

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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.

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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 1899. [1] It was preceded by the 1898 election and followed by the 1900 election. The term of office of members elected at the 1896 election came to an end and those elected were to serve until 1902.

(*) denotes sitting member

Results

Aberaman Ward

Aberaman Ward
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
John Bucknell481
James Ray302
John Williams257
John Reardon213
Josiah Hawk53

Blaengwawr Ward

Blaengwawr Ward
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
John Howell*unopposed

Gadlys Ward

Gadlys Ward
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
W.T. Morgan846
Griffith George*362

Llwydcoed Ward

Llwydcoed Ward
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Owen Harries*unopposed

Town Ward

Town Ward
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Lewis Noah Williams* unopposed

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References

  1. "Aberdar". Tarian y Gweithiwr. 7 April 1899. Retrieved 3 May 2014.

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