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1909 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.

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 an end and those elected were to serve until 1912.

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

(*) denotes sitting member

Results

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Aberaman Ward 1909
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour William Rees* unopposed
Blaengwawr Ward 1909
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour D. Jackson Thomas* unopposed
Gadlys Ward 1909
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour W. Harper 709
James H. James* 537
Llwydcoed Ward 1909
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
J.O. George unopposed
Town Ward 1909
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
W. Thomas* unopposed

References

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

Bibliography

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