Carmarthenshire County Council election, 1913
The ninth election to the Carmarthenshire County Council was held in March 1913.[1] It was preceded by the 1910 election and followed, due to the First World War and the postponement of the 1916 elections, by the 1919 election.
Overview of the result
The Liberals retained a strong majority although the elections were far less politicized than in previous years. With a few exceptions, members were returned unopposed.[2]
Boundary changes
There were no boundary changes.
Contested elections
There were only a small number of contested elections and the majorities were small in most instances.
Retiring aldermen
The aldermen who retired at the election were
- John Bevan, Llansadwrn
- Joseph Joseph, Plasderw, Llangennech
- Sir Lewis Morris, Penbryn, Carmarthen
- Daniel Stephens, Kidwelly
- H J Thomas, Penrhos-uchaf, Golden Grove
- Thomas Watkins, Tycerrig, Llandovery
- Henry Wilkins, New-road, Llanelly.
None of the retiring aldermen contested the election. There was also a vacancy following the death of W.O. Brigstocke, Blaenpant.
Summary of results
This section summarises the detailed results which are noted in the following sections. In some cases there is an ambiguity in the sources over the party affiliations and this is explained below where relevant.
This table summarises the result of the elections in all wards. 51 councillors were elected.
Ward results
Abergwili
Ammanford
Ammanford 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Col. David Morris* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Bettws
Caio
Caio 1910 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Conservative |
Sir James Hills-Johnes* |
unopposed |
|
|
Carmarthen Eastern Ward (Lower Division)
Carmarthen Eastern Ward (Lower Division) 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Dr David Denzil Harries* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Carmarthen Eastern Ward (Upper Division)
Carmarthen Eastern Ward (Upper Division) 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Rev Andrew Fuller-Mills* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Carmarthen Western Ward (Lower Division)
Carmarthen Western Ward (Upper Division)
Carmarthen Eastern Ward (Lower Division) 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
H.F. Blagdon-Richards* |
268 |
|
|
|
Conservative |
John Crossman |
243 |
|
|
Majority |
25 |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Cenarth
Cilycwm
Conwil
Kidwelly
Laugharne
Llanarthney
Llanarthney 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
W. Jones Thomas* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanboidy
Llandebie
Llandebie 1910 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
David Davies* |
453 |
|
|
|
|
Rev P. Evans |
352 |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llandilo Rural
Llandilo Rural 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
L.N. Powell* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llandilo Urban
Llandilo Urban 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
J.W. Gwynne Hughes* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llandovery
Llandyssilio
Llandyssilio 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Benjamin John* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanedy
Llanegwad
Llanelly Division.1
Llanelly Division 2
Llanelly Division 2 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Labour |
John Simlett* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Labour hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanelly Division 3
Llanelly Division.3 1910 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
William David* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanelly Division 4
Llanelly Division 4 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
John Thomas* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanelly Division 5
Llanelly Division 5 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
D.C. Parry* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanelly Division 6
Llanelly Division 6 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Labour |
Joseph Roberts* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Labour hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanelly Division 7
Llanelly Division 7 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Rev Hugh Jones* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanelly Division 8
Llanelly Division 8 1910 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Joseph Williams* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanelly Rural, Berwick
Llanelly Rural, Berwick 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
David Hughes |
299 |
|
|
|
Liberal |
David Harry* |
289 |
|
|
Majority |
10 |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanelly Rural, Hengoed
Llanelly Rural, Hengoed 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
W.B. Jones* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanelly Rural, Westfa and Glyn
Llanelly Rural, Westfa and Glyn 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Rev Benjamin Humphreys |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanfihangel Aberbythick
Llanfihangel-ar-Arth
Llangadock
Llangeler
Llangendeirne
Llangendeirne 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Rev R.H. Jones |
273 |
|
|
|
Liberal |
Rev Ben Morris |
238 |
|
|
Majority |
35 |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llangennech
Llangennech 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Thomas Thomas* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llangunnor
Llangunnor 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Rev Evan B. Lloyd |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Llanon
Llansawel
Llanstephan
Llanybyther
Mothvey
Pembrey North
Pembrey South
Quarter Bach
Quarter Bach 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
W.J. Williams* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Rhydcymmerai
Rhydcymmerai 1910 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
Benjamin Evans* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
St Clears
St Ishmael
St Ishmael 1913 |
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
±% |
|
Liberal |
John Lloyd Thomas* |
unopposed |
|
|
|
Liberal hold |
Swing |
|
|
Trelech
Whitland
Election of aldermen
In addition to the 51 councillors the council consisted of 17 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the elections the following nine aldermen were elected (with the number of votes in each case).
- John Williams, retiring alderman (47)
- W.N. Jones, elected member for Betws (46)
- John Lewis, retiring alderman (45)
- D.L. Jones, retiring alderman (42)
- R.W. Stephens, retiring alderman (48)
- John Rees, retiring alderman (42)
- Thomas Jones, elected member for Llanelli Ward 7 (42)
- Rev Thomas Johns, elected member for Llanelli Ward 4 (42)
- Rev William Davies, retiring alderman (42)
All the elected aldermen were supported by the majority of members.[3]
References
Bibliography
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