1934 Cardiganshire County Council election

1934 Welsh local election The fifteenth election to Cardiganshire County Council took place in March 1934. It was preceded by the 1931 election and followed by the 1937 election. Candidates 34 of the 50 councillors were returned unopposed and the Rev T. Mason Jones, now aged 75 who had served as chairman of the Council in 1899-1900 was returned unopposed at Devils Bridge. This resulted in fifteen contests, the same number as three years previouslyCardiganshire County Council. The Triennial Elections. Contests in Fifteen Divisions. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0004550/19340301/073/0005?browse=False 14 May 2022 Welsh Gazette 1 March 1934 5 Political affiliations did not feature in the election. Retiring aldermen Eight aldermen retired, of whom only D. Rees Morgan (Bow Street) contested the election. The sitting councillor, Edward James, stood down in his favour. Contested elections Following the fifteen contests, eleven new members were elected and four siting members defeated, including the Rev E.O. Jenkins who lost at Llandysul to retiring alderman Josiah Jones. Seats were not fought on political lines.Cardiganshire County Council. Results of the Polls. Eleven New Members. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0004550/19340308/121/0006?browse=False 17 May 2022 Welsh Gazette 8 March 1934 6 Outcome Very little change took place as a result of an election in which only one sitting member lost his seat. Results Aberaeron Aberaeron 1934 Independent (politician) Dr David Morgan Davies* Independent (politician) Aberbanc Aberbanc 1934 Independent (politician) Rev Evan James Davies* Independent (politician) Aberporth Aberporth 1934 Independent (politician) Samuel Griffiths Davies* 308 Independent (politician) Rev Evan Melinfab Davies 288 20 Independent (politician) Aberystwyth Division 1 Aberystwyth Division 1 1934 Independent (politician) William Edwards* Independent (politician) Aberystwyth Division 2 Aberystwyth Division 2 1934 Independent (politician) Capt. B. Taylor Lloyd Independent (politician) Aberystwyth Division 3 Aberystwyth Division 3 1934 Independent (politician) J. Barclay Jenkins* Independent (politician) Aberystwyth Division 4 Aberystwyth Division 4 1934 Independent (politician) T.C. Jenkins* unopposed Independent (politician) Aberystwyth Division 5 Aberystwyth Division 5 1934 Independent (politician) Mrs M.E. Roberts* unopposed Independent (politician) Aberystwyth Division 6 Aberystwyth Division 6 1934 Independent (politician) Llewellyn Samuel* Independent (politician) Aeron Aeron 1934 Independent (politician) Evan Thomas Davies* Independent (politician) Borth Borth 1934 Independent (politician) William Jones* Independent (politician) Bow Street Bow Street 1934 Independent (politician) D. Rees Morgan** Independent (politician) Cardigan North Cardigan North 1934 Independent (politician) Hubert Maxwell Davies* Independent (politician) Cardigan South Cardigan South 1934 Independent (politician) John Evans* unopposed Independent (politician) Cilcennin Cilcennin 1934 Independent (politician) Henry Lewis 252 Independent (politician) Evan Evans* 190 62 Independent (politician) Independent (politician) Cwmrheidol Cwmrheidol 1934 Independent (politician) John Morgan* Independent (politician) Devil's Bridge Devil's Bridge 1934 Independent (politician) Rev T. Mason Jones unopposed Independent (politician) Felinfach Felinfach 1934 Independent (politician) Mrs Gladys Mary Douglas* Independent (politician) Goginan Goginan 1934 Independent (politician) John Williams 206 Independent (politician) William Thomas* 173 33 Independent (politician) Independent (politician) Lampeter Borough Lampeter Borough 1934 Independent (politician) Walter Davies* 308 Independent (politician) Rev Evan Melinfab Davies 288 20 Independent (politician) Llanarth Llanarth 1934 Independent (politician) Rev J.M. Lloyd Thomas 183 Independent (politician) Rev D.T. Jones 171 Independent (politician) E.B. Byron Jones 156 Independent (politician) David Christmas Evans 95 12 Independent (politician) Llanbadarn Fawr Llanbadarn Fawr 1934 Independent (politician) Emile Thomas Evans* Independent (politician) Llanddewi Brefi Llanddewi Brefi 1934 Independent (politician) Rev John Ellis Williams* Independent (politician) Llandygwydd Llandygwydd 1934 Independent (politician) David James* 362 Independent (politician) J. Gwendraeth James 142 220 Independent (politician) Llandysul North Llandysul North 1934 Independent (politician) Josiah Richard Jones 321 Independent (politician) Rev Evan Owen Jenkins* 265 56 Independent (politician) Independent (politician) Llandysul South Llandysul South 1934 Independent (politician) David Lewis* Independent (politician) Llansysiliogogo Llandysiliogogo 1934 Independent (politician) Rees Williams* Independent (politician) Llanfair Clydogau Llanfair Clydogau 1934 Independent (politician) Joseph Gwyn Evans 298 Independent (politician) Rev W. Aneurin Jenkins 207 91 Independent (politician) Llanfarian Llanfarian 1934 Independent (politician) Richard Jones* unopposed Independent (politician) Llanfihangel y Creuddyn Llanfihangel y Creuddyn 1934 Independent (politician) John Daniel Evans Independent (politician) Llangoedmor Llangoedmor 1934 Independent (politician) Evan Davies* Independent (politician) Llangeitho Llangeitho 1934 Independent (politician) Edward Jones* Independent (politician) Llangrannog Llangrannog 1934 Independent (politician) John Williams* 213 Independent (politician) William Williams 148 65 Independent (politician) Llanilar Llanilar 1934 Independent (politician) James Isaac* Independent (politician) Llanrhystyd Llanrhystyd 1934 Independent (politician) R. Hugh Jones* 279 Independent (politician) Jenkin Griffiths 162 117 Independent (politician) Llanllwchaiarn Llanllwchaiarn 1934 Independent (politician) Evan Parry Jenkins* unopposed Independent (politician) Llansantffraed Llansantffraed 1934 Independent (politician) Capt. David Morgan* 247 Independent (politician) Isaac Frederick Jones 196 51 Independent (politician) Llanwnen Llanwnen 1934 Independent (politician) John Evans* Independent (politician) Llanwenog Llanwenog 1934 Independent (politician) Meredith Ll. Gwarnant Williams* Independent (politician) Lledrod Lledrod 1934 Independent (politician) Owen James Owen* unopposed Independent (politician) Nantcwnlle Nantcwnlle 1934 Independent (politician) David Lodwick Herbert 200 Independent (politician) John Edwardes Rogers Lewis 128 72 Independent (politician) New Quay New Quay 1934 Independent (politician) Dr H.D.G. Jones 235 Independent (politician) 212 Jack Evans Independent (politician) Trevor Daniels 93 Independent (politician) J. Jones Evans 34 23 Independent (politician) Penbryn Penbryn 1934 Independent (politician) Kate Olwen Evans* unopposed Independent (politician) Strata Florida Strata Florida 1934 Independent (politician) Morgan Jones* Independent (politician) Taliesin Taliesin 1934 Independent (politician) Basil Jones* unopposed Independent (politician) Talybont Talybont 1934 Independent (politician) Rev Fred Jones* unopposed Independent (politician) Trefeurig Trefeurig 1934 Independent (politician) William James* 169 Independent (politician) John Thomas 81 88 Independent (politician) Tregaron Tregaron 1934 Independent (politician) Roderick Lloyd* Independent (politician) Troedyraur Troedyraur 1934 Independent (politician) David Evans* 557 Independent (politician) William George Jones 288 343 Independent (politician) Ysbyty Ystwyth Ysbyty Ystwyth 1934 Independent (politician) Morgan Lloyd Williams* Independent (politician) Election of Aldermen In addition to the 50 councillors the council consisted of 16 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the 1934 election, there were eight Aldermanic vacancies which were filled at the annual meeting.Cardiganshire County Council. The New Chairman. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0004550/19340315/090/0005?browse=False 19 May 2022 Welsh Gazette 15 March 1934 5 The following retiring aldermen were re-elected: John Evans, Aberystwyth Simon Davies, Felinfach Richard Evans, Llangoedmor Jenkin E. Evans, Talybont In addition, the following four new aldermen were elected: Rev E.J. Davies, Aberbanc D. Rees Morgan (Bow Street) M. Lloyd Williams, Ysbyty Ystwyth Dr D.M. Davies, Aberaeron The following retiring aldermen had been re-elected as members of the council but were not re-elected as aldermen: D.L. Herbert, Llangeitho Josiah T. Jones, Llandysul By-elections Four by-elections were held following the election of aldermen. Two new members were elected after contests at AberaeronCounty Council Election. Lady Candidate Heads the Poll. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0004550/19340405/083/0005?browse=False 20 May 2022 Welsh Gazette 5 April 1934 5 and at Ysbyty Ystwyth.Ysbyty Ystwyth. Bye-Election Result. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0004550/19340405/083/0005?browse=False 20 May 2022 Welsh Gazette 5 April 1934 6 At Bow Street, Edward James was returned unopposed in place of D. Rees Morgan.Bow Street. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004550/19340322/156/0008 Welsh Gazette 20 May 1934 8 A four cornered contest at Aberbanc led to the election of B.J. Davies, a farmer and member of Newcastle Emlyn Rural District Council, was elected.Newcastle Emlyn. County Council Bye Election https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004550/19340419/081/0005 20 May 2022 Welsh Gazette 19 April 1934 5 Aberaeron by-election Aberaeron by-election 1934 Independent (politician) Mary Nesta Poulgrain 200 Independent (politician) John Hugh Jones 166 Independent (politician) Evan Jones 147 Independent (politician) Frederick Basil Evans 100 34 Independent (politician) Aberbanc by-election Aberbanc by-election 1934 Independent (politician) Benjamin John Davies 313 Independent (politician) Ieuan John Luke 302 Independent (politician) B.J. James 166 Independent (politician) D. Davies 127 11 Independent (politician) Bow Street by-election Bow Street by-election 1934 Independent (politician) Edward James Independent (politician) Ysbyty Ystwyth by-election Ysbyty Ystwyth by-election 1934 Independent (politician) David Joshua Davies 200 Independent (politician) Sarah Jane Jones 162 38 Independent (politician) References 1934 Category:1934 Welsh local elections Category:20th century in Ceredigion