1919–1939 Carmarthen Borough Council elections

none 1945–1972 Carmarthen Borough Council elections Carmarthen Borough Council was a Welsh municipal body created by the 1835 Municipal Corporations Act which, at that time, replaced the ancient borough that had existed since medieval times. The Council consisted of 24 members, eighteen of whom were elected councillors and the remaining six were aldermen. Councillors were elected on a triennial cycle, with a third of councillors retiring each year. Aldermen were elected for a six-year term, normally from within the council membership although retiring aldermen were often re-elected without facing a contest. Prior to the First World War, municipal elections had occasionally been fought on a party basis but there was also a strong tradition of electing independent candidates. 1919 Carmarthen Borough Council election The first municipal election after the conclusion of the Great War saw a number of retiring members opposed by Trades and Labour Council candidates and also Ex-Servicemen. The two groups had formed an electoral pact to fight the election but that fell apart a month before the contest.Carmarthen Municipal Election. Ex-Service Men Withdraw from Triple Alliance. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002971/19191010/006/0006?browse=false 7 June 2024 Welshman 10 November 1919 6 Nevertheless, representatives of both groups were successful at the expense of retiring members.Municipal Election. Labour Success at Carmarthen https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002971/19191107/005/0005 5 June 2024 Welshman 7 November 1919 5 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1919 Independent (politician) D. King Morgan* 1,147 Ex-Servicemen E.F. Bidgood 854 Independent (politician) Oliver Jones* 779 Labour Party (UK) I.H. Morgan 621 Independent (politician) J.N. Williams* 604 Labour Party (UK) S.J. Jones 495 Western Ward (four seats) Western Ward 1919 Independent (politician) H.S. Holmes* 700 Labour Party (UK) W.T. Jeffreys 633 Labour Party (UK) Richard Howells 599 Independent (politician) Thomas Davies* 588 Ex-Serviceman A.A. Baskerville 587 Independent (politician) E.J.V. Collier* 553 1920 Carmarthen Borough Council election The second municipal post-war contest was fought on party lines with supporters of the Lloyd George Coalition opposed by Labour candidates. In addition to the six councillors, three aldermen also retired, and this led to the defeat of the long-serving Walter Spurrell.Municipal Elections Carmarthen Journal 5 November 1920 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1920 Independent (politician) Lewis D. Thomas** 1,077 Independent (politician) Alfred Fuller-Mills 969 Labour Party (UK) W.J. Martin 915 Independent (politician) Walter Spurrell** 863 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1920 Independent (politician) David Jones* 932 Independent (politician) Thomas Williams 910 Independent (politician) J.O. Morgan 851 Labour Party (UK) S.J. Jones 312 By-elections Following the election of aldermen, by-elections were held. Walter Spurrell, rejected by the electors at the triennial election, was returned but retiring alderman W. Dunn Williams (who had not stood at the original election), was not returned. Eastern Ward by-election (two seats) Eastern Ward by-election 1920 Independent (politician) Walter Spurrell 894 Labour Party (UK) M.T. Evans 656 Labour Party (UK) David Thomas 646 Independent (politician) W. Dunn Williams** 615 Western Ward by-election (one seat) Western Ward by-election 1920 Independent (politician) Thomas Lloyd 1,042 Labour Party (UK) S.J. Jones 432 1921 Carmarthen Borough Council election As was the case the previous year, the local Liberal and Conservative associations supported a joint slate of candidates and this resulted in the defeat of all five Labour candidates.Municipal Elections Carmarthen Journal 4 November 1921 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1921 Independent (politician) Thomas Lloyd* 1,200 Independent (politician) David John Davies* 1,025 Independent (politician) John Richards* 964 Labour Party (UK) Benjamin Edward Charles 417 Labour Party (UK) Henry David 375 Western Ward (four seats) Western Ward 1921 Independent (politician) David Williams* 1,242 Independent (politician) George Jones* 965 Independent (politician) Daniel Bartlett 863 Labour Party (UK) David Thomas 715 Independent (politician) John Jenkins* 663 Labour Party (UK) Henry Samuel Gregory 357 1922 Carmarthen Borough Council election The election was fought against the backdrop of the General Election which was called after the Conservatives withdrew support from the Lloyd George Coalition Government. However, the local Liberal and Conservative associations continued to adhere to their own coalition arrangement and dominated the election, with the Labour candidates and an Independent elected as an Ex-Servicemen in 1919 all defeated. Two former councillors regained seats in the Western Ward.Carmarthen Municipal Election. Striking Coalition Success https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19221110/005/0005?browse=true 6 June 2024 Welshman 10 November 1922 5 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1922 Independent (politician) William Davies 1,089 Independent (politician) Walter Spurrell* 892 Independent (politician) Thomas Lewis 889 Independent (politician) E.F. Bidgood* 738 Labour Party (UK) David Thomas 627 Labour Party (UK) M.T. Evans* 377 Western Ward (four seats) Western Ward 1922 Independent (politician) Thomas Davies 1,042 Independent (politician) John Jenkins 909 Independent Conservative H.S. Holmes* 788 Labour Party (UK) W.T. Jeffreys* 615 Labour Party (UK) Richard Howells* 494 By-election In September 1923, a by-election was held following the death of John Jenkins. John Phillips stood with the support of both Liberal and Conservative associations but the contest did not excite much interest, according to the local press.Bye-Election https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002971/19230914/005/0005 14 June 2024 Welshman 14 September 1923 5 Western Ward (one seat) Western Ward by-election 1923 Independent (politician) John Phillips 818 Labour Party (UK) S.J. Jones 633 185 1923 Carmarthen Borough Council election For the first time since the war there was no contest in the Eastern Ward.Municipal Election Carmarthen Journal 26 October 1923 The sole remaining Labour member, W.J. Martin, stood down after leaving Carmarthen for Bristol.Municipal Election Carmarthen Journal 5 October 1923 Labour candidates contested the Western Ward but all three were defeated by the retiring members who once again represented the continuing 'coalition' between the Liberal and Conservative associations.Municipal Elections. Labour Ousted in Carmarthen. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19231109/006/0006?browse=False 9 June 2024 Welshman 9 November 1923 6 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1923 Independent (politician) William Evans** 1,089 Independent (politician) Andrew Fuller-Mills* 892 Independent (politician) Lewis David Thomas* 889 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1923 Independent (politician) John O. Morgan* 1,210 Independent (politician) Thomas Williams* 1,015 Independent (politician) David Jones* 940 Labour Party (UK) William T. Jeffreys 556 Labour Party (UK) Benjamin E. Charles 548 Labour Party (UK) Richard Howells 442 By-elections At the statutory meeting in November, Alfred Fuller-Mills, George Jones and Thomas Williams were elected aldermen, although there was no unanimity.Carmarthen Town Council. Installation of New Mayor. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19231116/003/0003?browse=False 17 June 2024 Welshman 16 November 1923 3 At the ensuing by-elections, Labour failed to hold the seat vacated by W.J. Martin.Carmarthen Municipal Bye-Election. Labour Lose Last Seat at Carmarthen https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19231207/005/0005?browse=False 17 June 2024 Welshman 7 December 1923 5 Eastern Ward by-election (one seat) Eastern Ward by-election 1923 Independent (politician) J.B. Arthur 884 Independent (politician) George James Lewis 791 Labour Party (UK) David Thomas 628 Independent (politician) W.A. Evans 472 Western Ward by-election (one seat) Western Ward by-election 1923 Independent (politician) John Crossman 976 Labour Party (UK) S.J. Jones 581 1924 Carmarthen Borough Council election The election proved to be another clean sweep for Independent candidates, five of whom were fielded by the continuing local coalition between the local Conservative and Liberal associations.Municipal Elections. Labour Defeated in Carmarthen. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19241107/006/0006?browse=False 18 June 2024 Welshman 7 November 1924 6 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1924 Independent (politician) J. Arthur Jones* 1,197 Independent (politician) George James Lewis* 1,108 Independent (politician) Daniel Bartlett* 1,103 Labour Party (UK) David Owen 469 Labour Party (UK) David Thomas 442 Labour Party (UK) Ben Charles 310 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1924 Independent (politician) Thomas Lloyd* 1,196 Independent (politician) David John Davies* 1,092 Independent (politician) William Jones 1,035 Labour Party (UK) S.J. Jones 666 1925 Carmarthen Borough Council election Having lost all their seats over the previous two years, Labour managed to gain one seat in the Western Ward when Ben Charles was successful at the expense of John Phillips, who had narrowly won a by-election fourteen months previously. Carmarthen Municipal Elections. Labour Gain a Seat. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19251106/008/0008?browse=False 17 June 2024 Welshman 6 November 1925 8 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1925 Independent (politician) William Davies* 1,050 Independent (politician) Walter Spurrell* 991 Independent (politician) Thomas Lewis 955 Labour Party (UK) Essex John Nicholas 557 Labour Party (UK) William Thomas 462 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1925 Independent (politician) H.S. Holmes* 848 Labour Party (UK) Benjamin Charles 845 Independent (politician) Thomas Davies* 820 Independent (politician) John Phillips* 792 1926 Carmarthen Borough Council election It was reported that little excitement was caused by the municipal elections as Independent candidates (five of them supporting the continuing coalition between the local Conservative and Liberal associations) were elected. The position in the Eastern Ward was complicated by the retirement of three aldermen which meant that William Evans lost his seat.Carmarthen Municipal Election. No Change. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19261105/008/0008?browse=False 26 June 2024 Welshman 5 November 1926 8 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1926 Independent (politician) David Williams* 1,050 Independent (politician) Lewis David Thomas* 960 Independent (politician) D. King Morgan** 920 Independent (politician) William Evans* 880 Labour Party (UK) Essex John Nicholas 493 Labour Party (UK) William Henry Evans 453 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1926 Independent (politician) John O. Morgan* 1,105 Independent (politician) John Crossman* 943 Independent (politician) David Jones* 921 Labour Party (UK) Samuel John Jones 657 Labour Party (UK) J.W. Lewis 435 Labour Party (UK) John Jenkins 424 Independent (politician) D.J. Thomas 150 By-elections At the statutory meeting in November, D.J. Davies, H.S. Holmes and Walter Spurrell were elected aldermen. Spurrell, who had previously served an aldermanic term, tied with David Jones who then withdrew in his favour.Mayor's Day at Carmarthen. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19261119/005/0005?browse=False 26 June 2024 Welshman 19 November 1926 5 Holmes had also served as a member of Carmarthenshire County Council since 1913. At the ensuing by-elections, three candidates nominated by the local coalition were successful, including J.B. Arthur who had stood down at the original election in favour of retiring aldermen.Carmarthen Municipal Bye-Election. Labour Lose Last Seat at Carmarthen https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19261210/005/0005?browse=False 26 June 2024 Welshman 10 December 1926 5 Eastern Ward by-election (one seat) Eastern Ward by-election 1926 Independent (politician) John Beynon Arthur* 1,032 Labour Party (UK) Essex John Nicholas 507 Western Ward by-election (two seats) Western Ward by-election 1926 Independent (politician) Daniel Johns 943 Independent (politician) Stanley Evans 877 Labour Party (UK) Samuel John Jones 773 1927 Carmarthen Borough Council election While the election was described as the quietest on record, the election was notable for the success of Labour candidate S.J. Jones, elected to the council on his tenth attempt, having been unsuccessful at his nine previous attempts. The local coalition between the local Conservative and Liberal associations continued in the Western Ward but in the Eastern Ward three candidates ran as Independents.Carmarthen Municipal Election. Labour Gain a Seat. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19271111/005/0005?browse=False 27 June 2024 Welshman 11 November 1927 6 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1927 Independent (politician) Daniel Bartlett* 1,046 Independent (politician) J. Arthur Jones* 933 Independent (politician) George James Lewis* 769 Labour Party (UK) E.J. Nicholas 511 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1927 Independent (politician) Thomas Lloyd* 976 Independent (politician) William Jones* 891 Labour Party (UK) S.J. Jones 779 Independent (politician) Stanley Evans* 772 Independent (politician) D.J. Thomas 191 1928 Carmarthen Borough Council election The so-called coalition between the Conservative and Liberal associations continued under a different name with the six candidates running as Anti-Socialists. However, they achieved their poorest result for several years as the retiring Labour member was returned in the Eastern Ward alongside another Labour candidate and a British Legion candidate in the Western Ward. Carmarthen Municipal Election. British Legion and Labour Gains. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19281109/006/0006?browse=False 2 July 2024 Welshman 9 November 1928 6 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1928 Independent (politician) William Davies* 1,004 Labour Party (UK) David Owen 909 Independent (politician) Thomas Lewis* 893 Independent (politician) J.B. Arthur* 837 British Legion Charles W. Claxton 544 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1928 Labour Party (UK) Benjamin Charles* 802 Independent (politician) Daniel Johns* 694 British Legion J.W. Davies 642 Independent (politician) Thomas Davies* 633 Independent (politician) Wiliam Evans 608 Independent (politician) Henry Jones Davies 474 Independent (politician) David John Thomas 145 1929 Carmarthen Borough Council election There was no change in the political complexion of the council as six non-Labour candidates were returned, four of whom were supported by the coalition between the local Conservative and Liberal associations.Carmarthen Municipal Election. Six retiring Councillors Returned. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19291108/001/0001?browse=False 8 July 2024 Welshman 8 November 1929 1 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1929 Independent (politician) David Williams* 1,330 Independent (politician) Lewis David Thomas* 1,122 Independent (politician) George James* 951 Labour Party (UK) William Henry Evans 823 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1929 Independent (politician) Owen Jones* 1,077 Independent (politician) John O. Morgan* 952 Independent (politician) Thomas Williams* 836 Labour Party (UK) Richard Howells 524 Independent Labour David H. Jones 358 By-elections At the statutory meeting in November, L.D. Thomas (a member of Carmarthenshire County Council), J.O. Morgans and Thomas Lloyd were elected aldermen.Mayor Making. Carmarthen Ceremony. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19291115/003/0003?browse=False 8 July 2024 Welshman 15 November 1929 3 The by-elections saw a low turnout with Labour gaining one seat in the Eastern Ward.Carmarthen By-Election. Labour Gains a Seat. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19291206/005/0005?browse=False 10 July 2024 Welshman 6 December 1929 5 Eastern Ward by-election (one seat) Eastern Ward by-election 1929 Labour Party (UK) William Henry Evans 778 Independent (politician) Rev D.T. Glyndwr Richards 727 Western Ward by-election (two seats) Western Ward by-election 1929 Independent (politician) David Jones 850 Independent (politician) Henry Jones-Davies 760 Labour Party (UK) Richard Howells 413 Labour Party (UK) John Jenkins 340 1930 Carmarthen Borough Council election The election resulted in the return of six Independent members, two of whom were supported by the local Conservative and Liberal associations. S.J. Jones lost the seat he had gained three years previously.Carmarthen Municipal Election. Labour Gain a Seat. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0004704/19301103/005/0005?browse=False 10 July 2024 South Wales Daily Post 3 November 1930 5 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1930 Independent (politician) J. Islwyn Davies 1,216 Independent (politician) Daniel Bartlett* 1,074 Independent (politician) W.A. Evans 1,013 Labour Party (UK) E.J. Nicholas 653 Independent (politician) D.H. Jones 516 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1930 Independent (politician) William Jones* 1.022 Independent (politician) W.G. Griffiths 876 Independent (politician) H.J. Davies* 741 Labour Party (UK) S.J. Jones* 732 Independent (politician) D.J. Thomas 191 1931 Carmarthen Borough Council election The election was said not to have elicited much interest, as the narrow defeat of Labour member Benjamin Charles, who had headed the poll in the Western Ward three years previously, was balanced by S.J. Jones regaining the seat he lost the previous year. Carmarthen Municipal Election. Recount in Western Ward. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19311113/005/0005?browse=False 18 July 2024 Welshman 13 November 1931 5 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1931 Independent (politician) William Davies* 1,384 Independent (politician) Thomas Lewis* 1,192 Labour Party (UK) David Owen* 931 Independent (politician) D. Howell Jones 625 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1931 Independent (politician) J. Russell Jones 1,010 Labour Party (UK) Samuel J. Jones 844 Independent (politician) P.W. Trefor Thomas 816 Labour Party (UK) Benjamin Charles* 815 By-election In October 1932, a by-election was scheduled in the Western Ward following the death of H. Jones-Davies. H.S. Holmes, whose aldermanic term was due to expire the following month, resigned from that role and was nominated for the by-election. The local Labour Association decided 'in the public interest' not to contest the vacancy and Holmes was returned unopposed.Carmarthen and District News https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19321014/005/0005?browse=False 24 July 2024 Welshman 14 October 1932 5 Western Ward (one seat) Western Ward by-election October 1932 Independent (politician) H.S. Holmes 818 1932 Carmarthen Borough Council election Only seven candidates contested the six seats with the three members in the Eastern Ward being returned unopposed.Carmarthen Municipal Election. Labour Lose a Seat. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19321104/005/0005?browse=False 19 July 2024 Welshman 4 November 1932 5 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1932 Labour Party (UK) William Henry Evans* 823 Independent (politician) George James* 951 Independent (politician) David Williams* 1,330 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1932 Independent (politician) Owen Jones* 1,087 Independent (politician) D.J. Davies** 1,079 Independent (politician) Thomas Williams* 786 Labour Party (UK) Benjamin Edward Charles* 781 By-elections At the statutory meeting in November, Daniel Bartlett, Thomas Lewis and William Davies were appointed aldermen.Mayor Making. Carmarthen Council Ceremony. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19321111/005/0005?browse=False 24 July 2024 Welshman 11 November 1932 5 This resulted in three vacancies in the Eastern Ward. Walter Spurrell, who had indicated his intention to retire was elected at the head of the poll.Carmarthen By-Election. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004705/19321125/007/0007 21 July 2024 South Wales Daily Post 25 November 1932 7 Eastern Ward by-election (three seats) Eastern Ward by-election 1932 Independent (politician) Walter Spurrell* 1,169 Labour Party (UK) Benjamin Edward Charles 805 Independent (politician) D. John 794 Independent (politician) T. Thomas 692 Independent (politician) D.H. Jones 623 Labour Party (UK) D. Dyer 612 Labour Party (UK) J.E. Nicholas 493 Independent (politician) T.W. Walker 403 1933 Carmarthen Borough Council election It was stated that the result caused a surprise to many electorsm, but railwayman Herbert Morgan gained a seat in the Eastern Ward while Mary Charles JP polled strongly for Labour in the Western Ward.Carmarthen Municipal Elections. Labour Gain a Seat in Eastern Ward. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19331103/008/0008?browse=False 23 July 2024 Welshman 3 November 1933 8 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1933 Independent (politician) J. Islwyn Davies* 1,249 Independent (politician) William Arthur Evans* 973 Labour Party (UK) Herbert Morgan 956 Independent (politician) David Johns 805 Independent (politician) David Howell Jones 571 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1933 Independent (politician) William Jones* 1.086 Independent (politician) H.S. Holmes* 1,033 Independent (politician) W.J. Lovell* 922 Labour Party (UK) Mary Charles 876 1934 Carmarthen Borough Council election Having gained additional seats in recent years, Labour lost two seats, including that of Ben Charles, who had already lost and regained a seat twice in previous years. Former member Thomas Davies regained the seat he lost some years previously, West Wales Election Results. Labour Gains in Swansea. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004705/19341102/008/0008 1 August 2024 South Wales Daily Post 2 November 1934 8 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1934 Labour Party (UK) David Owen* 1,265 Independent (politician) Thomas Davies 1,198 Independent (politician) E.D. Jones 1,087 Labour Party (UK) Benjamin Edward Charles* 920 Labour Party (UK) George V. Davies 362 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1934 Independent (politician) J. Russell Jones* 1,067 Independent (politician) P.W. Trefor Thomas* 897 Independent (politician) Enoch Davies 869 Labour Party (UK) Samuel J. Jones* 784 Independent (politician) W.T. Walker 378 1935 Carmarthen Borough Council election Twelve candidates were nominated for the six vacant seats.Carmarthen Municipal Election. Labour Lose a Seat. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19351101/005/0005?browse=False 11 September 2024 Welshman 1 November 1935 5 The election resulted in no change in the political composition of the Council but two retiring members who had served for many years were defeated.Carmarthen Municipal Election. Surprise Result in Eastern Ward. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19351108/003/0003?browse=False 11 September 2024 Welshman 8 November 1932 3 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1935 Independent (politician) William Henry Crossman* 989 Labour Party (UK) William Henry Evans* 968 Independent (politician) David Howell Jones 916 Independent (politician) Thomas Henry Twigg 892 Independent (politician) George James* 888 Independent (politician) Levi Evans 235 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1935 Independent (politician) David John Davies* 1,322 Independent (politician) Thomas Lloyd** 1,070 Independent (politician) John Owen Morgans** 968 Independent (politician) Thomas Williams* 890 Labour Party (UK) William Clarke 542 Labour Party (UK) Benjamin Edward Charles 521 By-elections At the statutory meeting in November, William Jones, David Owen and William Henry Evans were appointed aldermen; the first occasion upon which two Labour members were elevated to the aldermanic bench.Mayor Making Ceremonies. Carmarthen. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19351115/001/0001?browse=False 11 September 2024 Welshman 15 November 1932 1 At the ensuing by-elections, Labour gained a seat.Carmarthen By-election. Two Successes at Second Attempt. Labour Gain a Seat. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19351206/001/0001?browse=False 11 September 2024 Welshman 1 December 1935 1 Eastern Ward by-election (two seats) Eastern Ward by-election 1935 Independent (politician) Thomas Henry Twigg 934 Labour Party (UK) John Jenkins 775 Independent (politician) Samuel John Jones 607 Western Ward by-election (one seat) Western Ward by-election 1935 Independent (politician) Thomas Williams 1,034 Labour Party (UK) William Clarke 618 1936 Carmarthen Borough Council election Labour gained two seats at the election with their candidates heading the poll in both wards. Thomas Williams, Pontgarreg, lost his seat in the Western Ward for the second successive year.Labour Gains Two Seats. Carmarthen Municipal Election Surprise. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19361106/001/0001?browse=False 12 September 2024 Welshman 6 November 1936 1 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1936 Labour Party (UK) Herbert Morgan* 1,065 Independent (politician) William Arthur Evans* 868 Labour Party (UK) William Clarke 775 Independent (politician) C.W. Claxton 753 Independent (politician) B.J. Davies 719 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1933 Labour Party (UK) B.E. Charles 1.039 Independent (politician) H.S. Holmes* 859 Independent (politician) W.J. Lovell* 825 Independent (politician) Thomas Williams* 751 1937 Carmarthen Borough Council election The election was uneventful as the six retiring members were all returned after a contest, leaving the political composition of the council unchanged. Election Results. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0004705/19371102/010/0010 17 September 2024 South Wales Daily Post 2 November 1937 10 The precise figures in the source are a little unclear. Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1937 Labour Party (UK) John Jenkins* 1,152 Independent (politician) Thomas Davies* 1,141 Independent (politician) E.D. Jones* 884 Independent (politician) C.W. Claxton 587 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1937 Independent (politician) Enoch Davies* 1,152 Independent (politician) J. Russell Jones* 953 Independent (politician) P.W. Trefor Thomas* 857 Labour Party (UK) J.R. Davies 742 Independent (politician) T. Dobson 432 1938 Carmarthen Borough Council election Eleven candidates, of whom five were railwaymen or ex-railwaymen, contested the six seats. Owing to aldermanic vacancies nine members stood down, twomof whom, W.H. Crossman and Ald. Thomas Lewis decided not to seek re-election.Municipal Election. Nominations at Carmarthen. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19381028/003/0003?browse=False 3 October 2024 Welshman 28 October 1935 3 The election resulted in one Labour gain giving the party seven seats on the council as opposed to seventeen Independents.Municipal Election. Labour Gain at Carmarthen. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19381111/005/0005?browse=False 3 October 2024 Welshman 11 November 1938 5 J.O. Morgans polled record number of votes, three more than the late D.J. Davies in 1935 Eastern Ward (three seats) Eastern Ward 1938 Independent (politician) J. Islwyn Davies* 1,289 Labour Party (UK) William Davies** 1,213 Independent (politician) David Howell Jones* 1,176 Independent (politician) Thomas Henry Twigg* 725 Labour Party (UK) William Williams 520 Independent (politician) C.W. Claxton 393 Independent (politician) D.W. Davies 260 Western Ward (three seats) Western Ward 1938 Independent (politician) John Owen Morgans* 1,325 Independent (politician) Thomas Lloyd* 1,283 Labour Party (UK) J.R. Davies 1,004 Independent (politician) D. Mansel David 898 By-elections At the statutory meeting in November, W.A. Evans, J. Russell Jones and P.W. Trefor Thomas were elected aldermen.New Civic Chiefs. Carmarthen and Kidwelly Installations. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002971/19381111/001/0001 9 October 2024 Welshman 11 November 1938 1 By-elections took place in December. D.W. Lloyd-Davies and Thomas Dobson were elected ro fill the two vacancies in the Western Ward.Public Notices https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0002971/19381209/004/0004?browse=False 9 October 2024 Welshman 9 December 1938 4 References Category:Carmarthenshire