1892 Glamorgan County Council election

1892 Welsh local government election April 2022 The second election to the Glamorgan County Council was held on 8 March 1892.County Council Elections in South Wales http://newspapers.library.wales/view/3722521/3722526/66 6 July 2015 South Wales Daily News 9 March 1892 5 The 1889 election was the first contest and the next was the 1895 election. Glamorgan County Council had been established by the Local Government Act 1888, and the first election held in January 1889. Glamorgan was by far the largest county in Wales in terms of population. The county of Glamorgan was at this time becoming heavily industrialised, although some areas such as the Vale of Glamorgan remained essentially rural. The rise of nonconformist liberalism, especially since the 1860s, throughout Wales, had challenged the prevailing influence of the landed gentry. However, even in 1889, the traditional forces remained influential and no working men were elected to the council. This changed in 1892 with the unopposed return of David Morgan in Aberdare and the success of Isaac Evans in Resolven. Results are mainly drawn from the South Wales Star.The County Council Elections http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3019585/ART33 10 February 2014 South Wales Star 11 March 1892 (Detail of the electorate in the contested seats is also provided.) Most candidates were described either as Liberals or as Conservatives; but these allegiances were fluid, and in most cases there was no evidence of a connection between candidates and local Liberal or Conservative party organisations. Overview of the result The Liberal Party was once again triumphant and won a majority of the seats. Indeed, in the contested elections only two Conservative-supported candidates were successful, Edwin Price and Bridgend and Captain Lindsay at Llantwit Fardre, Both stood as nominally Independent candidates. The Liberals regarded their successes at Penarth to be among their most notable victories. A notable feature of these elections was the return of a number of working men and others as Lib-Lab candidates. this was notable in the Rhondda but also elsewhere. David Morgan (Dai o'r Nant) was returned unopposed at Gadlys, Aberdare and two other miners' agents were elected. In the Garw Valley, John Thomas defeated another Liberal candidate while at Resolven, Isaac Evans defeated the sitting member, Edwards-Vaughan of Rheola. The Conservatives held a number of seats unopposed and a small number of Independent candidates were returned. These were, in most cases, regarded as Conservatives, for example in Bridgend and Pontypridd. Boundary changes There were a limited number of boundary changes at this election, resulting in the abolition of the six two-member wards which existed at the inaugural election in 1889. These were divided, in each case, into two single-member wards, as follows: 1889 two-member ward 1892 single member wards Llwynypia and Trealaw Llwynypia and Clydach / Trealaw and Tonypandy Neath Neath North / Neath South Penarth Penarth North / Penarth South Penrhiwceiber and Dyffryn Mountain Ash / Penrhiwceiber Pentre and Ystrad Pentre / Ystrad Treorchy and Treherbert Treherbert / Treorchy Candidates and unopposed returns 66 members were returned to the council, all of whom represented single member wards. There were 37 unopposed returns, as compared to a mere three at the initial election in 1889. Party Unopposed Returns Liberal 23 Conservative 8 Unionist 2 Independent 2 Liberal Unionist 1 Liberal-Labour 1 As shown in the table the vast majority were Liberals, although their number includes Rees Hopkin Rhys who was described as a Liberal at this election. Among the other unopposed returns was Sir John Jones Jenkins at Oystermouth and David Morgan at Gadlys. Contested elections The election was fought on largely political lines with the Liberals contesting nearly every seat. In some cases two Liberals faced each other and there was little evidence of an attempt to limit the number of candidates in order to avoid splitting the vote and allowing a candidate of a different political persuasion to win the seat.Williams Democratic Rhondda 47 In many ways this provides evidence that the Liberal Party in Glamorgan was such a broad coalition that it encompassed both leading coal owners and active trade unionists. As such, tensions were almost inevitable. Aberdare Valley At the previous election, three Conservatives were returned for the five seats in the Aberdare area. On this occasion, four of the seats were won by Liberals, including David Morgan at Gadlys. The remaining Conservative, Rees Hopkin Rhys was now nominally at least, returned as a Liberal. Cardiff and South Glamorgan In this area the Conservatives were stronger than in the industrial valleys. However, the Liberals gained ground, notably by capturing both seats at Penarth. Merthyr Tydfil The Liberals also captured the majority of the seats in Merthyr Tydfil, although the Conservatives retained a firm grip on Dowlais and neighbouring Caeharris. At Cyfaththfa, the Labour candidate won a notable victory. Rhondda District In contrast to the somewhat raucous campaign three years earlier, the campaign in the Rhondda was a peaceful one although a number of the wards were closely contested. Most of the pits were closed early, the weather was fine. Vehicles belonging to various tradesmen conducted the electors to the polls and "scores of miners from different pits were to be observed hastily trudging home to wash themselves before recording their votes for their favourite candidates. One striking feature in connection with the elections was the conspicuous absence of drunken persons about the booths and in the streets, and the quietness and the amicable feeling prevailing among the supporters of the various candidates, who cordially shook hands with each other and chatted together freely for some time."Glamorganshire http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3429329/ART193 6 March 2014 Cardiff Times 12 March 1892 Retiring aldermen Before the election there was a widespread assumption, shared by a number of the retiring aldermen, that they would be automatically re-elected as aldermen without seeking election.Approaching County Council Election at Barry http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3019597/ART95 7 March 2014 South Wales Star 18 March 1892 In the weeks before the election, there was a debate in the press about whether sitting aldermen could contest the election. This debate was fuelled to a considerable extent by personal rivalries and it soon became clear that there was nothing to prohibit sitting aldermen to seek election as councillors. Of the eleven retiring aldermen, only three sought re-election and it appears that many of the others had assumed, wrongly as it transpired (see below, 'Election of Aldermen') that they would be-appointed without contesting an election. Both Gwilym Jones at Dyffryn and Aaron Davies at Pontlottyn were successful, while Rees Harries was returned unopposed at Llandeilo Talybont. Results Aberaman Thomas Davies had been elected at a by-election in 1889 following the elevation of T.P. White to the aldermanic bench. White had moved from Cwmaman to Maesycymmer during the intervening period and did not seek re-election. Aberaman 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Davies* unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Aberavon J.M. Smith had been elected at a by-election in 1889 following the elevation of Richard Jenkins to the aldermanic bench. Aberavon 1892 Independent (politician) John Morgan Smith* unopposed Independent (politician) Aberdare Town Aberdare Town 1892 Liberal Party (UK) David Price Davies* unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Barry and Cadoxton thumb|John Claxton Meggitt John Claxton Meggitt had been elected at a by-election in 1889 following the elevation of John Cory to the aldermanic bench. In 1892 it was anticipated that Cory would be re-appointed as an alderman without facing the electorate, although Meggitt offered to stand down when this proved not to be the case. After the election, when the Liberal group decided that aldermen would be chosen only from amongst elected members, Meggitt reluctantly agreed to be nominated so that Cory could take the vacant seat (see 'By-elections' below). Barry and Cadoxton 1892 Liberal Party (UK) John Claxton Meggitt* unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Bridgend The previous Conservative member, Lord Dunraven, elected in 1889, only attended two meetings of the council. The Liberal press, while deploring the failure of the Liberal candidate, described as a shrewd businessman, welcomed the fact that the interests of the town would now be represented. Three years later, when the Liberals captured the seat for the first time, it was recalled that Price, upon his victory, was carried shoulder-high to the Conservative Club.Nominations http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3874465/ART28 4 March 2014 Glamorgan Gazette 1 March 1895 Although nominally a Conservative loss this was not how the result was widely regarded as the time. Bridgend 1892 Independent (politician) Edwin Price 382 Liberal Party (UK) D H. Lloyd 356 26 Independent (politician) Conservative Party (UK) Briton Ferry At a by-election in 1889 following the elevation of William Hunter to the aldermanic bench, Jenkin Hill was defeated by the Conservative candidate, W.P. Struve. Struve did not seek re-election, allowing Hill to capture the seat in a straight fight with another Liberal candidate. Briton Ferry 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Jenkin Hill 593 Liberal Party (UK) Daniel Lewis Jones (Cyn Alaw) 228 365 Liberal Party (UK) Conservative Party (UK) Caeharris Caeharris 1892 Unionist Party (UK) Edward Pritchard Martin* unopposed Unionist Party (UK) Caerphilly Henry Anthony had been elected at a by-election in 1889 following the elevation of David Lewis to the aldermanic bench. Caerphilly 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Henry Anthony* 733 Liberal Party (UK) Richard Hill Male 542 191 Liberal Party (UK) Coedffranc Coedffranc 1892 Conservative Party (UK) J. Newell Moore* unopposed Conservative Party (UK) Coity Coity 1892 Liberal Party (UK) William Howell unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Cowbridge J.S. Gibbon had captured the seat for the Conservatives at a by-election in 1889 following the elevation of Thomas Rees to the aldermanic bench. Cowbridge 1892 Conservative Party (UK) John Samuel Gibbon* unopposed Conservative Party (UK) Cwmavon Cwmavon 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Herbert Evans 503 Liberal Party (UK) Rev. Daniel Evans 366 137 Liberal Party (UK) Cyfarthfa Cyfarthfa 1892 Liberal-Labour (UK) Thomas Thomas 856 Liberal Party (UK) Joseph Owen 310 546 Liberal-Labour (UK) Unionist Party (UK) Cymmer At a by-election in 1889 following the elevation of Dr Henry Naunton Davies to the aldermanic bench, his brother, Dr Evan Naunton Davies had been elected. In 1892, Evan Naunton Davies did not seek re-election, leading to a contest between the Lib-Lab candidate, Moses Moses, and Idris Williams, a native of the Rhondda and a prominent if somewhat controversial figure in the public life of the valley. Moses thus became the Rhondda's first labour county councillor. He was supported at the election by the Porth Labour Committee, an ad hoc organisation which did not re-appear at subsequent elections.Williams Democratic Rhondda 57 Cymmer 1892 Liberal-Labour (UK) Moses Moses 485 Liberal Party (UK) Idris Williams 459 26 Liberal-Labour (UK) Dinas Powys Dinas Powys 1892 Conservative Party (UK) Oliver Henry Jones* unopposed Conservative Party (UK) Dowlais Dowlais 1892 Conservative Party (UK) Thomas Jenkins* unopposed Conservative Party (UK) Dulais Valley Dulais Valley 1892 Conservative Party (UK) Evan Evans Bevan* unopposed Conservative Party (UK) Ferndale Ferndale 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Morgan Thomas unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Gadlys Although Benjamin Evans, the so-called 'Bishop of Gadlys', had initially intended to contest the seat he withdrew in favour of David Morgan, miners' agent.Glamorgan County Council Elections. List of Candidates http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3339428/ART30 29 April 2014 Cambrian 4 March 1892 The two men became bitter rivals in later years. Gadlys 1892 Liberal-Labour (UK) David Morgan Unopposed N/A N/A Liberal-Labour (UK) Independent (politician) Garw Valley The elected member was a miners' agent and ally of Mabon. Garw Valley 1892 Liberal Party (UK) John Thomas 469 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Lewis 388 81 Liberal Party (UK) Gellifaelog Gellifaelog 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Evan Lewis 470 Patrick Mansfield Liberal Party (UK) 209 261 Liberal Party (UK) Gelligaer Gelligaer 1892 Independent (politician) Henry William Martin unopposed Independent (politician) Gower Gower 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Frank Cory Yeo* unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Hirwaun Morgan, returned at a by-election in 1889, was returned unopposed after rumours that he would be opposed by Owen Harris, a Trecynon tradesman involved in local politics, proved unfounded.Y Cyngor Sirol a Mr Owen Harris, Grocer, Trecynon http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3116025/ART63 12 July 2014 Tarian y Gweithiwr 14 January 1892 Hirwaun 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Rev Richard Morgan* unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Kibbor Kibbor 1892 Conservative Party (UK) Henry Lewis* unopposed Conservative Party (UK) Llandaff Llandaff 1892 Conservative Party (UK) Robert Forrest* unopposed Conservative Party (UK) Llandeilo Talybont Rees Harries had been elected alderman in 1889 and Thomas Freeman, who served as Mayor of Swansea in 1889-90 was returned unopposed at the ensuing by-election. At one stage it was reported that Freeman would contest the seat at this election, possibly because of the uncertainty over whether sitting aldermen could stand.County Councils. Lists of Candidates in South Wales http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3429303/ART192 27 May 2014 Cardiff Times 20 February 1892 However, Rees Harries decided to contest the seat and Freeman stood aside in his favour. Harries was not among the new aldermen elected by the council. Llandeilo Talybont 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Rees Harries** unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Llansamlet Llansamlet 1892 Liberal Party (UK) William Sims unoppposed Liberal Party (UK) Llantrisant Llantrisant 1892 Liberal Party (UK) J. Blandy Jenkins* unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Llantwit Vardre This contest was regarded as the only instance in the county where a Liberal was ousted by a Conservative. Lindsay, although running as an Independent was regarded as a Conservative. Llantwit Vardre 1892 Independent (politician) Capt. Morgan Lindsay 403 Liberal Party (UK) Edward Edwards* 341 62 Liberal Party (UK) Llwydcoed Rhys, a prominent figure in the public life of Aberdare for decades and Chairman of the Local Board of Health, was returned unopposed. Although described as a Liberal he had in the past been associated with the Conservative Party and his return in 1889 had been regarded as a defeat for the local Liberal Association. Llwydcoed 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Rees Hopkin Rhys Unopposed N/A N/A Liberal Party (UK) Llwynypia and Clydach Llwynypia and Clydach 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Richard Morris unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Lougher and Penderry Lougher and Penderry 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Edward Rice Daniel unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Maesteg Maesteg 1892 Liberal Party (UK) James Barrow unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Margam Margam 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Arthur Pendarves Vivian 630 Liberal Party (UK) Llewellyn Howell 328 307 Liberal Party (UK) Merthyr Town Merthyr Town 1892 Unionist Party (UK) Frank James unopposed Unionist Party (UK) Merthyr Vale Merthyr Vale 1892 Liberal Party (UK) David Prosser 538 Liberal Party (UK) Walter Bell* 523 153 Liberal Party (UK) Morriston Morriston 1892 Liberal Party (UK) William Williams unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Mountain Ash Mountain Ash 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Gwilym Jones* 530 Liberal Party (UK) Hon. H. Campbell Bruce 178 352 Liberal Party (UK) Neath (North) Neath (North) 1892 Unionist Party (UK) John Henry Rowland 499 Independent Liberal Edmund Law 318 181 Unionist Party (UK) Neath (South) John Arnold died, aged 49, shortly before the next election in 1895.Death of Councillor Arnold, of Neath http://newspapers.library.wales/view/3733830/3733836/81 11 November 2015 South Wales Daily News 26 February 1895 6 Neath (South) 1892 Liberal Party (UK) John Arnold 391 Independent (politician) W.B. Trick 362 29 Liberal Party (UK) Newcastle Newcastle 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas J. Hughes unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Ogmore Ogmore 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Evan Evans* 414 Independent (politician) J.D. Nicholl 386 28 Liberal Party (UK) Ogmore Valley Ogmore Valley 1892 Liberal Party (UK) John Williams unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Oystermouth Oystermouth 1892 Liberal Unionist Sir John Jones Jenkins unopposed Liberal Unionist Penarth North This was regarded by the Liberals as one of the most significant contests, as David Morgan's personal popularity was expected to be a factor. Penarth North 1892 Liberal Party (UK) W.B. Shepherd 307 Conservative Party (UK) David Morgan 224 Independent (politician) D. Cornwall 59 83 Liberal Party (UK) Penarth South The Liberal candidate, who was said to be popular among Conservatives as well as Liberals, had refused to stand as an Independent. Penarth South 1892 Liberal Party (UK) J.P. Jones 302 Conservative Party (UK) Henry Oakdell Fisher* 210 92 Liberal Party (UK) Penrhiwceiber Penrhiwceiber 1892 Dr. R. W. Jones unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Pentre Morris, the sitting member and official Rhondda Labour and Liberal Association candidate in 1889, found himself at odds with the RLLA local committee which chose estate went Elias Henry Davies to oppose him.Williams Democratic Rhondda 50 The third Liberal candidate, Daniel Eynon, was a colliery manager. Pentre 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Richard Morris* 401 Liberal Party (UK) Elias Henry Davies 313 Liberal Party (UK) Daniel Eynon 292 88 Liberal Party (UK) Penydarren Penydarren 1892 Liberal Party (UK) David Davies* 584 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Williams 415 169 Liberal Party (UK) Plymouth Plymouth 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Henry W.Lewis unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Pontardawe Pontardawe 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Ernest Hall Hedley* 511 Liberal Party (UK) John Beynon 291 220 Liberal Party (UK) Pontlottyn Pontlottyn 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Rev Aaron Davies** unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Pontypridd Pontypridd 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Hopkin Smith Davies 752 Conservative Party (UK) W. Jones-Powell 632 120 Liberal Party (UK) Porth and Penygraig Morgan Williams. lodge secretary at Ynyshir Colliery, was supported at the election by the Porth Labour Committee, an ad hoc organisation which did not re-appear at subsequent elections. Porth and Penygraig 1892 Liberal-Labour (UK) Morgan Williams 458 Conservative Party (UK) Thomas Jones 316 142 Liberal-Labour (UK) Resolven Resolven 1892 Liberal-Labour (UK) Isaac Evans 752 Conservative Party (UK) J. Edwards Vaughan 471 181 Liberal-Labour (UK) Conservative Party (UK) Sketty Sketty 1892 Liberal Party (UK) John Powell unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Tirdeunaw Tirdeunaw 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Sir H. Hussey Vivian Unopposed N/A N/A Liberal Party (UK) Treforest The sitting councillor did not seek re-election and it was felt that the young Liberal candidate, 'Willie' Spickett faced a formidable opponent in the Chair of the Pontypridd Local Board of Health. Leyshon stood as an Independent but was regarded as a Conservative candidate. Treforest 1892 Liberal Party (UK) William Spickett 576 Independent (politician) David Leyshon 534 42 Liberal Party (UK) Treherbert Treherbert 1892 Liberal-Labour (UK) John Walters 669 Liberal Party (UK) Dr. Montague D. Makuna 220 449 Liberal-Labour (UK) Treorchy Daronwy Isaac, miners' agent and ally of Mabon, stood as an unofficial candidate although he was President of the Rhondda Labour and Liberal Association. His opponent, William Morris was minister of Noddfa, Treorchy and already active in local government as a member of the Ystradyfodwg School Board. Treorchy 1892 Liberal-Labour (UK) Daronwy Isaac 430 Liberal Party (UK) Rev William Morris 350 80 Liberal-Labour (UK) Trealaw and Tonypandy The contest was reported to have been conducted with bitterness and bad feeling. Mr. Williams's record on the council is a very satisfac- tory one. and it would have been hard indeed not to return one who has been tried and not found wanting. At the same time we are sorry that the Council should be without the services of Mr. T. P. Jenkins, who for many years was the chairman of the Rhondda Liberal and Labour Association, the first labour magistrate in Wales, and a man of great business capacity. The conflict between two good Liberals was most unfortunate. especially since it has generated so much ill feeling, and it is unfortunate that Mr. Jenkins did not elect to stand for another constituency against a Tory candidate. Trealaw and Tonypandy 1892 Liberal Party (UK) William Gwrtydd Williams* 456 Liberal Party (UK) T. Pascoe Jenkins 331 125 Liberal Party (UK) Tylorstown and Ynyshir Tylorstown and Ynyshir 1892 Liberal Party (UK) W.H. Mathias unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Ystalyfera Ystalyfera 1892 Conservative Party (UK) Dr David Thomas* unopposed Conservative Party (UK) Ystrad Thomas, the retiring councillor, announced that he would not seek re-election but reversed his decision on learning that Cory would be the new candidate. thumb|right|Clifford Cory Ystrad 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Clifford J. Cory 775 Liberal-Labour (UK) David Thomas* 706 69 Liberal Party (UK) Election of aldermen In addition to the 66 councillors the council consisted of 22 county aldermen. Aldermen were elected by the council, and served a six-year term. Following the 1892 election, there were eleven Aldermanic vacancies. At a meeting of the South Wales Liberal Federation in Cardiff, a decision was taken that only elected members be elected aldermen.Selection of Aldermen http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3019596/ART76 8 March 2014 South Wales Star 18 March 1892 Even the Liberal journal, the South Wales Star thought that it was unfortunate that this ruling was made after the election when only three sitting aldermen had stood.Editorial http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3019594/ART43 8 March 2014 South Wales Star 18 March 1892 Two of the three retiring aldermen who had contested the election were re-elected to the aldermanic bench, namely Aaron Davies and W.H. Mathias. Rees Harries was not re-elected. J.C. Meggitt consented to be elected an alderman in order to allow John Cory to return as councillor for Barry (see below). The election of Moses Moses suggests that Liberal representatives on the County Council were more prepared than local leaders in the Rhondda to advance labour representatives. The following aldermen were appointed by the newly elected council.Glamorgan County Council http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3339451/ART76 7 March 2014 Cambrian 18 March 1892 David Price Davies, Liberal (elected councillor at Aberdare Town) John Powell, Liberal (elected councillor at Sketty) Sir Hussey Vivian MP, Liberal, elected councillor at Tirdeunaw Herbert Evans, Liberal, elected councillor at Cwmavon Rev Aaron Davies, Liberal, retiring alderman (elected Councillor at Pontlottyn) Henry Anthony, Liberal (elected councillor at Caerphilly) Moses Moses, Liberal-Labour (elected councillor at Cymmer) John Williams, Liberal (elected councillor at Ogmore Valley) W.H. Mathias, Liberal (elected councillor at Tylorstown and Ynyshir) Gwilym Jones, Liberal, retiring alderman (elected councillor at Mountain Ash) J.C. Meggitt, Liberal (elected councillor at Barry and Cadoxton) By-elections Aberdare Town by-election In the Town Ward, Aberdare, following David Price Davies's election as alderman, the contest was said to have created an intense amount of enthusiasm and more excitement than has been known to an election in this parish for many years. Aberdare Town by-election 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Thomas 702 Liberal Party (UK) Griffith George 512 Liberal Party (UK) Barry and Cadoxton by-election John Cory was returned unopposed following John Claxton Meggitt's reluctant elevation to the aldermanic bench to make way for him. Barry and Cadoxton by-election 1892 Liberal Party (UK) John Cory** unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Caerphilly by-election Following Henry Anthony's election as alderman, Richard Hill-Male, who had opposed him at the recent election, was now chosen as the official nominee of the Liberal Association. However, David Lewis, elected as Liberal councillor in 1889 and whose aldermanic term had lapsed also chose to contest the seat, and a number of lively meetings took place. On polling day, Hill-Male was returned with a comfortable majority.County Council Election. Caerphilly Division http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3812038/ART52 12 March 2014 Pontypridd Chronicle 29 April 1892 Caerphilly by-election 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Richard Hill Male 660 Independent (politician) Samuel Evans 346 Liberal Party (UK) David Lewis** 330 191 Liberal Party (UK) Cwmavon by-election The by-election followed the election of Herbert Evans as alderman. Cwmavon by-election 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Davies 444 Liberal Party (UK) Rev Daniel Evans 431 13 Liberal Party (UK) Cymmer by-election Idris Williams, narrowly defeated at the recent election by Moses Moses. was returned unopposed after a stormy meeting at Bethania Chapel, Dinas, when only members of the Liberal Association (the so-called 'Three Hundred') were allowed to vote. Eventually, Williams, who was also narrowly defeated at the 1889 election, was unanimously selected.County Council Vacancy in the Cymmer Ward. Selection of a Candidate http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3019613/ART42 11 March 2014 South Wales Star 1 April 1892 Technically, the return of Williams represented a Liberal gain. thumb|Idris Williams Cymmer by-election 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Idris Williams unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Mountain Ash by-election Mountain Ash by-election 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Liberal Party (UK) Ogmore Valley by-election William Llewellyn, grocer, of Gwalia House, Tynewydd defeated William Jenkins, Ystradfechan, Treorchy, mining engineer at the Ocean Collieries.Glamorgan County Council Elections http://newspapers.library.wales/view/3722863/3722869/43 7 July 2015 South Wales Daily News 23 April 1892 6 Ogmore Valley by-election 1892 Liberal Party (UK) William Llewellyn 543 Liberal Party (UK) William Jenkins 510 33 Liberal Party (UK) Pontlottyn by-election Pontlottyn by-election 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Rev J.P. Williams unopposed Liberal Party (UK) Sketty by-election Following the election of John Powell as alderman, Robert Armine Morris, a prominent figure in the municipal life of Swansea, and a member of a leading family in the industrial life of the district, won the seat for the Conservatives. The campaign included a public meeting addressed by both candidates. Prominent local Liberals were alleged to have at least tacitly supported Morris. Sketty by-election 1892 Conservative Party (UK) Robert Armine Morris 454 Liberal Party (UK) W. Fred Richards 409 Liberal Party (UK) Francis Richard Crawshay 57 45 Conservative Party (UK) Liberal Party (UK) Tirdeunaw by-election Following the election of Sir H. Hussey Vivian, the chairman of the council, as an alderman, two Liberal candidates contested the vacancy.Glamorgan County Council Bye-Elections. Sketty and Tirdeunaw Divisions. http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3339460/ART100 2 June 2014 Cambrian 25 March 1892 Thomas Freeman was a past Mayor of Swansea and a prominent figure in the public life of the town who had also served as councillor for Llandeilo Talybont on the first council. He was defeated by Llewellyn Davies who had unsuccessfully contested Margam against A.P. Vivian in 1889. Tirdeunaw by-election 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Llewellyn Davies 137 Liberal Party (UK) Thomas Freeman* 75 62 Liberal Party (UK) Tylorstown and Ynyshir by-election The candidate was returned unopposed following a meeting of electors at Hermon, Pontygwaith.County Council Elections http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3812000/ART23 12 March 2014 Pontypridd Chronicle 1 April 1892 This outcome appears to have been challenged by the supporters of a certain Mr Fenwick, and a further meeting was held at which Hughes was again chosen, by 80 votes against 67 for Fenwick.County Council Elections http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/page/view/3230797/ART80 6 April 2014 Evening Express 24 March 1892 Tylorstown and Ynyshir by-election 1892 Liberal Party (UK) Rev J.D. Hughes unopposed Liberal Party (UK) References 3 Bibliography Parry Jon Labour Leaders and Local Politics 1888-1902: The Example of Aberdare Welsh History Review 1989 14 3 399–416 http://welshjournals.llgc.org.uk/browse/viewobject/llgc-id:1080171/article/000016672 24 October 2013 Williams Chris Democratic Rhondda: Politics and society 1885-1951 1996 University of Wales Press Cardiff collapsed 1892 Glamorgan Category:19th century in Glamorgan