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 previously[1] 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.[2]
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.[3]
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 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Dr David Morgan Davies* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Aberbanc
Aberbanc 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Rev Evan James Davies* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Aberporth
Aberporth 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Samuel Griffiths Davies* | 308 | | |
| Independent | Rev Evan Melinfab Davies | 288 | | |
Majority | 20 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Aberystwyth Division 1
Aberystwyth Division 1 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | William Edwards* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Aberystwyth Division 2
Aberystwyth Division 2 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Capt. B. Taylor Lloyd | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Aberystwyth Division 3
Aberystwyth Division 3 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | J. Barclay Jenkins* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Aberystwyth Division 4
Aberystwyth Division 4 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | T.C. Jenkins* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Aberystwyth Division 5
Aberystwyth Division 5 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Mrs M.E. Roberts* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Aberystwyth Division 6
Aberystwyth Division 6 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Llewellyn Samuel* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Aeron
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Aeron 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Evan Thomas Davies* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Borth
Borth 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | William Jones* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Bow Street
Bow Street 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | D. Rees Morgan** | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Cardigan North
Cardigan North 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Hubert Maxwell Davies* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Cardigan South
Cardigan South 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | John Evans* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Cilcennin
Cilcennin 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Henry Lewis | 252 | | |
| Independent | Evan Evans* | 190 | | |
Majority | 62 | | |
| Independent gain from Independent | Swing | | |
Cwmrheidol
Cwmrheidol 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | John Morgan* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Devil's Bridge
Devil's Bridge 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Rev T. Mason Jones | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Felinfach
Felinfach 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Mrs Gladys Mary Douglas* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Goginan
Goginan 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | John Williams | 206 | | |
| Independent | William Thomas* | 173 | | |
Majority | 33 | | |
| Independent gain from Independent | Swing | | |
Lampeter Borough
Lampeter Borough 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Walter Davies* | 308 | | |
| Independent | Rev Evan Melinfab Davies | 288 | | |
Majority | 20 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanarth
Llanarth 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Rev J.M. Lloyd Thomas | 183 | | |
| Independent | Rev D.T. Jones | 171 | | |
| Independent | E.B. Byron Jones | 156 | | |
| Independent | David Christmas Evans | 95 | | |
Majority | 12 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanbadarn Fawr
Llanbadarn Fawr 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Emile Thomas Evans* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanddewi Brefi
Llanddewi Brefi 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Rev John Ellis Williams* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llandygwydd
Llandygwydd 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | David James* | 362 | | |
| Independent | J. Gwendraeth James | 142 | | |
Majority | 220 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llandysul North
Llandysul North 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Josiah Richard Jones | 321 | | |
| Independent | Rev Evan Owen Jenkins* | 265 | | |
Majority | 56 | | |
| Independent gain from Independent | Swing | | |
Llandysul South
Llandysul South 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | David Lewis* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llansysiliogogo
Llandysiliogogo 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Rees Williams* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanfair Clydogau
Llanfair Clydogau 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Joseph Gwyn Evans | 298 | | |
| Independent | Rev W. Aneurin Jenkins | 207 | | |
Majority | 91 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanfarian
Llanfarian 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Richard Jones* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanfihangel y Creuddyn
Llanfihangel y Creuddyn 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | John Daniel Evans | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llangoedmor
Llangoedmor 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Evan Davies* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llangeitho
Llangeitho 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Edward Jones* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llangrannog
Llangrannog 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | John Williams* | 213 | | |
| Independent | William Williams | 148 | | |
Majority | 65 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanilar
Llanilar 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | James Isaac* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanrhystyd
Llanrhystyd 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | R. Hugh Jones* | 279 | | |
| Independent | Jenkin Griffiths | 162 | | |
Majority | 117 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanllwchaiarn
Llanllwchaiarn 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Evan Parry Jenkins* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llansantffraed
Llansantffraed 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Capt. David Morgan* | 247 | | |
| Independent | Isaac Frederick Jones | 196 | | |
Majority | 51 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanwnen
Llanwnen 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | John Evans* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Llanwenog
Llanwenog 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Meredith Ll. Gwarnant Williams* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Lledrod
Lledrod 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Owen James Owen* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Nantcwnlle
Nantcwnlle 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | David Lodwick Herbert | 200 | | |
| Independent | John Edwardes Rogers Lewis | 128 | | |
Majority | 72 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
New Quay
New Quay 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Dr H.D.G. Jones | 235 | | |
| Independent | Jack Evans | 212 | | |
| Independent | Trevor Daniels | 93 | | |
| Independent | J. Jones Evans | 34 | | |
Majority | 23 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Penbryn
Penbryn 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Kate Olwen Evans* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Strata Florida
Strata Florida 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Morgan Jones* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Taliesin
Taliesin 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Basil Jones* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Talybont
Talybont 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Rev Fred Jones* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Trefeurig
Trefeurig 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | William James* | 169 | | |
| Independent | John Thomas | 81 | | |
Majority | 88 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Tregaron
Tregaron 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Roderick Lloyd* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Troedyraur
Troedyraur 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | David Evans* | 557 | | |
| Independent | William George Jones | 288 | | |
Majority | 343 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Ysbyty Ystwyth
Ysbyty Ystwyth 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Morgan Lloyd Williams* | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
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.[4] 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 Aberaeron[5] and at Ysbyty Ystwyth.[6] At Bow Street, Edward James was returned unopposed in place of D. Rees Morgan.[2] 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.[7]
Aberaeron by-election
Aberaeron by-election 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Mary Nesta Poulgrain | 200 | | |
| Independent | John Hugh Jones | 166 | | |
| Independent | Evan Jones | 147 | | |
| Independent | Frederick Basil Evans | 100 | | |
Majority | 34 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Aberbanc by-election
Aberbanc by-election 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Benjamin John Davies | 313 | | |
| Independent | Ieuan John Luke | 302 | | |
| Independent | B.J. James | 166 | | |
| Independent | D. Davies | 127 | | |
Majority | 11 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Bow Street by-election
Bow Steeet by-election 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | Edward James | Unopposed |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
Ysbyty Ystwyth by-election
Ysbyty Ystwyth by-election 1934 Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| Independent | David Joshua Davies | 200 | | |
| Independent | Sarah Jane Jones | 162 | | |
Majority | 38 | | |
| Independent hold | Swing | | |
References
- ^ "Cardiganshire County Council. The Triennial Elections. Contests in Fifteen Divisions". Welsh Gazette. 1 March 1934. p. 5. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Bow Street". Welsh Gazette. 20 May 1934. p. 8.
- ^ "Cardiganshire County Council. Results of the Polls. Eleven New Members". Welsh Gazette. 8 March 1934. p. 6. Retrieved 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Cardiganshire County Council. The New Chairman". Welsh Gazette. 15 March 1934. p. 5. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- ^ "County Council Election. Lady Candidate Heads the Poll". Welsh Gazette. 5 April 1934. p. 5. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Ysbyty Ystwyth. Bye-Election Result". Welsh Gazette. 5 April 1934. p. 6. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
- ^ "Newcastle Emlyn. County Council Bye Election". Welsh Gazette. 19 April 1934. p. 5. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
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