1892 Pembrokeshire County Council election explained

The second election to Pembrokeshire County Council was held on 8 March 1892.[1] It was preceded by the 1889 election and followed by the 1895 election.

Overview of the result

At the inaugural election in 1889 most seats were contested, but three years later many of the sitting members were returned unopposed.

Unopposed returns

In the vast majority of wards, candidates were returned unopposed.[2] There were fewer contested elections than three years previously.[3]

Boundary changes

Multi-member wards in Pembroke and Pembroke Dock were replaced by single member wards. Tenby continued as a two member ward.

Results

Castlemartin

Earl Cawdor, who was elected at the inaugural election, was replaced by another Conservative representative.

Eglwyswrw

The returning member gave his casting vote in favour of the sitting member, Thomas Williams.

Wiston

Election of aldermen

Mr G. P. Brewer (L.), N arberth, 46 votes; Mr Joseph Thomas (L.), Haverfordwest, 38; Mr Benjamin Rees (L.), Granant, 38; Mr H. Seymour Allen (L.), Crescelly, 28; Rev William Evans (L.), Pembroke Dock, 23 Mr R. Thomas (L.). Trebover, 28; Mr William Watts Williams (L.), St. David's, 28; Mr William Mason (L.), Pem- broke Dock, 26.

Notes and References

  1. News: South Wales County Council Elections.. 8 July 2015. Western Mail. 9 March 1892. WM 9-3-92 CC res. 6.
  2. News: The County Councils. List of Candidates Nominated.. 11 January 2016. South Wales Daily News. 1 March 1892. 7.
  3. News: The County Council Elections. March 1892.. 29 April 2015. Carmarthen Journal. 11 March 1892.