1894 Ogmore and Garw Urban District Council election

The first elections to the Ogmore and Garw Urban District Council were held in December 1894.[1] Six members were elected from both the Ogmore and Garw wards making a total of twelve members on the authority.

The Council replaced the Local Board. All the old Ogmore members were returned but only two of the old Garw members.[1]

Ogmore Ward

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Ogmore Ward 1894
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
John Owen 785
J. Blandy Jenkins 758
D. Sims Rees 755
W. Llewellyn 750
David Evans 702
Jenkin Williams 628
T.W. Job 500
T. Thomas 362

Garw Ward

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Garw Ward 1894
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
E.J. Parry 540
D. John 494
H. Rees 378
D. Matthews 364
J. Harrison 328
T. Lewis 326
W. Davies 307
E. Lewis 307
D, Morgan 225
J. Maddock 201
D.L Griffiths 192
D. Edwards 192
J. Crook 169
J. Keen 41

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ogmore and Garw Urban District Council". Glamorgan Gazette. 21 December 1894. Retrieved 13 June 2014.