There were 2 bye-elections in 1883. On November 1st one third (14) of the Councillors retired and submitted themselves for re-election. 6 Councillors lost their seats. On November 9th, 7 Aldermen(*) retired and were re-elected. There was an election for Mayor.
MAYOR
Richard Marvin
ALDERMEN
Emanuel Emanuel, Edward Martin Wells*, Isaac Ridoutt*, John Baker*, William Kent*, George Edward Kent, William David King*, Arthur Cudlipp, William Pink, Joseph George Whitcombe*, George Peters, Richard John Murrell*, George Wendover, Daniel West.
[Alderman Chambers died and was replaced on 13th July by Daniel West.]
COUNCILLORS
|
St. James |
Apr 13th |
Leonard Lewis Hackman |
Chemist in place |
NOTE: The full list of Councillors for this year cannot be accurately re-constructed as there is no record of the Councillors who lost their seats.