Village Life
WOMAN CANDIDATE
Although final decisions had not been reached by Thursday afternoon, it is considered probable that Mrs. Fells, of Water Stratford, will enter the contest in the Labour interest and oppose Mr. Allan Shaw, Steeple Claydon in Buckingham Rural South which includes the parishes of Addington. Adstock, Charndon, Chetwode, Hast and Botolph Claydon, Edgcott, Hillesden, Marsh Gibbon. Middle Claydon. I’adbury, Poundon, Preston Bissett. Steeple Claydon, Twyford.
Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press – Saturday 15 March 1952
COUNTY COUNCIL BY-ELECTION
Victory for Allan Shaw IN COUNTY COUNCIL BY-ELECTION Alter a keen contest, Mr. Allan (Ind.) was declared elected l>y majority of 167 on Saturday in tli’e County Council by-election for Buckingham Rural South. His Labour opponent was Mr. Thomas Mitchinson, also of Steeple Claydon. Prerioua Defeat By Fite Vote* The election was caused by the retirement of Mrs. Fells (Lsib.), Water Stratford, who had previously defeated him by five votes two years ago. He had served on the Bucks County Council for years The result, which was declared lata on Saturday night outside Steeple Claydoo School, was as follows: Shaw. Allan (Ind.) 967 Mitchinson, Thomas (Lab.).. 600 Majority The Deputy Returning Officer waa Mr. <l. A. Mellor and (he official* at the polling atation* were: Adatock, Mr. H. E. H. Wilkins (presiding officer), Mr. (I. N. Howard (poll clerk) : Charndmi, Mr. E. J. Davis. Mr. E. Honour; Chetwode, Mr. T. E, Nicholls, Miss B. Knihbs; East Claydon, Mr. J. E. Cox. Mr. R. Miller: Edgcott, Mr. (i. S. E. Howes. Mr. G. H. Burnham; Hilles.len. Mr. D. (‘. Stewart, Mr. R. T. Perrin: Marsh Gibbon. Mr. J. H. Ball. Mr. F. E. T. Davidge; Middle Claydon, Mr. D. G, Hughes, Mr. J. Read; Padbury, Mr. F. G. Shedd, Mr. D. H. B. Sinclair; Twyford, Mr. J. Marshall,. Mr. W. F, Baker: Preston Bissett, Mr. E. J. Bryant. Mr. W. Hammond; Steeple Claydou, Mr. G. A, Mellor. Mr. R. T. Francis.
Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press – Saturday 03 July 1954
