James Arthur Dawes

16 June 1866-14 November 1921

Progressive Party Member of the London County Council elected at by-election, 12 May 1906) 1907 MP 1910 1913 Newington (Walworth)

Elected Chairman of the Vestry of Newington, and first Mayor of the Borough of Southwark; 1900-1, deputy Mayor 1901-2, and Mayor 1913-14 and 1914-15. Founder member of the Metropolitan Water Board.

Entry in Wikipedia, Obituary in The Times 15 November 1921 p 1