W. Jenkins, Sir
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individual may be involved with other companies or collieries outside this area and there may have
been other positions for which we currently do not have details.
Biographical Notes
Jenkins, Sir W. M.P. for Neath since 1922. Knighted, January, 1931. Alderman and J.P. for Glamorgan. Is a Miners' Agent. He was elected to the Glamorgan County Council in 1907, and became its Chairman in 1920. He has attended several International Miners' Congresses abroad. Chairman, Glamorgan Education Committee; member, University Council for Wales; Chairman of the Federation of Education Authorities for Wales; Chairman, Standing Joint Committee, Glamorgan. Address: Cymmer, Port Talbot,
Source: 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
Biographical Notes
Jenkins, Sir William, A., K.B., J.P. Formerly M.P. for Brecon and Radnor. Justice of the Peace for the County of Glamorgan. Is a coal exporter and shipowner. He is Vice-Consul for Greece and Denmark. Past President, Swansea Chamber of Trade, etc. Member of Swansea Borough Council, and a Director of Companies. Address: Baltic Buildings, Swansea.
Source: 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory
- 1933 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
- 1940 Colliery Year Book and Coal Trades Directory. Published by The Louis Cassier Co. Ltd., from a copy held in the Scottish Mining Museum, Newtongrange, Midlothian.
