“THE MAN WHO EXPOSED THE SLUM OWNERS”
Municipal elections – January 15th 1914
On this date in 1914 Municipal elections took place in Dublin. Amongst the candidates was Walter Carpenter, a trade unionist and socialist who lived for some time on Caledon Road, East Wall. Despite living in the North Docks Ward, Walter stood as a candidate in the Fitzwilliam Ward on the South side of the city. For more on Walter Carpenter see our earlier article here:
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