1910 to 1911
George Stace
Second term (1904/05).
1911 to 1912
Algernon S. Campkin
During this mayoralty of Mr. Campkin the first meeting of the newly-constituted and enlarged borough took place on 1 st April, 1912. The borough now included parts of Chesterton, Grantchester, Trumpington and Cherry Hinton.
1912 to 1913
Walter H. Francis
Cambridge born. Educated at Trinity Hall. Represented Fitzwilliam Ward from 1902. Solicitor at firm Francis, Francis and Collin based at 18 Emmanuel Street.
1913 to 1914
Joseph A. Sturton
Owned a retail chemist’s in Fitzwilliam Street and Thurston’s bakery in St. Andrew’s Street. Supported the Baptist Chapel in Tenison Road.
1914 to 1915
W. Luard Raynes
Represented Castle Ward on the Council from 1908 and was appointed an Alderman in 1922. Served as a Conservator of the River Cam. Member of the Senate, University of Cambridge (Pembroke). Made an Honorary Freeman of the City in 1951.
1915 to 1916
George Turner
Elected to the Town Council in 1913 and served to 1924. Elected an Alderman in 1919. Governor of the Perse School. Chairman of a tribunal which, during the war, decided whether men were indispensable at home. Son of Postmaster of Cambridge. Educated at St. Catharine’s College and became a schoolmaster. Received an OBE for his work. Stood as Liberal, and then became Conservative.
1916 to 1917
Lt. Col. Barnet W. Beales
Born in Cambridge and educated at the Perse School. Tailor and robe maker in Sidney Street. Became a councillor for Market Ward in 1903 and an Alderman in 1918. Chairman of Fire Brigade Committee, Governor of the Perse School and of the Hobson Workhouse Charity.
1918 to 1919
Ralph Starr
Born in London and came to Cambridge in his early youth attending the British (Brunswick) School. Studied photography and opened a studio in Cambridge. Was secretary of the Mutual Improvement and Debating Society at Holy Trinity Church and served as a Churchwarden. Elected to represent St. Matthew’s Ward in 1904 and became an Alderman in 1922. Armistice was declared two days into his mayoralty so the transition from war time living to peace took place during his term in office. Chaired Public Works and Town Planning Committee for many years.
1919 to 1920
George P. Hawkins
Born in Cambridge. Representative of the fourth generation of the family business G.P. Hawkins, one of the largest catering and bakery concerns in the area. Owned the Dorothy Restaurant (familiarly known as “The Dot”) in Sidney Street. Elected to the Council in 1897 for St. Matthew’s Ward. Director of Gas Company, Public Water Company and a keen oarsman. Hawkins Road named after him. Conservative.
