From The Wiltshire Times, Saturday 11th April 1885:
Warminster. Success For The Anti-Water Party.
The result of the Local Board election was an increase in the representation of the anti-water party, who are opposed to the suggested water supply scheme. The five elected were Dr. C. Alcock, the Rev. Sir J.E. Philipps, Bart., Mr. George Chambers, Mr. w. Frank Morgan (a member of the water party) and Mr. H. Ling. The anti-water party will now have a majority of four.