Laurence Cogle
From Shetland History Online
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Lerwick Bowls club in Gilbertson Park, 1930's. Back Row: T. Hendry, John Duthie (Dentist), Laurence A. Cogle, ?, Jimmy Macintosh, Mathewson (Tailor), Feint (Coastgaurd). 2nd Row: Robert Blance (former Provost), Henry Mouat (Tods LTD), George Inkster (Shop Keeper), John T. J. Sinclair, ?, George H. Duffin (Pearl Insurance) Front Row: ?, William Halcrow, ?, Jimmy Houston, Peter Laurenson (Shop Keeper), L Dalziel Sr (Painter), L.Robertson (Shop Keepter), Tommy Nicolson, ?<br>Photo from Shetland Museum.
Laurence A. Cogle (b. 9 December 1884, Houlland, North Roe, Northmavine, d. 24 April 1960, Lerwick) was a shipping clerk and Lerwick Town Councillor between 1925 and 1936.
Town Council Obituary Notes
For most of his life, he worked for the North of Scotland Shipping Company, having served the business for 51 years when he retired in 1953.
He was actively involved with the church and taught Sunday School in St Columba's Church for more than 50 years. He was also the Honorary Treasurer of the Sunday School for 44 years, and a church elder for 37.
For a number of years, his tall, outstanding figure had been part and parcel of the business life of Lerwick, centered around Victoria Pier.
Political Career
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1925
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1928
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1931
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1934
