Lerwick Town Council Election May 1953
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The 1953 Lerwick Town Council Election occurred on Tuesday 4 May.
Results
Electorate: 3903
Turnout: 1743
Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
Elected? |
Robert A. Anderson | Labour | 1,144 | ![]() |
George Burgess | Independent | 1,041 | ![]() |
John Eunson | Independent | 973 | ![]() |
Harry Gray | Independent | 833 | ![]() |
James D. Williamson | Independent | 645 | ![]() |
Robert Strachan | Labour | 582 | ![]() |
James R. Gair | Labour | 579 | ![]() |
Alexander C. Sandison | Labour | 569 | ![]() |