Lerwick Town Council Election November 1889
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The 1889 Lerwick Town Council Election occurred on Tuesday 9 November, with the voting taking place at Burgh Court Room between 8am and 8pm. Nine candidates came forward to contest the five seats
Results
Electorate:
Turnout:
Candidate |
Votes |
Elected? |
Robert Hunter | 278 | ![]() |
Gilbert Harrison | 277 | ![]() |
Francis Halcrow | 260 | ![]() |
George Kay | 223 | ![]() |
John Leisk | 217 | ![]() |
James Cullen Grierson | 111 | ![]() |
James Hutchinson | 102 | ![]() |
Laurence Mouat | 92 | ![]() |
Archibald Garriock | 90 | ![]() |