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'''Laurence William Smith''' (b. 1 February [[1891]], [[Whiteness]], 27 May [[1964]], [[Lerwick]]) was a confectioner, tobacconist, [[County Councillor]] for [[Whiteness And Weisdale (Constituency)|Whiteness And Weisdale]] between [[1928]] and [[1945]], and a [[Lerwick Town Council]]lor. | '''Laurence William Smith''' (b. 1 February [[1891]], [[Whiteness]], 27 May [[1964]], [[Lerwick]]) was a confectioner, tobacconist, [[County Councillor]] for [[Whiteness And Weisdale (Constituency)|Whiteness And Weisdale]] between [[1928]] and [[1945]], and a [[Lerwick Town Council]]lor. | ||
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Smith lost a leg in the First World War. He was also an active member of the kirk, serving as an office bearer for many years. | Smith lost a leg in the First World War. He was also an active member of the kirk, serving as an office bearer for many years. | ||
Revision as of 13:49, 8 January 2025
Laurence William Smith (b. 1 February 1891, Whiteness, 27 May 1964, Lerwick) was a confectioner, tobacconist, County Councillor for Whiteness And Weisdale between 1928 and 1945, and a Lerwick Town Councillor.
Biography
Smith lost a leg in the First World War. He was also an active member of the kirk, serving as an office bearer for many years.
Political Career
Lerwick Town Council
Zetland County Council
- 1928 County Council election
- 1929 County Council election
- 1932 County Council election
- 1935 County Council election
- 1938 County Council election
External Links
| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by George Leslie |
Member for Whiteness and Weisdale 1928-1945 |
Succeeded by Anthony Anderson |
