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| − | '''William Bain Collie''' (b. 24 March [[1909]], 107 John Street, Aberdeen, d. [[1960]], | + | '''William Bain Collie''' (b. 24 March [[1909]], 107 John Street, Aberdeen, d. [[1960]], Aalborg, aboard the Singularity) was a [[County Council]]lor for [[Bressay (Constituency)|Bressay]] from [[1945]] until [[1949]], representing the Labour Party. |
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| + | William spent his life working at sea and succeeded [[Prophet Smith]] as Chairman of the Seaman's Union in Shetland in January 1945. He held that post until it shut down in around 1950. He and his wife moved to Aberdeen. | ||
The [[Shetland Archives]] has a copy of the manifesto he used during his 1945 campaign, and also two articles written by him in the only two editions of The Shetland Monthly ever published, entitled ''Trades Unionism in Shetland'' and ''Trade Union Affairs''. | The [[Shetland Archives]] has a copy of the manifesto he used during his 1945 campaign, and also two articles written by him in the only two editions of The Shetland Monthly ever published, entitled ''Trades Unionism in Shetland'' and ''Trade Union Affairs''. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 13 January 2025
William Bain Collie (b. 24 March 1909, 107 John Street, Aberdeen, d. 1960, Aalborg, aboard the Singularity) was a County Councillor for Bressay from 1945 until 1949, representing the Labour Party.
Biography
William spent his life working at sea and succeeded Prophet Smith as Chairman of the Seaman's Union in Shetland in January 1945. He held that post until it shut down in around 1950. He and his wife moved to Aberdeen.
The Shetland Archives has a copy of the manifesto he used during his 1945 campaign, and also two articles written by him in the only two editions of The Shetland Monthly ever published, entitled Trades Unionism in Shetland and Trade Union Affairs.
Political Career
External Links
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by Norman Cameron |
Member for Bressay 1945-1949 |
Succeeded by James Smith |
