Difference between revisions of "George Spence"
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==Political Career== | ==Political Career== | ||
Revision as of 20:01, 14 January 2025
George Keith Spence (b. 15 September 1914, Reafirth, Yell, d. 12 October 1971, Scalloway) was a hotel proprietor and County Councillor, representing Yell South between 1949 and 1950, then Tingwall from 1950 until 1964.
Biography
George was the proprietor of the Scalloway Hotel, acquiring the re-opening the premises in August 1948 after its requisition for war time use in WWII. He remained the owner of the hotel until his death.
Political Career
- County Council Election May 1949
- Tingwall County Council By-Election August 1950
- County Council Election May 1952
- County Council Election May 1955
- County Council Election May 1961
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| Zetland County Council | ||
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| Preceded by John Williamson |
Member for Yell South 1949-1950 |
Succeeded by John Williamson |
| Preceded by George Ross |
Member for Tingwall 1950-1964 |
Succeeded by Andrew Irvine |
