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Latest revision as of 09:05, 13 March 2020
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The 1871 Lerwick Town Council Election occurred on 7 September.
Limited information is available regarding Town Council elections between 1818 and the early 1870's, as all information was recorded in the council minutes - which only listed the winning candidates but not how many votes they received.
Until 1877, elections were held every 3 years (from 1820) and used the format which saw two Bailies appointed, and 8-9 councillors elected by popular vote. The councillors are listed in order of how many votes they received, however as there was no information available on vote counts, the candidates will be listed as being Unopposed.
Results
Electorate:
Turnout: N/A
|
Candidate |
Votes |
Elected? |
| Charles Gilbert Duncan | Appointed as Senior Bailie | 
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| John Robertson Sr | Appointed as Junior Bailie |
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| Arthur Laurenson | 56 |
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| John Robertson Jr | 52 |
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| Charles Robertson | 51 |
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| Robert Linklater | 50 |
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| Peter Garriock | 50 (chose to reject, asked to appoint Laurence Stove instead) | 
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| John Tait | 49 |
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| Charles Merrylees | 47 |
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| Robert Stout | 46 |
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| Robert C. J. Anderson | 41 |
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| Laurence Stove | Elected as councillor |
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