Alexander Ratter
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Alexander Reid Sandison Ratter (b. 14 February 1863, Lerwick, d. 18 December 1943, Lerwick) was a letterpress printer and Lerwick Town Councillor who had a lengthy period in office, starting in 1905 and finishing in 1929. He was also one of the first Shetland socialist/Labour councillors when he was elected in 1905.
He unsuccessfully contested the 1929 Lerwick Town Council election.
Political Career
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1905
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1908
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1911
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1920
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1923
- Lerwick Town Council Election November 1926
