Alexander Ratter

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Alexander Reid Saunders 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.

Biography

Alex was the county librarian and School Attendance Officer in Lerwick.

Political Career

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