1929
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- The copper mine at Sandlodge was closed after a financial loss.
- Eshaness Lighthouse at Caldersgeo, was first lit.
- Margaret Stout Robertson, author of Sons and daughters of Shetland 1800-1900 (1991) is born
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January
- 4th
Photographer Bobby Tulloch was born.
February
- 13th
Lunnasting Up Helly-Aa, Guizer Jarl, Magnus McWhirter
May
- 30th
General Election, Robert William Hamilton (Liberal) wins. Majority: 2,852
June
- 21st
The Peterhead registered steam drifter Slains Castle sank approx 43 miles SE of Bressay.
July
- 15th
Poet Rhoda Bulter was born
