Lerwick Town Council Election November 1947
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The 1947 Lerwick Town Council Election occurred on Tuesday 4 November.
Results
Electorate: 3,868
Turnout: 1,702 (44.0%)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Elected? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert A. Anderson | Labour | 958 | |
| John N. Inkster | Independent | 916 | |
| Alexander Morrison | Labour | 855 | |
| James D. Williamson | Independent | 779 | |
| James J. Paton | Labour | 712 | |
| Andrew T. Thomason | Labour | 691 | |
| George C. Fordyce | Independent | 640 | |
| Andrew M. Mouat | Independent | 514 | |