Lerwick Town Council Election November 1879
| Candidate | Result |
|---|---|
| James Hunter | Unopposed |
| Thomas Mouat Cameron | Unopposed |
| George Hay | Unopposed |
| Arthur Laurenson | Rejected |
| Candidate | Result |
|---|---|
| James Hunter | Unopposed |
| Thomas Mouat Cameron | Unopposed |
| George Hay | Unopposed |
| Arthur Laurenson | Rejected |