George Blance
| Born | 9 June 1905, Lerwick |
|---|---|
| Died | 11 March 1977, Lerwick |
| Convener | Zetland County Council 1973–1975 |
| Elections | 4 (3 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
George William 'Dodie Willie' Blance was Headmaster of the Lerwick Central School, Lerwick Town Councillor, Convener of the Zetland County Council from 1973 until it's dissolution in 1975, the Guizer Jarl for the 1950 Lerwick Up Helly Aa and helped pioneer the Lerwick Junior Up Helly Aa. He unsuccessfully contested the Lerwick Twageos seat at the inaugural Shetland Islands Council election in 1974.
Biography
In his youth, George was an active football player who represented Shetland in inter-county games, and after his time on the pitch came to an end, he became the President of the Shetland Football Association.
In the 1930s, George was appointed as headmaster of the Lerwick Central School, and held that post until 1966.
He was Guizer Jarl in 1950.
During WWII, he was in command of the Air Cadets, and the chairman of the organisation committee that raised money for charity.
As Convener, it was George's signature on the document that saw the Shetland Islands benefit immensely from the oil trade.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1967 | Lerwick Town Council | 1,198 | Elected |
| 1970 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1970 | Lerwick Town Council | 963 | Elected |
| 1973 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1973 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1974 | Shetland Islands Council Election May 1974 (Lerwick Twageos) | Shetland Islands Council | 203 | Not elected |
