Robert Anderson (i)
| Born | 11 April 1903, Burravoe |
|---|---|
| Died | 26 June 1967, Lerwick |
| Provost | Lerwick Town Council 1950–1953 |
| Elections | 8 (8 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Robert Andrew 'Oily Bob' Anderson was an oil depot surveyor and a Lerwick Town Councillor, having been Provost between 1950 and 1953.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Lerwick Town Council By-Election February 1943 | Lerwick Town Council | Unanimously appointed | Elected |
| 1945 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1945 | Lerwick Town Council | 904 | Elected |
| 1947 | Lerwick Town Council Election November 1947 | Lerwick Town Council | 958 | Elected |
| 1953 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1953 | Lerwick Town Council | 1,144 | Elected |
| 1956 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1956 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1959 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1959 | Lerwick Town Council | 908 | Elected |
| 1962 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1962 | Lerwick Town Council | 1,248 | Elected |
| 1965 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1965 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Provosts
