Robert Blance
| Born | 26 August 1889, Lerwick |
|---|---|
| Died | 2 October 1963, Lerwick |
| Provost | Lerwick Town Council 1959–1962 |
| Elections | 6 (4 won) |
| Bayanne | Genealogy page |
Robert Bruce Blance was a Post Office clerk, telegraphist and a Lerwick Town Councillor between 1950 and 1962. He unsuccessfully contested the 1949 and the 1950 Lerwick Town Council election.
Biography
Robert worked his entire career for the Post Office, rising to the level of assistant postmaster by the time he retired around the late 1940's.
He was a staunch Labour Party supporter, serving as Secretary and Treasurer of the local branch.
Political Career
| Year | Election | Council | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1949 | Lerwick Town Council | 555 | Not elected |
| 1950 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1950 | Lerwick Town Council | 570 | Not elected |
| 1950 | Lerwick Town Council By-Election September 1950 | Lerwick Town Council | Unanimously appointed | Elected |
| 1951 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1951 | Lerwick Town Council | 512 | Elected |
| 1954 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1954 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
| 1957 | Lerwick Town Council Election May 1957 | Lerwick Town Council | Unopposed | Elected |
Provosts
