1894 Leith Burgh Council election

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An Election to Leith Burgh Council was held on 6 November 1894, alongside the municipal elections across Scotland, and the wider British local elections. Contests took place in 3 of the burghs 6 wards, with candidates in the remaining 3 being returned unopposed. [1]

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Aggregate results

Leigh Burgh Council election, 1894 [1]
(Contested seats)
PartySeatsGainsLossesNet gain/lossSeats %Votes %Votes+/−
  Independent 3

Ward results

First Ward
1 seat [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent G. Craig617
Independent Rendall454
Majority 163
Turnout 1071
Independent hold Swing
Third Ward
1 seat [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Gibson614
Independent Inglis482
Independent Dickson473
Independent Sword376
Majority 132
Turnout 1945
Independent hold Swing

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "The Municipal Elections: Edinburgh". The Glasgow Herald. 7 November 1894. p. 8.
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