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City and County Elections
The opening paragraph describes how the first 'general' election held in the city of Aberdeen was conducted. The leader mentions some of Alexander Bannermans's views on pressing subjects of the day and hopes that the electors will have no cause to…
City Election
This list shows the supporters of James Hadden. At that time he was Lord Provost of Aberdeen, in his effort to secure a seat in Parliament at the first election after the Reform Act was passed.
City Election
In spite of Mr Ross, a Conservative, being unable to attend meetings in Aberdeen, his supporters still wished to show their support for him.
City of Aberdeen Registration of Voters
A notice to remind potential electors to register.
City of Aberdeen Second Ward Poll Book for the Election of Three Councillors
This poll book from 1843 lists those entitled to vote in the second ward of Aberdeen City. The names and occupations of those standing are listed across the top of the page. The number of votes for each cadidate is listed cumulatively, and the final…
Civil defence literature. A small booklet with a message from the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for Scotland explaining that civil defence is to "adapt ourselves to the reality that we at present must live with, and to prepare ourselves so that we could alleviate the suffering which war would cause if it came". Further in the text are headings such as "Why bother with civil defence?" and "But surely there is no real protection against a nuclear attack?".
Modern (20th century) civil defence literature. 'Civil Defence why we need it' HMSO 1986.
