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    Compton, Plymouth County Borough Council

    At the most recent election (1 November 1947), W. Blakeney (Conservative Party) won Compton, with a majority of 1,008 votes on a turnout of 55.5%.

    Area type
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    Plymouth County Borough Council
    Elections recorded
    3
    Recorded results
    11
    Compton: Local elections 1 Nov 1947Turnout 55.5%, electorate 8,253
    CandidatePartyVotesShareElected
    W. BlakeneyConservative Party2,79661%Yes
    K. AngusThe Labour Party1,78839%No
    Compton: Local elections 1 Nov 1946Turnout 45.2%, electorate 8,314
    CandidatePartyVotesShareElected
    F. LeatherbyConservative Party2,16057.5%Yes
    W. PawleyThe Labour Party1,59842.5%No
    Compton: Local Elections 1945Turnout 45.7%, electorate 7,713
    CandidatePartyVotesShareElected
    C. HuntThe Labour Party1,54822%Yes
    G. VosperThe Labour Party1,51821.5%Yes
    J. WoollandConservative Party1,29318.3%No
    J. AllworkConservative Party1,02814.6%No
    W. HickThe Liberal Party6389.1%No
    A. WattsI.Lib6058.6%No
    P. WhiteIndependent4185.9%No

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