Walter R. V. Skanes (April 3, 1896 – November 3, 1961) was a fisherman, oil worker, civil servant and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented St. Barbe in the Dominion of Newfoundland legislature from 1928 to 1932 as a Liberal.
He was born in Trout River, the son of Francis Skanes and Diana Payne and was educated at Bonne Bay. In 1920, he became a travelling mail clerk. Skanes married May Roberts in 1926.[1] After retiring from politics in 1932, he was employed in the civil service and private companies.[2] He died in St. John's at the age of 65.[3]
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