Ernie Shepherd (politician)
Ernie Shepherd | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Opposition (Victoria) | |
| In office 9 August 1957 – 12 September 1958 | |
| Preceded by | John Cain |
| Succeeded by | Clive Stoneham |
| Minister for Education | |
| In office 17 December 1952 – 7 June 1955 | |
| Premier | John Cain |
| Preceded by | Raymond Tovell |
| Succeeded by | William Leggatt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfred Ernest Shepherd 6 January 1901 Bendigo, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 12 September 1958 (aged 57) West Footscray, Victoria, Australia |
| Resting place | Fawkner Crematorium and Memorial Park |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Beatrice Vera Hancock |
Alfred Ernest "Ernie" Shepherd (6 January 1901 – 12 September 1958) was an Australian politician. He was an ALP member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for the electorates of Sunshine (1945–1955), Ascot Vale (1955–1958) and Footscray (1958). From 1952 to 1955, he was the Victorian Minister for Education in John Cain's cabinet, and from 1957 till his death was leader of the Labor Party in Victoria and Leader of the Opposition.[1]
References
- ^ Shepherd, Alfred Ernest, re-member (Victorian Parliament database).
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