Ernie Shepherd (politician)
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]
Ernie Shepherd | |
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| Leader of the Opposition of Victoria Elections: 1958 | |
| In office 20 August 1957 – 12 September 1958 | |
| Premier | Henry Bolte |
| Deputy | Clive Stoneham |
| Preceded by | John Cain Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Clive Stoneham |
| Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria | |
| In office 9 August 1957 – 12 September 1958 | |
| Deputy | Clive Stoneham |
| Preceded by | John Cain Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Clive Stoneham |
| Minister for Education | |
| In office 17 December 1952 – 7 June 1955 | |
| Premier | John Cain Sr. |
| Preceded by | Raymond Tovell |
| Succeeded by | William Leggatt |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Footscray | |
| In office 31 May 1958 – 12 September 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Roy Schintler |
| Succeeded by | William Divers |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Ascot Vale | |
| In office 28 May 1955 – 18 April 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Sunshine | |
| In office 10 November 1945 – 22 April 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| 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 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Beatrice Vera Hancock (m. 1926) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Pattern-maker |
References
- Shepherd, Alfred Ernest, re-member (Victorian Parliament database).
| Victorian Legislative Assembly | ||
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| District created | Member for Sunshine 1945–1955 |
District abolished |
| District created | Member for Ascot Vale 1955–1958 |
District abolished |
| Preceded by Roy Schintler |
Member for Footscray 1958 |
Succeeded by William Divers |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Raymond Tovell |
Minister for Education 1952–1955 |
Succeeded by William Leggatt |
| Preceded by John Cain, Sr. |
Leader of the Opposition (Victoria) 1957–1958 |
Succeeded by Clive Stoneham |
| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by John Cain, Sr. |
Leader of the Labor Party in Victoria 1957–1958 |
Succeeded by Clive Stoneham |
Leaders of the Australian Labor Party (Victorian Branch) | ||
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