Ernie Shepherd Politician

Alfred Ernest "Ernie" Shepherd (6 January 1901 – 12 September 1958) was an Australian politician. He was an Australian Labor Party 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 to 1958 was leader of the Labor Party in Victoria and Leader of the Opposition.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 06, 1901
Birth nameAlfred Ernest Shepherd
Birth place
Bendigo , Australia
Date of deathSeptember 12, 1958
Place of death
West Footscray Victoria , Australia
Resting place
Fawkner Crematorium and Memorial Park

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Office holder

office
Minister for Education
Leader of the Opposition (Victoria)
party
Australian Labor Party
successor
Clive Stoneham
William Leggatt

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