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
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 (1901-01-06)6 January 1901 Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
Died	12 September 1958(1958-09-12) (aged 57) West Footscray, Victoria, Australia
Resting place	Fawkner Crematorium and Memorial Park
Political party	Labor Party
Spouse(s)	Beatrice Vera Hancock

References

1. Shepherd, Alfred Ernest, re-member (Victorian Parliament database).

Victorian Legislative Assembly
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