| 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 | Australian Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Beatrice Vera Hancock |
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.[1]
| 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 |