Ernest Wetherell
Ernest "Ern" Wetherell (26 March 1893 – 31 March 1969) was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1949 until 1965. He was a member of the Labor Party and held numerous ministerial positions between 1953 and 1962.
The Honourable Ernest Wetherell | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Education | |
| In office 31 May 1960 – 13 May 1965 | |
| Premier | Robert Heffron Jack Renshaw |
| Preceded by | Robert Heffron |
| Succeeded by | Charles Cutler |
| Minister for Transport | |
| In office 16 September 1953 – 15 March 1956 | |
| Premier | Joseph Cahill |
| Preceded by | Clarrie Martin |
| Succeeded by | George Enticknap |
| Member of the New South Wales Parliament for Cobar | |
| In office 12 March 1949 – 31 March 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Mat Davidson |
| Succeeded by | Lew Johnstone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 March 1893 near Mount Egerton, Colony of Victoria |
| Died | 31 March 1969 (aged 76) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Political party | Labor Party |
| Spouse | Florence Scott |
| Children | William, Maureen and Thomas |
| Occupation | Miner, unionist, journalist |
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