Ernest James Stevens
| The Hon Ernest Stevens |
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Ernest James Stevens, 1905
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Warrego |
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| In office 14 November 1878 – 17 August 1883 |
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| Preceded by | William Walsh |
| Succeeded by | John Donaldson |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Logan |
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| In office 17 August 1883 – 4 April 1896 |
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| Preceded by | Peter McLean |
| Succeeded by | John Donaldson |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Council | |
| In office 6 April 1899 – 7 September 1920 |
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| Born | Ernest James Stevens 10 July 1845 Melbourne |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Brisbane, Australia |
| Resting place | Southport Cemetery |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Ada Constance Jackson (m.1877 d.1913) |
| Occupation | Company chairman and director |
| Religion | Church of England |
Ernest James Stevens (1845–1922) was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and a Member of the Queensland Legislative Council.
Early life
Ernest James Stevens was born in 1845 in Victoria, the son of Frederick Perkins Stevens and his wife Jane (née Rule).[1][2]
In 1877 he married Ada Constance Jackson in Casterton, Victoria.[2]
Political life
Ernest Stevens was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly to represent the electoral district of Warrego from 14 November 1878 to 17 August 1883.[3]
He was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly to represent the electoral district of Logan from 17 August 1883 to 4 April 1896.[3]
On 6 April 1899 he was appointed a life member of the Queensland Legislative Council, an appointment that terminated with his retirement on 7 September 1920.[3][4]
Later life
Ernest Stevens died on 3 March 1922 in a Brisbane private hospital, following a period of ill-health. He was buried in Southport Cemetery on 4 March 1922.[1][2][5]
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| Preceded by | Member for Warrego 1878–1883 |
Succeeded by John Donaldson |
| Preceded by | Member for Logan 1883–1896 |
Succeeded by John Donaldson |
