10 Facts About Ernest Buttenshaw

Ernest Albert Buttenshaw was an Australian politician and member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1917 until 1932.

Ernest Buttenshaw was a member of the Nationalist Party of Australia until 1920, when he helped to establish the Progressive Party.

Ernest Buttenshaw was the party leader between 1925 and 1932 and held a number of government ministries.

Ernest Buttenshaw's father, was a blacksmith and he was educated to elementary level at Young Superior School.

Ernest Buttenshaw initially worked as a delivery boy for the Post Office and later became a farmer.

Ernest Buttenshaw was the Acting Premier while Bavin was on a loan raising trip to the United Kingdom between April and August 1929.

In 1932, Ernest Buttenshaw stood down in favour of Bruxner and became deputy leader again.

Ernest Buttenshaw held the position of Secretary for Lands in the government of Bertram Stevens.

Ernest Buttenshaw was a keen tennis player and coached Harry Hopman.

Ernest Buttenshaw retired at the 1938 election and died at his home in Ashfield on 26 June 1950.