Sir Bertram Sydney Barnsdale Stevens

Colonial Treasurer   16.4.1929 - 3.11.1930
(Bavin Ministry No.44  18.10.1927 - 3.11.1930)

Premier & Colonial Treasurer   16.5.1932 - 10.2.1935
(Stevens-Bruxner Ministry No.46  16.5.1932 - 10.2.1935)

Premier & Colonial Treasurer   11.2.1935 - 13.4.1938
(Stevens-Bruxner Ministry No.47  11.2.1935 - 13.4.1938)

Premier & Colonial Treasurer   13.4.1938 - 13.10.1938
(Stevens-Bruxner Ministry No.48  13.4.1938 - 5.8.1939)

Born Redfern, Sydney, 2 January 1889 son of John, carpenter, and Sarah Barnsdale.

Educated Fort Street High.

Accountant and author.  Employed as clerk Sydney Municipal Council, joined Public Service as Clerk, Local Government Department 1912, Inspector Public Service Board 1920, Under Secretary and Director of Finance Treasury Department 1924 and shortly resigned having clashed with Premier JT Lang in 1925. 

'Slick in appearance, with very short hair and a pronounced widow’s peak, Stevens worked with almost fanatical energy and dedication.’ 

Leader United Australia Party 1932-1939.  Member for Croydon 1927-1940, Premier 1932-1939.

Married Edith Lillie Anderson 1914. One son and two daughters.

Died 24 March 1973, Concord West, State funeral from Croydon Methodist Church and Pine Grove Memorial Park.