Ernest Austin | |
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| Born | 1890 |
| Died | 22 September 1913 (aged 22-23) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | Murder Rape |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Date | 8 June 1913 |
| Location(s) | Yugar, Queensland |
| Target(s) | Ivy Mitchell, 11 |
Ernest Austin (1890 – 22 September 1913) was an Australian criminal, notable for being the last person to receive capital punishment in Queensland.
- ^ 100th Anniversary of the last Queensland hanging in Boggo Road Gaol Archived 14 July 2014 at the Wayback Machine — Queensland Police. Retrieved 11 July 2014.