Arthur A. Stephens

Arthur Augustus Stephens BA (21 March 1867 – 14 May 1914), generally referred to as Arthur A. Stephens, was founder and headmaster of Queen's College, Hobart, which ran from 1893 to 1912, when it was absorbed by Hutchins School.

History Stephens was the youngest son of William Stephens, which enabled him to attend the High School run by Rev. R. D. Poulett-Harris MA. There, at age 15, he achieved a first-class A.A. degree with honours from the Board of Education, He was active in the social life of New Town, was foundation secretary of St John's Club and organising secretary for charitable causes. He played cricket for New Town.

In 1886 Stephens founded the Newtown Classical and Commercial School, which he ran for three or four years, then for three years was assistant master with the Officer College in Hobart. and founded Queen's College, which soon gained a high reputation.

By 1912 he was suffering ill-health and accepted a takeover offer from the rapidly-expanding Hutchins School. It is likely the terms included an offer of employment as shortly after, once his health had improved, he was appointed vice-master of the great school. It was not to last long, however, as he died of anaemia less than two years later. His last wish was for old scholars of Queen's College to act as his pall-bearers.

Family On 28 June 1905 Stephens married Ida Ethel Marion Steele; they had two children.