Sir Davis Hughes | |
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Minister for Public Works | |
In office 13 May 1965 – 17 January 1973 | |
Premier | Robert Askin |
Preceded by | Norm Ryan |
Succeeded by | Leon Punch |
Constituency | Armidale |
Personal details | |
Born | William Davis Hughes 24 November 1910 Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
Died | 16 March 2003 Erina, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 92)
Political party | Country Party |
Spouse | Joan Johnson (1940–2003; his death) |
Sir William Davis Hughes (24 November 1910 – 16 March 2003) was an Australian politician. He was notable for his involvement in the controversial resignation of architect Jørn Utzon from the Sydney Opera House project in 1966.