Davis Hughes

Sir Davis Hughes
Minister for Public Works
In office
13 May 1965 – 17 January 1973
PremierRobert Askin
Preceded byNorm Ryan
Succeeded byLeon Punch
ConstituencyArmidale
Personal details
Born
William Davis Hughes

(1910-11-24)24 November 1910
Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Died16 March 2003(2003-03-16) (aged 92)
Erina, New South Wales, Australia
Political partyCountry Party
SpouseJoan 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.