Billy Hughes

Politician

1862-09-25 – 1952-10-28

Billy Hughes was an Australian politician who served as Prime Minister of Australia from 1915 to 1923. He was a central figure in early federal politics and led Australia through much of World War I.

Quotes by Billy Hughes

Without the Empire we should be tossed like a cork in the cross current of world politics. It is at once our sword and our shield.
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