William A. “Billy” Hughes, 68, of Bernville, passed away Thursday, January 28th, in the Reading Hospital of natural causes. He was married to Beverly A. (Bubbenmoyer) Hughes. Born in West ...

Prime Minister Billy Hughes called two referenda on conscription for military service outside Australia, in 1916 and 1917. Both were defeated, the second by a greater margin than the first.

The fortunes of Fife’s fishing industry may fluctuate like the spring tides, but the sea continues to exert a compelling hold on men such as Billy Hughes. Having entered the industry as an ...

Former conservative members include Prime Minister Billy Hughes (1922-49), and William Jack (1949-66). Hughes had represented West Sydney for Labor until the conscription split forced him to move ...