William Hudson Scientist

Sir William (Bill) Hudson, KBE FRS (27 April 1896 – 12 September 1978), was a New Zealand-born engineer who headed construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme for hydroelectricity and irrigation in Australia from 1949 to 1967, when he reluctantly retired at 71. The scheme was completed in 1974, under budget and before time.

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William Hudson
Alias (AKA)Bill Hudson
Birth dateApril 27, 1896
Birth nameWilliam Hudson
Birth place
Nelson New Zealand
Date of deathSeptember 12, 1978
Place of death
Red Hill Australian Capital Territory

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