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Harold Davies (civil engineer)

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Harold Naunton Davies MBE[1] (born 17 November 1903 - died 12 July 2009)[2] was an Australian civil engineer.[3]

Davies was educated at Ashfield Boys High School and at the University of Sydney, where he was awarded Bachelor of Engineering degree.[4]

Davies was an assistant to John Bradfield in the design and construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.[2]

During World War II, Davies designed "build by numbers" airfield buildings and accommodation for soldiers. They could be constructed by the servicemen themselves, instead of specialists.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Supplement to the London Gazette 1 January 1976 - page 22" (PDF). The London Gazette. Government of the United Kingdom. 1 January 1976. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Brisbane engineer Harold Davies dies". ABC News (Australia). Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 July 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  3. ^ a b "Bridge engineer later pioneered kit buildings". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2018.