Scrawny politician began in politics by orating on the street corners of Sydney. Read a biography, or see a portrait of the "Little Digger."
School project offers a basic overview of the life and career of Australia's 11th prime minister. Read a letter about why Hughes is so important.
Born an Englishman, Hughes moved to Australia where he worked as a teacher, an actor, a factory hand, and a cook before becoming prime minister.
Follow the life of this English-born politician from immigrant and bush worker to war-time prime minister from this biography.