HUGHES, ROBERT CLINTON (1847-1935) was born at Auckland, the son of Robert Hughes (1821-1914), a Shropshireman. He arrived in New Plymouth as a young man and was apprenticed to W. Halse (q.v.), under whom he studied law and was duly admitted a solicitor. He practised for many years in New Plymouth.

Hughes was elected a member of the Provincial Council for New Plymouth in 1874, and sat until the abolition. He took a great interest in the amenities of the town, being a member of the Pukekura Park board from its inception until his death. He was a member of the town board (1884-89) and of various societies for beautifying the town and humanitarian objects. Hughes was the last surviving member of the Provincial Councils in the North Island (see SIR J. MILLS). He died on 18 Jan 1935.

Taranaki Herald, 19 Jan 1935; Cycl. N.Z., vi (p); Taranaki P.C. Proc.

Reference: Volume 1, page 226

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