Harold Davies (civil engineer)

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
  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. "Last link to designers of harbour bridge". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 25 July 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  3. "Brisbane engineer Harold Davies dies". ABC News (Australia). Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 15 July 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
  4. "Bridge engineer later pioneered kit buildings". The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
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