Harold Davies (civil engineer) explained

Harold Naunton Davies ^[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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Supplement to the London Gazette 1 January 1976 - page 22. 1 January 1976. The London Gazette. Government of the United Kingdom. 17 October 2018.
2. News: Last link to designers of harbour bridge. 25 July 2009. The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 17 October 2018.
3. News: Brisbane engineer Harold Davies dies. 15 July 2009. ABC News (Australia). Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 17 October 2018.
4. News: Bridge engineer later pioneered kit buildings. 7 August 2009. The Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Media. 17 October 2018.