Joseph Hughes
1843 — 27 July 1920
Joseph Hughes (5‑40‑19)
Joseph Hughes was born in Manchester England in 1843 and came to Queensland when he was 20. He entered the public service as sub-collector of Customs and police magistrate at Bundaberg, was later appointed Registrar General at Brisbane and held that position until 1902 when he was chosen as the first Income Tax Commissioner for Queensland. He passed away at his residence in Park Road Milton on 27 July 1920 at the age of 78.