Hugh Langwell

Hugh Langwell (1860 – 15 May 1933) was an Irish-born politician, trade unionist and public servant in New South Wales, Australia.

In 1900 he was appointed to the New South Wales Legislative Council by the protectionist Lyne government, but he resigned early in 1902,[12] after his controversial appointment as Commissioner of the Western Lands Board by the Progressive See government on a salary of £1,000 per year.

[15] The Government, not being prepared to accept his report sent Walter Bevan to further investigate the position on the island, only to get what were essentially the same recommendations.

[1] In 1931 the Lang government appointed a Royal Commission to inquire into the administration of the Western Lands Division, including whether the commissioners were guilty of misbehaviour or incompetence.

[18] The commissioner, Ernest Arthur Prior, found that they had been negligent and incompetent,[19] and they were dismissed on the advice of cabinet.