About Les Hughes
Lived 1884 – 1962 (aged 78). Les Hughes was an Australian australian rules football player.
Hughes is said to be Melbourne's first AFL/VFL football celebrity publican (TBC). In 1927, Hughes was the owner and Licensee of the Royal Derby Hotel in Fitzroy. He rebranded the hotel as the 'Les Hughes Royal Derby Hotel' whilst he was the publican.
Following his time at the Royal Derby, Hughes was later the Publican at the Aberdeen Hotel in Fitzroy North, and the Gasometer Hotel in Collingwood.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Hughes?
Australian rules footballer (1884-1962)
When was Les Hughes born?
Les Hughes was born on 18 April 1884 in Northcote.
When did Les Hughes die?
Les Hughes died on 27 September 1962 in Parkville.
What was Les Hughes's occupation?
Les Hughes was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Les Hughes?
Les Hughes was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Hughes. https://biography.guide/les-hughes/
MLA: "Les Hughes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-hughes/.
Chicago: "Les Hughes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-hughes/.
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