William Clark Hodgman (14 May 1909 – 3 May 1997) was a

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n politician. He served as a Member of the House of Assembly for Denison from 1955 to 1964 and a Member of the Legislative Council from 1971 to 1983. He was

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from 1981 to 1983. Originally a Liberal, he became an independent in 1959. William Clark Hodgman was the father of politicians Michael Hodgman and Peter Hodgman, and the grandfather of the 45th

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and Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, Will Hodgman.

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