Robert George Wyndham Herbert

Robert Herbert

Country

Australia

Birth - Death

1831 - 1905

Occupation

Politics

Notable Achievements

GCB

Description

Queensland's first Colonial Secretary and Premier (1859-1866). Notable for his education and land legislation policies. Returned to England and became Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies (1871-1893) and Chairman of the Tarrif Commission (1896). Recipient of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (1903). Lived throughout his adult life with John Bramston.

Further Reading/Research

• http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/herbert-sir-robert-george-wyndham-3757
• http://www.auspostalhistory.com/articles/86.php
• https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/documents/explore/education/factsheets/Factsheet_7.2_FirstPremier.pdf

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