Talk:Herbert Hyland

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The highway was named after the deceased Sir Herbert Hyland, a well known man throughout Gippsland. He was a politician, holding a seat for the Country Party (now the National Party of Australia) for 41 years (1929-70). He was leader of the Country party from 1955-1964, and held a number of ministerial positions between 1936-1952, including that of Minister of Transport. In this role, he drove the famous H220 steam engine, Heavy Harry, on its "Maiden Voyage". H220 is currently in a museum in Williamstown, Victoria.
Sir Herbert was known as a true "Honest Politician", and had a true passion for his job. After proving himself to be a worthy member of society, Mr. Hyland was knighted by the Queen.

--Scott Davis Talk 04:44, 13 December 2005 (UTC)Reply

His lady Widow? Joan's birth name was Elsie Joan Atkin born 1921 died 2013. Herbert was Joan's second marriage choosing to marry just before Herberts passing in 1970. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 103.36.5.61 (talk) 03:21, 28 May 2018 (UTC)Reply