John Forrest held numerous important political positions. He was Colonial Secretary of Western Australia from 4 December 1894 until 28 April 1898.

It was named after Lord Hobart, the Colonial Secretary. at the time (early 1800s)

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Gisborne was named after the colonial secretary of New Zealand, William Gisborne, in the mid-19th century.

The name Hobart Town was adopted by the settlement in June 1804, after Lord Hobart the Colonial Secretary in England.