John Bruce was replaced by Frederick Weld in 1869, and Barlee again became an influential figure.
The town was formerly known as Port Weld after a former Governor, Frederick Weld.
He was private secretary to Sir Frederick Weld when Governor of Tasmania for two years, and was commandant of the local forces of that colony from June 1878 to May 1880.
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