Son of Colonel Robert Torrens, MP, one of the founders of South Australia. He was appointed to an official position in Adelaide in 1851 and later became Premier for a while, but returned to England in 1863, later becoming M.P. and dying on 31 August 1884. [Source: Tawa Flat and the Old Porirua Road by A H Carman, p 116]
Torrens, Robert Richard (Sir), 1814-1884
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Manuscript
Land Transfer Office : Wellington land deeds
Date: 1840-1890
Reference: fMS-256
Description: Mainly land deeds (conveyance, right of way, grants, leases, tenancy agreements, mortgages), includes certificates of New Zealand Company shares Includes discharge certificate from 65th Regiment of Foot for Private James McFadden, 1861 Variations in title - Spine title: Old land deeds of Wellington Quantity: 1 volume(s) (110 pieces). Physical Description: Mss (50 cm; brown linen tie folder) Finding Aids: Calendar of contents available.