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19th-century South Australian politician responsible for the introduction of Torrens title

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Sir Robert Richard Torrens,, also known as Robert Richard Chute Torrens, was an Irish-born parliamentarian, writer, and land reformer. After a move to London in 1836, he became prominent in the early years of the Colony of South Australia, emigrating after being appointed to a civil service position there in 1840.

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1884Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George
1872Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George

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Sir Robert Richard Torrens,, also known as Robert Richard Chute Torrens, was an Irish-born parliamentarian, writer, and land reformer. After a move to London in 1836, he became prominent in the early years of the Colony of South Australia, emigrating after being appointed to a civil service position there in 1840. He was Colonial Treasurer and Registrar-General from 1852 to 1857 and then the third Premier of South Australia for a single month in September 1857.

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Australia
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1812 to 1884 · aged 72
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