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The plaque commemorates the centenary of the Real Property Act of 1857 - 1858, and Sir Robert Richard Torrens.
The Real Property Act 1858, was an Act of the Parliament of South Australia, with the long title of "An Act to simplify the Laws relating to the transfer and encumbrance of freehold and other interests in Land". After being introduced as a private member's bill by Sir Robert Richard Torrens, it was passed by both houses and assented to by the Governor of South Australia, on 27 January 1858.
It was the first law in the world to institute what has become known as the Torrens Title system of property law, and is sometimes referred to as the "Torrens Title" Act 1858.
Location
| Address: | Victoria Square, Torrens Building, Adelaide, 5000 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.927908 Long: 138.600806 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Government |
| Sub-Theme: | Colonial |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 1st July, 1958 |
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This Plaque Erected To Commemorate
The Centenary Of
THE REAL PROPERTY ACT1857 - 8
And In Honour Of
SIR ROBERT RICHARD TORRENS G.C.M.G. M.A.
Was Unveiled By
His Excellency The Lieutenant Governor
THE HONOURABLE
SIR JOHN MELLIS NAPIER K.C.M.G. LL. B.
On The First Of July 1958.
