Torrens, Australian Capital Territory Torrens, Australian Capital Territory Torrens (postcode 2607) is a suburb in the Woden Valley district of Canberra, Australia. It is located along the district's southern edge. The suburb is named after Sir Robert Torrens, a former Premier of South Australia. The suburb was gazetted on 12 May 1966. Streets in Torrens are named after South Australian pioneers. Torrens adjoins the suburbs of Pearce, Mawson and Farrer. It is bounded by Beasley Street to the north, Athllon Drive to the east, and the Canberra Nature Park to the south. To the west the skyline is dominated by the Mount Taylor nature
James H. Torrens James H. Torrens James H. Torrens (September 12, 1874 – April 5, 1952) was a congressman and New York Tammany Hall figure in the first half of the 20th century. Born in New York City on September 12, 1874, Torrens attended the city's public schools. Torrens was also for many years the vice president and treasurer of the D. Emil Klein Company, cigar manufacturers. During the early 1930s, Torrens served as vice president and general director of the Washington Heights Chamber of Commerce. Torrens was a member of the Tammany Hall organization and served as Democratic leader of New York's