Background
PARR, Robert John was born in Torquay. Son of John Parr.
PARR, Robert John was born in Torquay. Son of John Parr.
Studied at Trinity Elementary School, Torquay. Night school, and continuous private study. Started work early, going from trade into commercial life, and afterwards becoming an accountants
Spare time devoted to social and philanthropic elfort.
Acted as honorary secretary of several public institutions. Joned staff of North. South. P. Creative Commons as Speaker and Organiser, 1899. Assistant Secretary, 1900.
Assistant Director, 1904.
Director, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, since 1905.