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 accountant.
Spare time devoted to social and philanthropic elfort.
Acted as honorary secretary of several public institutions. Joned staff of N. S. P. C. C. as Speaker and Organiser, 1899. Assistant Secretary, 1900.
Assistant Director, 1904. Director, National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, since 1905.
(London 1909 1st National Society for the Prevention of Cr...)