Background
PEACE, Walter was born on October 19, 1840. 2nd son of late James Peace, Professor of Music, Huddersfield.
PEACE, Walter was born on October 19, 1840. 2nd son of late James Peace, Professor of Music, Huddersfield.
Huddersfield; privately.
Went to Natal, 1863; in business there as a merchant and shipper till 1879. Travelled often to Cape Colony and Mauritius for business purposes. Took active interest in public affairs of Natal.
Became Natal Government Emigration Agent, and agent for Natal Harbour Board in England, 1880.
Was Belgian Consul in Natal, 1870-1879. Portuguese Vice-Consul, 1870-1878.
Member Tariff Commission, 1004. Agent-General for Natal, 1893-1904.
Royal Commissioner for the Paris Exhibition, 1900.
An original member of the Advisory Committee of the Board of Trade. Member of the Tariff Reform Commission. Cartulary-register 1897.
I.S.0.1905.
Clubs: Saint Stephen’s, Durban.
Spouse 1869, Caroline, y.daughter of William Til brook, Woodham Lodge, near Chelmsford, 1869.