In the enlarged legislative council elected in July 1851 Torrens was one of the four official nominees nominated by the governor and when responsible government came in, in October 1856, Torrens became treasurer in the ministry of Finniss.
Torrens became treasurer in the ministry of Finniss. This was in the enlarged legislative council. This enlarged legislative council was elected in July 1851 Torrens was one of the four official nominees and when responsible government came in. This was in October 1856. These four official nominees were nominated by the governor.