Andrew Is the La Trobe any connection to one of the founders of the State of Victoria, Australia ? (He might have been the first governor; I am sure one of our colleagues across the ditch will follow up on this) He has streets, a valley, and a university named after him (and a library and probably many more things). I have come across an Edward La Trobe Hill, who was an architect in Rotorua (NZ) during a project researching historic buildings. His name comes from his mother's side and there are claims to a connection with the man in Victoria. Shirley Arabin Mount Maunganui, New Zealand .