Then, he graduated thence to Trinity College, Oxford, where, in addition to a very satisfactory scholastic career, he gained his "blue" as one of the University eleven, and he was one of the best batsmen in England and was at one time placed second only to W. G. Grace in the estimation of the authorities on the game.
[2] Robertson has been ailing for many years, and was compelled to spend most of his time in travel, Davos, in Switzerland, being his headquarters for a greater part of his sojourn.
[3] On returning to Victoria he settled at Colac, and with his brothers administered the celebrated estate with which the name of Robertson is associated.
He was particularly concerned in the management of the fine Lincoln flock in respect of which the partners became known among the leading sheep-breeders in Australia.
Mr Robertson did not aspire to Parliamentary life, but he placed his services at the disposal of his neighbours for municipal duty.