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Charles Walter Sneyd-Kynnersley
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| Acting Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements | |
| In office 7 December 1899 – 5 July 1901 Serving with Sir Walter Egerton
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| Monarch | Victoria Edward VII |
| Governor | James Alexander Swettenham (Acting) |
| Preceded by | James Alexander Swettenham |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Thomas Taylor |
| Resident Councillor of Penang | |
| In office 1897–1904 |
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| Preceded by | Allan Maclean Skinner |
| Succeeded by | James Kortright Birch |
| Resident Councillor of Malacca | |
| In office 1895–1897 |
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| Preceded by | Dudley Francis Amelius Hervey |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Philip Talbot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1849 |
| Died | 11 July 1904 (aged 54–55) Wimbledon, London |
| Cause of death | heart failure |
| Spouse |
Ada Maud
(m. 1884–1904) |
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| Occupation | Colonial Administrator |
Charles Walter Sneyd-Kynnersley (1849 – 11 July 1904) was an important British official. He worked in the Straits Settlements, which were British territories in Southeast Asia. These included places like Singapore, Penang, and Malacca. He joined the government service there in 1872. Charles Sneyd-Kynnersley held many key roles, including acting Colonial Secretary.
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Early Career in Straits Settlements
Charles Sneyd-Kynnersley began his career in 1872. He joined the Straits Settlements Civil Service. This was the group of people who helped run the British government in the region.
In 1877, he took on a new role. He became the Superintendent of Prisons in Penang. This meant he was in charge of the prisons there.
Later, in 1881, he became the First Magistrate of Penang. A magistrate is like a judge who handles smaller legal cases. He then became the First Magistrate of Singapore in 1890.
Important Leadership Roles
Charles continued to rise in his career. In 1895, he was appointed as the Resident Councillor of Malacca. This was a senior position, like a local governor.
Two years later, in 1897, he became the Resident Councillor of Penang. This appointment was made permanent after the previous official retired.
In 1899, he took on a very high position. He became the acting Colonial Secretary. This role was like a chief administrator for the entire Straits Settlements. He worked alongside Sir Walter Egerton during this time.
The Kynnersley Report
In January 1902, Charles was asked to lead a special group. This group was called a commission. Its job was to study English education in the Straits Settlements.
They looked closely at secondary schools and technical training. The commission presented its findings on June 6, 1902. Their report was officially named Report of the Commission of Enquiry into the System of English Education in the Colony. It became widely known as the Kynnersley Report.
About Charles's Life
Charles Walter Sneyd-Kynnersley was born in 1849. His father was Thomas Clement Sneyd-Kynnersley. Charles went to school in Rugby, Warwickshire, England.
In 1884, he married Ada Maud. She was the daughter of Rev. George Nash.
Charles passed away on July 11, 1904. He died from heart failure in Wimbledon, London. After his death, his wife Ada Maud later married Sir Walter Egerton.
Special Recognition
Charles received an important honour in 1899. He was made a Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (CMG). This award recognized his excellent service to the British Empire.
