Edward Lewis Brockman facts for kids
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Sir
Edward Lewis Brockman
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| Chief Secretary, Federated Malay States | |
| In office 4 September 1911 – 1920 |
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| Monarch | George V |
| Preceded by | Sir Arthur Young as Resident-General of the FMS |
| Succeeded by | William George Maxwell |
| 11th Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements | |
| In office 1 February 1911 – 4 September 1911 |
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| Monarch | George V |
| Governor | Sir John Anderson |
| Preceded by | Sir Arthur Young |
| Succeeded by | Richard James Wilkinson |
| Resident of Pahang | |
| In office November 1908 – 1910 |
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| Monarch | Edward VII |
| Governor | Sir John Anderson |
| Preceded by | Cecil Wray Harvey Chevallier (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Warren Delabere Barnes |
| Acting Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements | |
| In office 13 April 1905 – 29 June 1906 |
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| Preceded by | Frederick George Penney |
| Succeeded by | Captain Arthur Young |
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| Born | 29 June 1865 |
| Died | 10 January 1943 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Colonial administrator |
Sir Edward Lewis Brockman (born June 29, 1865 – died January 10, 1943) was an important British official. He worked in what was then called British Malaya. He was the Colonial Secretary to the Straits Settlements for a short time in 1911. After that, he became the Chief Secretary for the Federated Malay States (FMS) from 1911 to 1920. He helped start the Town Planning Committee in Kuala Lumpur. This committee was in charge of planning how the city would grow. A road in Kuala Lumpur, Brockman Road (now called Jalan Dato' Onn), was named after him.
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A Career in Public Service
Edward Brockman began his career in December 1886. He started as a cadet, which is like a trainee, in the Straits Settlement Service. Soon after, in October 1887, he became a private secretary to the acting Governor of Straits Settlement.
Early Roles and Responsibilities
Brockman quickly took on more important jobs. In June 1889, he became the Registrar of Deeds in Penang. This meant he was in charge of official property records. The next year, he was appointed as the Third Magistrate of Penang. He also worked as the Acting Collector of Land Revenue in Penang. This role involved collecting taxes on land.
In July 1891, he became a District Officer in Bukit Mertajam. He was also a Coroner for Province Wellesley. A coroner investigates deaths. He continued to move up, serving as an acting Assistant Colonial Secretary in February 1892.
Moving Up the Ranks
By March 1892, Brockman was the District Officer of Penang. He also served as acting Assistant Colonial Secretary again in 1895 and 1896. These roles helped him gain more experience in how the government worked.
In June 1896, he became the Collector of Land Revenue in Singapore. Later, in August 1897, he was made Assistant Colonial Secretary. This was a key position in the government. He then became the Collector of Land Revenue in Malacca in August 1898. In 1899, he was the acting First Magistrate in Singapore.
Senior Positions and Leadership
By February 1902, Brockman was the Senior District Officer of Province Wellesley. He also worked as a commissioner for the Courts of Requests in Singapore. In September 1903, he was appointed Assistant Colonial Secretary. He even served as the Acting Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements from April 1905 to July 1906.
In April 1907, he became the Acting Federal Secretary for the Federated Malay States (FMS). He was officially given this job in July 1907. He then served as the acting Resident of Perak in April 1908. In November 1908, he became the Resident of Pahang. A Resident was a senior British official who advised the local ruler.
Top Roles in Malaya
On February 1, 1911, Edward Brockman was appointed Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements. This was a very important job. Later that year, on September 4, he moved to Kuala Lumpur. There, he took on the role of Chief Secretary for the Federated Malay States. This was one of the highest positions for a British official in Malaya. He held this role until 1920.
After he retired from his main government roles, Brockman continued to be active. From 1921 to 1925, he worked as an agent for the Malay States Information Agency in London. This agency helped share information about the Malay States.
Personal Life
Edward Brockman married Mrs. F. S. B. Gaffney on October 28, 1907. He retired in 1920 after working for 34 years in Malaya and the Straits Settlements.
Honours and Awards
Sir Edward Lewis Brockman received special awards for his service. These awards showed how important his work was.
United Kingdom :
He was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1908. This is an honour given for important service to the British Empire.- In 1913, he was made a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG). This honour meant he could use the title "Sir" before his name.
