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Frederick George Penney
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| 9th Colonial Secretary of Straits Settlements | |
| In office 1 January 1905 – 13 April 1905 |
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| Governor | Sir John Anderson |
| Preceded by | Sir William Thomas Taylor |
| Succeeded by | Edward Lewis Brockman (acting) Captain Arthur Young |
| Colonial Treasurer of Straits Settlements | |
| In office 24 August 1898 – 31 December 1904 |
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| Born | c. 1856 |
| Died | 5 August 1928 (aged 71–72) Bexhill-on-Sea |
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| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Profession | Colonial Administrator |
Frederick George Penney (born around 1856, died August 5, 1928) was a British colonial administrator. He worked for the government in the Straits Settlements, which were British territories in Southeast Asia. He started his career there in 1876 and eventually became the Colonial Secretary before he retired in 1906.
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About Frederick Penney
Early Life and Education
Frederick George Penney was the son of William Penney, Lord Kinloch and Louisa Jane Campbell. He studied at the University of Edinburgh and earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree.
Career in the Straits Settlements
Frederick Penney had a long career helping to manage the British territories known as the Straits Settlements. These included places like Singapore, Penang, and Malacca.
- Starting Out (1876-1883):
- In 1876, he began as a "Cadet" in the Straits Settlements. This was like an entry-level position for future administrators.
- By 1879, he was an Acting Coroner in Singapore. A coroner investigates deaths.
- In 1880, he worked as the Acting Collector of Land Revenue in Penang. This role involved collecting taxes related to land.
- In 1883, he became a Second Magistrate and Commissioner of the Court of Requests in Penang. He then moved to Singapore for the same job. A magistrate is like a judge for smaller cases.
- Moving Up (1884-1897):
- In 1884, he became the Acting First Magistrate in Singapore.
- From 1886 to 1887, he was the Acting Second Assistant Colonial Secretary. This role supported the main Colonial Secretary.
- In 1887, he was appointed Inspector of Schools for the Straits Settlements, overseeing education.
- By 1889, he was the Acting Assistant Colonial Secretary.
- In 1890, he was promoted to Senior District Officer in Province Wellesley, while also continuing as Acting Assistant Colonial Secretary. A District Officer managed a specific area.
- Senior Roles (1897-1905):
- In 1897, he took on the important role of Acting Colonial Treasurer. This meant he was in charge of the government's money. He also became a member of the Legislative Council, which helped make laws.
- In 1898, he was officially appointed as the Colonial Treasurer and Collector of Stamp Duties.
- In 1904, he became the Resident Councillor of Malacca, a very senior position, while still being the Colonial Treasurer.
- Finally, on January 1, 1905, Frederick Penney was appointed the Colonial Secretary. This was one of the highest positions in the Straits Settlements government. He took over from Sir William Thomas Taylor.
Retirement and Later Life
Frederick Penney's time as Colonial Secretary was short. On April 13, 1905, he took a long leave of absence. He officially retired in 1906 because of poor health. He passed away on August 5, 1928, at the age of 72.
