London, Oct, 22.
It 1 officially announced that Sir Andrew Caldecott, Colonial Secretary of the Straits Seitlement since 1933, has been appointed to succeed Sir William Peel as Governor of Hongkong. The appointment will take affect on the retirement of Sir William in December.
The Governor-designate, who is 51 years of age, is the son of the Rev. Andrew Caldecott." He was married [in 1918 to Olive Mary, daughter of Mr, 14 they have a son and daughter.
Educated at Uppingham and Exeter College, Oxford, Sir Andrew entered the Malayan Civil Service, and held various appointments before he was made Colonial Secretary.
Si Andrew was made a CHE. in 1926, anda CING, in 1982. "His knighthood was included in the New Year's Honours List this year.
The Governor-designate is the author of a history of Jelebu, and has written various articles on Malayan subjects.
Sir William Peel, whom he is to succeed, has been Governor of Hong kong since 1990, his previous post having been that of Chief Secretary to the Governor of the Federated Malay States—Reuter.
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