'The story of Malacca', 1950 - 1961
Scope and Contents
The draft of a history of Malacca by Maurice Hellier. The manuscript is incomplete, with chapters 4 and 11 missing. Part 2, 'Malacca memories', is a personal memoir of Hillier's life in Malacca from 1888 to the First World War, which describes the social life and customs of its European, Malay and Chinese inhabitants, education, religion, health, law and order, shipping and economic conditions. Another copy of the memoir is filed at RCMS 103/3/5.
Dates
- Creation: 1950 - 1961
Creator
- From the Fonds: British, Association of Malaysia and Singapore (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Due to the fragile state of many of these papers, users must consult microfilm copies where available.
Biographical / Historical
Maurice Hillier's career in education began as a teacher at the High School, Malacca [Melaka], in 1888. He then served as Sub-Inspector of Schools and Head of the Malacca Training College for Teachers. Hillier briefly worked as Superintendent of Education, Penang and Province Wellesley, before being appointed Inspector of Schools, Singapore and Malacca, a post he held until his retirement.
Extent
1 file(s) (1 file) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
At Hellier's death, the manuscript passed to A.R. Chancellor, formerly Inspector General of Police, Singapore, and then to A.H. Dickinson, who presented it to the British Association of Malaysia in 1961.
Date information
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Originator(s)
Hillier, Maurice
Finding aid date
2011-11-30 14:19:19+00:00
Repository Details
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