Edward George Broadrick

Edward George Broadrick (29 July 1864 – July 1929) was a British colonial administrator who served in British Malaya.

Edward George Broadrick
10th British Resident of Selangor
In office 1912–1919
Preceded by	Reginald George Watson
Succeeded by	Arthur Henry Lemon
Personal details
Born	29 July 1864
Died	July 1929 (aged 65) London
Spouse	Edith Cary

Early life

Broadrick was born on 29 July 1864 in Plymouth, and was educated at Sherborne School.^[1][2][3]

Career

Broadrick began his career in the civil service as a clerk in the H.M.Office of Works. In 1887, he was appointed cadet in the Straits Settlements, and after passing the civil service examination in 1889 was appointed acting District Officer at Nibong Tebal. In 1895, he was acting Second Magistrate, Penang, combining the role with that of Second Protector of Immigrants, and two years later he was appointed District Officer, Dindings.^[1][2][3]

From 1897 to 1902, he served in Malacca as the officer in charge of the Treasury, as Municipal Commissioner, and Collector of Land Revenue followed by two years as Senior District Officer, Province Wellesley. In 1904, he went to Singapore where he became President of the Municipal Commission, and Colonial Treasurer, before being appointed Postmaster General, Assistant Colonial Secretary and First Magistrate.^[1][2][3]

In 1911, he left Singapore for Selangor where he was appointed acting Secretary to the British Resident. The same year he served as acting British Resident before he was promoted to British Resident, Selangor, in 1912, occupying the position until his retirement in 1919.^[2]

Personal life and death

Broadrick came from a traditional military family. His father was a colonel in the Royal Artillery, and his great-grandfather commanded the Royal Engineers in the Peninsula War. He continued the tradition by joining the Singapore Volunteer Rifles in 1888, and rose up the ranks becoming Lieut. Colonel and first-in-command in 1906. He was a keen cricketer and President of the Selangor Cricket Club.^[4]

In 1896, he married Edith Carey. He retired in 1919, and died in London in July 1926, aged 65.^[5] Broadrick Road in Kuala Lumpur was named after him.^[6]

References

1. Wright, Arnold; Cartwright, H. A. (1908). Twentieth century impressions of British Malaya: its history, people, commerce, industries, and resources;. Cornell University Library. London, Durban, Colombo, Perth (W. A.), Singapore, Hongkong, and Shanghai, Lloyd's Greater Britain Publishing Company, limited. p. 594.
2. "MR. F.G. BROADRICK". Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle. 6 August 1929. p. 6.
3. Who's who in the Far East. Chinese Materials Center, Incorporated. 1979. p. 29. ISBN 978-0-89644-581-9.
4. "Lt.-Col. BROADRICK, S. V. C." The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942). 15 December 1910. p. 5.
5. "Malayans at Home". Malaya Tribune. 23 August 1929. p. 3.
6. Isa, Mariana; Kaur, Maganjeet (2015-09-15). Kuala Lumpur Street Names: A Guide to Their Meanings and Histories. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. ISBN 978-981-4721-44-8.