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Eric Ernest Falk Pretty
Eric Ernest Falk Pretty (1891–1967) or commonly referred to as Dato Pretty, was a Civil service, civil servant and resident minister who formerly held the position of List of administrators of British Brunei, British Resident to Brunei. Education and early career Pretty is born in 1891, and was educated at Harrow School and Magdalen College, Oxford, Magdalen College in 1909. He would go on to be a cadet in the Straits Settlements with Colonial Office in November 1914. Later in January 1916, he passes his final exams in Malay language. In September 1917, he became a collector of land revenue in Johor Bahru, Johore Bahru. After World War I, he became a Second lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant and assistant Adjutant with the Singapore Volunteer Corps, Johore Volunteer Rifles in May 1918. Later in June 1920, he was the assistant adviser in Endau, Johor, Johore, following promotions to officer in November 1921 and assistant secretary "B" in February 1922. Two months later, he was reassi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Honourable
''The Honourable'' (British English) or ''The Honorable'' (American English; see spelling differences) (abbreviation: ''Hon.'', ''Hon'ble'', or variations) is an honorific style that is used as a prefix before the names or titles of certain people, usually with official governmental or diplomatic positions. Use by governments International diplomacy In international diplomatic relations, representatives of foreign states are often styled as ''The Honourable''. Deputy chiefs of mission, , consuls-general and consuls are always given the style. All heads of consular posts, whether they are honorary or career postholders, are accorded the style according to the State Department of the United States. However, the style ''Excellency'' instead of ''The Honourable'' is used for ambassadors and high commissioners. Africa The Congo In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the prefix 'Honourable' or 'Hon.' is used for members of both chambers of the Parliament of the Democratic Repu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
