Who's Who in the Far East/ST. CLAIR, William Graeme
ST. CLAIR, William Graeme (SINGAPORE), Journalist; b. March 27, 1844, s. of late John St. Clair, F.R.G.S., F.E.I.S. Educ.: Royal High School, Edinburgh; Edinburgh Institution; Ewart Institution; Edinburgh University. Head Master, Moulmein Town School, Burmah, 1874; original member Moulmein V.R., 1877 ( shot for India, Kolapore Cup Team, at Wimbledon, 1885); Editor, Singapore "Free Press," since Feb., 1867; personally interested in formation of Singapore V.A., 1887 and Straits Settlements Association, Singapore branch, 1889, Singapore Philharmonic Society 1891, Hongkong-Singapore-Shanghai Rifle matches (shot for Singapore team for 10 years, five as Captain); arranged Burmese melody," "Kayathan "(subsequently adopted by Imperial Government as Burmese National Anthem), during occupation of Upper Burmah, 1886, for which received thanks of India office; during Pahang disturbances, 1892, served from July 11 to Nov. 4, as acting assistant Commissioner, 1st Perak,Sikhs, with Pahang Expeditionary Force under Lieutenant-Colonel R. S. F. Walker, C.M.G.; was in executive charge of Raub district and chief transport and commissiariat officer to expedition; also led expedition from Raub into almost unknown and difficult country and captured large body of rebels; received thanks of H.E. the Governor for services; at request of Government carried out organisation and equipment, Singapore V.R., 1901. Clubs: Singapore; Sports, London. Address: "Clay more," Orchard Road, Singapore, Straits Settlements.