Chapter 3: How did British Rule and External Developments Affect SG's growth as a Port City from 1819 to 1942? Flashcards
Timeline
1826
EIC forms Straits Settlements by grouping Penang, Melaka and SG tgt.
(internal)
1832
SG replaces Penang as the capital of Straits Settlements.
internal
1833
EIC loses dominant control over China trade
External
1852
The New Harbour (later renamed Kepel Harbour) at Tanjong Pagar is opened.
(Internal)
1857
Thomas Dunman is appointed as first full-time Commissioner of Police.
(Internal)
1858
The EIC is dissolved! The territories under its rule come under direct control off the British govt.
(External)
SG, tgt with Penang and Melaka, is transferred to the British govt after the EIC is dissolved. The India Office in London administers these territories.
1867
The administration of the Straits Settlements is transferred to the Colonial Office in London.
(External)
1869
The Suez Canal is opened.
External
1874
The British start to expand their presence in Malaya by signing the Pangkor Treaty.
(External)
SG benefits as more products from Malaya are exported to other countries from its port.
(Internal)
1877
The Chinese Protectorate is set up with William Pickering as the first Protector of the Chinese.
(Internal)
1886
The Quarantine Law is passed.
1887
The Public Health Department is set up.
The Straits Trading Company is formed, Playing a key role in smelting tin ore from Malaya.
(Internal)
1890
The Dangerous Societies Ordinance, which bans secret societies, comes into force.
(Internal)
1896
New roads and railways link Malaya to SG, facilitating the transport of tin ore and rubber to SG for processing and export.
(Internal)
1897
Henry Ridley, director of Botanic Gardens, finds a way to tap rubber sap without damaging the tree.
