Their original intention was to name it after Sir Hugh Clifford, but eventually the board decided to give this honour to the late Sir Cecil Clementi Smith, who was the first British High Commissioner in the Straits Settlements.
Their original intention was to name it after Sir Hugh Clifford. Eventually the board decided to give this honour to the late Sir Cecil Clementi Smith. The late Sir Cecil Clementi Smith was the first British High Commissioner in the Straits Settlements.