He was instrumental in introducing a new land survey system into Perak and in urging forward the Kerian irrigation scheme.
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His studies were interrupted when his father was murdered in Pasir Salak.
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Maybe it was his success, in 1890 he was requested by Sir William Maxwell to investigate the land system in Selangor, and he made two reports upon it.
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In January 1888, Sir Ernest was transferred to Malacca in the dual capacity of Magistrate and Collector of Land Revenue to carry out the land policy by Sir William Maxwell.
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In June of the following year, he reverted to his substantive appointment as the Secretary to the Government, and in February 1897, he went to Negeri Sembilan to appoint as Acting British Resident in succession to Martin Lister and, upon Lister's death, he was confirmed the appointment and filled the office until May 1900.
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In December 1904, Sir Ernest returned to England, and in February 1904, he was appointed as the British Resident of Perak.
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