Who's Who in the Far East/RUMJAHN, Ahmet

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RUMJAHN, Ahmet (HONGKONG), Merchant; b. Hongkong, May 16, 1863. Educ.: Government Central School; won Morrison scholarship in 1882. Started business as land and commission agent; founded Curreem and Co., subsequently changed to Rumjahn and Co.; proprietor of H. Price and Co.: Member, Sanitary Board, 1903-5: took an active part in getting amendments of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance of 1903, when first introduced by the Government; prime mover in bringing about the introduction of the ridermain system when the Water Supply Ordinance of 1902 was introduced; made a J. P. in 1903. Address: 2, Pedder St., Hongkong.