# Sarawak Gazette 4 January 1907 Issue No 492/Sarawak Regatta

SARAWAK REGATTA.
Tuesday, 1st January, 1907.
The Annual Regatta took place as usual on New Year's Day. The weather was favourable with the exception of a heavy storm which swept over the town during the interval for tiffin. There was a very large attendance of spectators and the entrances for the principal races of the day showed that the enthusiasm of the Malay population has in no way abated.
Judges:— Sir Percy Cunynghame, Bart. and Messrs. J. M. Bryan, John E. A. Lewis. C. C. Robison, H. D. Ellis, and The Datu Hakim, The Datu Muda.
Starters:— Messrs. G. C. Gillan, Stuart Cunynghame H.A. Adams and The Tuan Belal.
Umpire:—Mr. M. G. Bradford.
​Stewards:― Dr. Barker, Dr. Wellington, Messrs. F.G. Day, E. L. Grove. V. Harington, L. E. Slade, G. M. Allman, E. Parnell and Messrs. Chan Kee Soon, Ong Tiang Swee. Yeo Guan Chow, Low Ngee Siang and Khoo Siew Jin.
Hon. Treasurer: —Mr. G. C. Gillan.
Programme.
1st Race, 9 a.m. — Ship's Gigs. 1st prize $6. 2nd prize $3. From the Datu Bandar's Pangkalan to the Stone Wharf.
P. S. Adeh first, H. H. S. Zailora second. Won by 2 lengths.
2nd Race, 9.15 a.m. — Bandong Race. — For bonâ fide fishing boats. Crews limited to ten men. 1st prize $15. 2nd prize $10. From the Datu Bandar's Pangkalan to the Stone Wharf.
Talip's bandong first, Jabar's second.
A very good race won by a foot or two.
3rd Race, 9.30 a.m. His Highness The Rajah's Cup. — Value $130. 2nd prize $65. For boats with unlimited Crews. Entrance fee $2. Ist prize to Crew $50. 2nd prize to Crew $25. 3rd prize to Crew $15. From Tanjong Patingan to the Stone Wharf.
| | Name of Boat. | Name of Boat. | | Owner. |
| 1 | Lang Manyambar | | .. | Abang Hj. Hipni, Ab. Hj. Nawawi, Ab. Abdulrahman |
| 2 | Burak Datu Bandar | | .. | Abang Hj. Fadel |
| 3 | Api Naraka | .. | .. | Inchi Abu Bakar |
| 0 | Shamrock LV | .. | .. | Abang Abdillah |
| 0 | Bujang Sambang | .. | .. | Abang Sulieman. Ab. Haji Suhalli, Ab. Balkin Ab. Nohman |
| 0 | Ninga Bagu | .. | .. | Awang Jal and Mohd. Allan |
All three boats were close together, the winner having an advantage of 6 feet at the finish.
4th Race, 10 a. m. — Tambangs. — Open to all licensed tambangs with one man in each. 1st prize $2. 2nd prize $1. 3rd prize 50 cents. From the Stone Wharf round H. H. S. Zahora and back to Stone Wharf.
| 1st | Tambang | No. | 134 |
| 2nd | Tambang„ | | 172 |
| 3rd | Tambang„ | | 9 |
5th Race, 10.15 a. m. — Prahu Tegora Race.. — For hosts that have been bona fide onrrying freight to Tegora or above Buso. Crews unlimited. 1st prize $20. 2nd prize $10. From Hj. Assim bin Hj. Kolch's Pangkalan to the Stone Wharf.
First — Poak Estate prahu.
Second — Aroon's prahu.
Won by several lengths.
6th Race, 10.30 a. m. — The Chamber of Commerce Cup. — Value $50. — Presented by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. For any description of boat with Crews limited to 15 men. Entrance fee $1.50, 1st prize to Crew $15. 2nd prize to Crew $7.50. From Tanjong Patingan to the Stone Wharf.
| | Name of Boat. | Name of Boat. | | Owner. |
| 1 | Sejelli | .. | .. | Abdul Wahap |
| 2 | Bujang Kerbau K. Tanjong | .. | .. | Haji Mahomat Fadel |
| 3 | Manil | .. | .. | Bahari |
| 0 | Moontiara | .. | .. | Abang Abdillah |
| 0 | Suko Raya | .. | .. | Capt. Jeman |
| 0 | Sri Grisek | .. | .. | Inchi Abu Bakar |
| 0 | Malim Pahlawan | .. | .. | Mahomat Zin |
| 0 | Singa Terbang | .. | .. | C. C. Robison |
| 0 | Sri Lawas | .. | .. | Geok Soon, and Eng Guan |
| 0 | Suive | .. | .. | Capt. Landak |
| 0 | Kilat Api | .. | .. | Natu bin Sergt. Kaya |
| 0 | Chakia Api Naraka | .. | .. | John bin Sergt. Kapi |
| 0 | Ayer Jam Jam | .. | .. | Sgt. Major Kasaim, Sgt. Brandah |
| 0 | Chakia Plangi | .. | .. | Sergt. Guang |
| 0 | Sri Dalima | .. | .. | Abdul Karim |
| 0 | Bujang Sapi | .. | .. | Hj. Fadell |
| 0 | Maimon Sri Kitang | .. | .. | Bujit |
Seventeen entries made things rather difficult and several boats were shut out from the start. In the end Sejelli came in the winner by about a length; bad third. This is the 3rd year in succession that this boat has won this race.
7th Race, 11 a. m. — One Man Race. — 1st prize $2. 2nd prize $1. 3rd prize 50 cents. From the Stone Wharf round H. H. S. Zahora and back to Stone Wharf.
1st Samal, 2nd Dollah.
8th Race, 11.20 a. m. — School Boys Race. — For bona fide School boys only. Crews limited to 18 boys. 1st prize $12. 2nd prize $4.50. From the Datu Bandar's Pangkalan to the Stone Wharf.
First—S. P. G. School.
Second—Govt. Lay School.
Won by about 1 length.
During the interval Tiffin was served in the Court Room to which some 130 persons (Europeans, Chinese and Malays) sat down. The Hon'ble the Resident presided and after tiffin proposed the usual loyal toasts and wished everyone a prosperous New Year. Inche Abu Bakar for the Malay Community, and Mr. Khoo Siew Jin for the Chinese responded shortly.
During tiffin a terrific gale of wind blew over the town doing much damage to houses and blowing down trees, but fortunately it soon passed away and the weather cleared up again.
Racing was resumed at 1.30 p. m.
9th Race, 1.30 p.m. — For Boats with Crews limited to 8 men. — 1st prize $8. 2nd prize $4. From the Muara Padungan to the Stone Wharf.
10th Race, 2 p. m.— For boats with crews limited to 3 men — 1st prize $3. 2nd prize $1.50. From the Stone Wharf round H. H. S. Zahora and back to Stone Wharf.
11th Race, 2.30 p. m. — Army, Navy, Constabulary and Civil Service. — Crews limited to 15 men. 1st prize $15. 2nd prize $7.50. From Ban Seng's Sago Factory to the Stone Wharf.
1st — p. s. Adeh crew.
2nd — H. H. S. Zahora crew.
12th Race, 3 p. m. — Bandong Race. — For bonā fide fishing boats to be propelled by oars, steersman only to use a paddle. Crews limited to 5 men. 1st prize $7.50. 2nd prize $5. From Muara Padungan to the Stone Wharf.
1st Suntong, 2nd Abg. Antek, 3rd Hj. Mat.
Won by 1/2 a length.
13th Race 3.20 p.m. — The Champion Cup. — Value $100. Presented by Mr. Khoo Siew Jin. Open to all boats, crews unlimited. Entrance fee $2. 1st prize to Crew $50. 2nd prize to Crew $25. 3rd prize to Crew $15. From Batu Biliong to the Stone Wharf.
| | Name of Boat. | Name of Boat. | | Owner. |
| 1 | Burak Datu Bandar | .. | .. | Abang Hj. Fadel |
| 2 | Lang Manyambar | .. | .. | Abang Hj. Hipni, Ab. Hj. Nawawi, Ab. Abdulrahman |
| 3 | Api Naraka | .. | .. | Inchi Abu Bakar |
| 0 | Shamrock LV | .. | .. | Abang Abdillah |
| 0 | Bujang Sambong | .. | .. | Abang Sulieman. Ab. Haji Suhalli, Ab. Balkin Ab. Nohman |
| 0 | Singa Bayu | .. | .. | Awang Jul and Mobd. Allan |
This resulted in another good race between the first 3 boats, the Burak Datu Bandar on this occasion just managing to wrest the victory from Lang Manyambar. Api Naraka was again only able to obtain 3rd place. A few inches between first and second, and a few feet between second and third.
​14th Race, 3.45 p. m. — For any description of boat with crews limited to 15 men. — Entrance fee $1. Winner of the 6th race to pull with 13 and 2nd in 6th race with 14 paddles only. 1st prize $15 to owner and $15 to Crew. 2nd prize to Crew $7.50. From Batu Biliong to Stone Wharf.
| | Name of Boat. | Name of Boat. | | Owner. |
| 1 | Sejelli | .. | .. | Abdul Wahap |
| 2 | Manil | .. | .. | Bahari |
| 3 | Suka Raya | .. | .. | Capt. Jeman |
| 0 | Moontiara | .. | .. | Abang Abdillah |
| 0 | Sri Grisek | .. | .. | Inchi Abu Bakar |
| 0 | Malim Pahlawan | .. | .. | Mahomat Zin |
| 0 | Bujang Kerbau K. Tanjong | .. | .. | Haji Mahomat Fadel |
| 0 | Singa Terbang | .. | .. | C. C. Robison |
| 0 | Sri Lawas | .. | .. | Geok Soon, and Eng Guan |
| 0 | Suive | .. | .. | Capt. Landak |
| 0 | Kilat Api | .. | .. | Natu bin Sergt. Kaya |
| 0 | Chakia Api Naraka | .. | .. | John bin Sergt. Kapi |
| 0 | Ayer Jam Jam | .. | .. | Sgt. Major Kassim, Sgt. Brandah |
| 0 | Chakia Plangi | .. | .. | Sergt. Guang |
| 0 | Sri Dalima | .. | .. | Abdul Karim |
| 0 | Bujang Sapi | .. | .. | Hj. Fadell |
| 0 | Maimon Sri Kitang | .. | .. | Bujit |
Sejelli, in spite of only having 13 paddles came in first by about a yard. Masil managing to get into 2nd place this time. No. 3 close up. This is the 2nd year in succession that Sejelli has won this race.
15th Race, 4 p. m. — Bandong Race. — For bonā fide fishing boats: Crews limited to 15 men. 1st prize $22.50. 2nd prize $15. From Ban Seng's Sago Factory to Stone Wharf.
1 Abang Abdillah, 2 Rais.
16th Race, 4.15 p. m. — Fisherman's Race. — One man sculling (Dayong Ikan). 1st prize $2. 2nd prize $1. 3rd prize 50 cents. From the Stone Wharf round H. H. S. Zahora and back to Stone Wharf.
1 Alli, 2 Udin, 3 Jen.
17th Race, 4.45 p. m. — The Consolation Cup. — Value $70. Open to all boats that have not won a race at this meeting. Entrance fee $1. 1st prize to Crew $25. 2nd prize to Crew $15. From Batu Biliong to Stone Wharf.
| | Name of Boat. | Name of Boat. | | Owner. |
| 1 | Api Naraka | .. | .. | Inchi Abu Bakar |
| 0 | Singa Bayu | .. | .. | Awang Jul and Mobd. Allan |
| 0 | Shamrock LV | .. | .. | Abang Abdillah |
| 0 | Bujang Sambong | .. | .. | Abang Sulieman. Ab. Haji Suhalli, Ab. Balkin Ab. Nohman |
An easy win for Api Naraka.
Following the example of last year, some Europeans in ship's gigs indulged in a race, much to the danger of some of the racing boats which were coming down stream after one of the Races. One boat was upset, and though this means nothing much to the natives who all swim like fish, it may mean a good deal to the boats which are lightly built and not in any way able to stand collision; it is not an easy thing to turn a boat of the length of those used for racing out of the way when a sudden collision is imminent, we would therefore suggest that notice of an intended race be given to the proper authorities who can then clear the course, and any boat which after that gets in the way takes its own risk.