William Allmond Codrington Goode

Sir William Allmond Codrington Goode (8 June 1907 – 15 September 1986) was a British colonial administrator who served as Governor of Singapore from 1957 to 1959, Yang di-Pertuan Negara of Singapore in 1959, and Governor of North Borneo from 1960 to 1963.

Early life Goode was born in Twickenham, Middlesex, on 8 June 1907 as the son of Sir Richard Goode. He attended Oakham School and Worcester College, Oxford.

Career Goode joined the Malayan Civil Service in 1931, studying law in his spare time. In 1959, as part of transitional arrangements, he was made Yang di-Pertuan Negara of the State of Singapore from June to December, and United Kingdom Commissioner. From 1960 to 1963 he was the last governor and Commander-in-Chief of North Borneo. During negotiations on the formation of Malaysia Goode supported the idea of British governors remaining in North Borneo and Sarawak for a transitional period, suggesting this would increase support for federation within the two territories. This was rejected by the Malayan government. Goode also criticised Fuad Stephens, then leader of the United National Kadazan Organisation political party, when Stephens voiced support for a 1963 federation date.

Awards and honours He was invested with Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1952 New Year Honours and Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG) in 1957.

He was knighted with Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (KStJ) in 1958.

He was made Grand Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG) in the 1963 New Year Honours shortly before his retirement to Berkshire, England.

Personal life In 1938, Goode married Mary Harding. She died in 1947 and three years later he married Ena Mary McLaren.

Goode died in Goring-on-Thames in 1986, aged 79.