Second Division Resident GRH Arundell and Family

In 1945 (Sept), it was reported by the British Borneo Civil Administration Unit - Kuching  that the Resident of Second Division, Mr. G. R. H. Arundel and his family at Mujan, Ulu Ai and some Dutch soldiers were murdered by the Poi Ibans.

Arundell had been a popular resident among the Ibans in the Second Division and he had built a wooden fort in Lubok Antu, which was also burnt by some rebels.





In his book, "Fairland Sarawak" Alaistair Morrison described Arundell as a good Resident who married a local Dayak lady. Morrison also described Arundell's habit of calling for dinner blowing a Hunting Horn (which was later found after the Second World War). Arundell loved rural life and enjoyed the simple life of the uplands.

The Colonial Government rebuilt the wooden fort and named it Fort Arundell after the slained Resident.