SULTAN’S NEW WIFE.

Matamata Record, Volume XIV, Issue 1193, 5 February 1931, Page 8

SULTAN’S NEW WIFE.

RULER OF NATIVE STATE. Women are interested in the possibility of the new wife of the Sultan of Johore (formerly Mrs Helen Wilson) becoming the Sultana. They were married in London a few weeks ago. Under the Moslem law the Sultan is entitled to four wives, of whom the senior can become Sultana, but she must be so recognised by the Stste Council and also have the approval of the British adviser. The first wife of the Sultan is dead, and there is no reason why the State Council should object to the creation father of the present ruler married a German woman. The Sultan is well off (says the Sunday Despatch), but an immense amount of his money wqs invested in rubber estates, which now yield him nothing at all. Perhaps the palaces are 'the best feature of the Sulan's possessions. They are decidedly attractive.

The present Sultan has a family. His eldest son, who was educated in in England, carries on the Government in his absence. The second son studied veterinary surgery, and went home to take up the profession on practical lines. He is employed by the State. The Sultan’s new wife has also a daughter.