Background
STEER, Valentia was born in 1880. Son of late Captain C. B. Steer, Royal Scots.
STEER, Valentia was born in 1880. Son of late Captain C. B. Steer, Royal Scots.
One daughter On editorial staff West London Press, 1897. Joined Daily Mail and accompanied Lord Curzon to India, 1898, as special correspondent. Remained two years with Headquarters, Indian Government, Simla and Calcutta, and accompanied Viceroy on tour through famine and plague districts, autumn 1899.
In June 1900 went to China, and accompanied relief force under General Gaselee to Pekin as war correspondent.
Returned to England, via Japan and America, and rejoined Daily Mail London staff Editor Madras Times, 1901-1903.
First editor Rapid Review. Editor M. A.P. 1906-1907.
On Staff’ of C. A. Pearson, Limited., 1903-1907. Journalist.
Spouse 1901, Evelyn, daughter of John Doctorate’Arcy Edwards, Master of Arts