Cliffe, Anna Maria

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Anna Maria Cliffe was appointed as Female Warder of Adelaide Gaol in December 1877. In 1885 she was promoted to Matron, retiring in 1919. She was awarded the Imperial Service Medal in recognition of 'long, faithful and meritorious service, extending over a period of forty-one years' at the Adelaide Gaol, 28 May 1920.

Sources used to compile this entry: National Archives of Australia, Series A2923, H2/5, 'Honours New Year 1920'.

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Prepared by: Ailie Smith
Created: 20 November 2002
Modified: 3 April 2003

Published by National Foundation for Australian Women on Australian Women's Archives Project Web Site
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Updated: 19 June 2008
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