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Cliffe, Anna Maria

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Prison matron

Summary

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: Honours New Year 1920, 1919 - 1920, H25; National Archives of Australia, National Office.

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  • Honours New Year 1920, 1919 - 1920, H25; National Archives of Australia, National Office. Details

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Ailie Smith

Created: 20 November 2002, Last modified: 9 June 2009

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