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Elise Barney

1810 – 1883

Australian postmistress

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About Elise Barney

Lived 1810 – 1883 (aged 72–73). Elise Barney was a civil servant.

Elise Barney (1810–1883) was a postmistress in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, in 1855–1864. She was the first postmistress in Queensland.

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Important facts

Born

1810

Birth century

19th century

Died

1883

Occupation

Civil servant

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Elise Barney?

Australian postmistress (1810–1883)

When was Elise Barney born?

Elise Barney was born in 1810.

When did Elise Barney die?

Elise Barney died in 1883.

What was Elise Barney's occupation?

Elise Barney was a civil servant.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elise Barney

· Wikidata: Q19976220

· DBpedia: Elise Barney

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