About May Mabel Adamson
Lived 1891 – 1966 (aged 75). May Mabel Adamson was an Australian head teacher and principal (education).
May Mabel Adamson (1891–1966) then taught at a series of schools until she returned in to Brisbane to teach at Milton in 1932. From 1927 she studied part-time whilst working and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland in 1940. In 1936 she started at the Central Technical College's Domestic Science High School and in October 1953 she was appointed principal. She retired on 30 June 1957, and moved to Sydney.
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Who was May Mabel Adamson?
Australian head teacher (1891–1966)
When was May Mabel Adamson born?
May Mabel Adamson was born on 28 March 1891 in Cooktown.
When did May Mabel Adamson die?
May Mabel Adamson died on 3 October 1966 in Wahroonga.
What was May Mabel Adamson's occupation?
May Mabel Adamson was a head teacher and principal (education).
What nationality was May Mabel Adamson?
May Mabel Adamson was Australian.
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