[LINK] For IWD 2012 - Women's Early Role in Australian Telecommunications

[Marghanita da Cruz]

In 1857, on his recommendation, Marianne Williams was appointed to the
post. On her resignation, Marianne nominated her sister, Martha, for the
role. However, at 18, Martha was considered too young, and her mother Hanna
Williams was appointed on a salary of 12pounds...

Mrs Kate M Black, was appointed the first post mistress at Annandale on a
salary of 150pounds for "a lady of considerable ability", demonstrated by
her past service and further justified by the dependence on her of six
children.
<http://ramin.com.au/annandale/story-annandale-post-office.shtml>
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Marghanita da Cruz
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