Harold Maclean

Harold Maclean (14 May 1828 – 6 November 1889) was an Australian civil servant.

Early life

Born May 14, 1828, Maclean's father was a captain.[1]

Career

Described as a "modest, humane and hard-working individual", Maclean was selected to serve as Inspector of Prisons for New South Wales.[2] As sheriff of New South Wales, Maclean is credited with abolishing the treadmill punishment once meted out at jails in the region.[3] Despite being heavily lauded for his capabilities, Maclean worked on a low salary.[1]

Death

Maclean died in 1889[2] at his Potts Point house.[1] The cause of his death was typhoid. His funeral was held at Waverley Cemetery on November 9, 1989 and he was buried there. After his death, his office as Controller General of Prisons was closed.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Death of Mr. Harold Maclean". The Sydney Mail. November 9, 1889. p. 8.
  2. 1 2 O'toole, Sean (2006). The history of Australian corrections. UNSW Press. p. 49. ISBN 9780868409153.
  3. ↑ Woods, Gregory D. (2002). A History of Criminal Law in New South Wales: The Colonial Period 1788–1900. Federation Press. p. 131. ISBN 9781862874398.
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