Amy Hannah Adamson (1893–1963)[1] was the principal of Maryborough State High and Intermediate School (Girls) from 7 July 1949, till 31 December 1959.
Her older sister May led a similar career path, also ultimately becoming a headmistress of the Queensland Domestic Science High School.
[2] She worked as an assistant teacher at Eagle Junction State School, then attended University of Queensland to complete a Bachelor of Arts.
After completing her degree she worked in a series of schools, before becoming the officer-in-charge of the commercial section of the Queensland Juvenile Employment Bureau in 1943.
She later unsuccessfully applied for the role of post of senior instructor in the Department of Public Instruction, but appealed against the appointment of a male colleague and won.