Career
Born May 14, 1828, Maclean"s father was a captain. Described as a "modest, humane and hard-working individual", Maclean was selected to serve as Inspector of Prisons for New South Wales. As sheriff of New South Wales, Maclean is credited with abolishing the treadmill punishment once meted out at jails in the region.
Despite being heavily lauded for his capabilities, Maclean worked on a low salary.
Maclean died in 1889 at his Potts Point house. 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.
