Angus Mackay (Queensland politician)
Angus Mackay | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Brisbane South | |
| In office 22 November 1878 – 24 March 1880 | |
| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Simon Fraser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Angus Mackay 15 August 1834 Wick, Caithness, Scotland |
| Died | 8 February 1910 (aged 75) Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Marjory Ross |
| Occupation | Journalist, Lecturer |
Angus Mackay (15 August 1834 – 8 February 1910) was a journalist and a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Born in Wick, Caithness, Scotland, Mackay was the first editor of The Queenslander as well as editor of the Town and Country Journal. He was the member for the state seat of Brisbane South from 1878 until 1880.[1]
Mackay married Marjory Ross in London and together had one son and six daughters.[1] He died in Portobello, Edinburgh, in February 1910.[2]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ^ "DEATH OF MR. A. MACKAY". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 16 March 1910. p. 5. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
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- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly
- 1834 births
- 1910 deaths
- Scottish emigrants to colonial Australia