Sir Robert Mackenzie, 10th Baronet facts for kids
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Sir Robert Mackenzie
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Mackenzie in 1866
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| 3rd Premier of Queensland | |
| In office 15 August 1867 – 25 November 1868 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Herbert |
| Succeeded by | Charles Lilley |
| Constituency | Burnett |
| 1st Treasurer of Queensland | |
| In office 15 December 1859 – 4 August 1862 |
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| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Moffatt |
| Constituency | Burnett |
| In office 15 August 1867 – 25 November 1868 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Blacket Stephens |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Henry FitzGerald |
| Constituency | Burnett |
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Burnett |
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| In office 4 May 1860 – 6 April 1869 Serving with Charles Haly, John Edwards, Ratcliffe Pring
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| Preceded by | New seat |
| Succeeded by | Charles Haly |
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| Born | 21 July 1811 Ross-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Died | 19 September 1873 (aged 62) London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse | Louisa Alexandrina Jones (m.1846 d.1906) |
| Relations | Sir George Mackenzie, 7th Baronet (father) |
| Occupation | Magistrate, Grazier |
Sir Robert Ramsay Mackenzie (born 21 July 1811, died 19 September 1873) was an important leader in early Queensland, Australia. He was a pastoralist, meaning he owned large areas of land for raising sheep or cattle. He also became a politician, serving as the Premier of Queensland from August 1867 to November 1868. The Premier is like the head of the state government.
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Early Life and Moving to Australia
Robert Mackenzie was born in Scotland in 1811. His family was well-known, and his father was Sir George Steuart Mackenzie.
In 1832, when he was about 21 years old, Robert moved to New South Wales, Australia. He started a business raising sheep. He faced some financial difficulties early on. However, he later became a magistrate, which is like a local judge, in 1847.
A Career in Queensland Politics
In 1859, Queensland became its own separate colony, no longer part of New South Wales. This was a big change! Robert Mackenzie quickly became involved in the new government.
- He was chosen to represent the area of Burnett in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, which is like the state parliament. He served there from 1860 to 1869.
- He became the Colonial Treasurer in December 1859. The Treasurer is in charge of the government's money.
- In August 1867, Robert Mackenzie became the Premier of Queensland. He also kept his role as Colonial Treasurer during this time. He led the government until November 1868.
Family and Later Life
In 1846, Robert Mackenzie married Louise Alexandrina Jones. Her father, Richard Jones, was also a well-known politician in New South Wales.
One of Robert and Louise's daughters, Mary Louisa, married Alexander Archer. Sadly, both Mary and Alexander died in a shipwreck in the 1890s when their ship, the RMS Quetta, sank.
In 1868, Robert Mackenzie inherited the title of Baronet from his brother, becoming the 10th Baronet of Mackenzie of Coul. A Baronet is a special title of honour, passed down through families. In 1871, he moved back to Scotland to live on his family's estate. Sir Robert Mackenzie passed away in London in 1873.
See also
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1860–1863
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1863–1867
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1867–1868
- Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1868–1870
