John Mackay (Australian pioneer)

John Mackay (26 March 1839 11 March 1914) was a Scottish-born explorer, sailor and harbourmaster best known for having the town of Mackay, Queensland named after him.

John Mackay
Born(1839-03-26)26 March 1839
Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom
Died11 March 1914(1914-03-11) (aged 74)
South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Occupation(s)Explorer, sailor, harbourmaster
Years active1860−1908
SpouseMarion
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