Sir Robert Ramsay Mackenzie, 10th Baronet (21 July 1811 - 19 September 1873) was premier of Queensland, Australia from August 1867 to November 1868.
Mackenzie was born in Coul, Ross-shire, Scotland, fourth son of Sir George Steuart Mackenzie FRS, (7th baronet), and wife Mary, fifth daughter of Donald Macleod of Geanies, Ross-shire.
In April 1832 Mackenzie arrived on the Wave in Sydney, New South Wales, with £750 joining his brother James. He purc...
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Sir Robert Ramsay Mackenzie, 10th Baronet (21 July 1811 - 19 September 1873) was premier of Queensland, Australia from August 1867 to November 1868.
Mackenzie was born in Coul, Ross-shire, Scotland, fourth son of Sir George Steuart Mackenzie FRS, (7th baronet), and wife Mary, fifth daughter of Donald Macleod of Geanies, Ross-shire.
In April 1832 Mackenzie arrived on the Wave in Sydney, New South Wales, with £750 joining his brother James. He purchased sheep for £500 and grazed them at Riddlesdale (near Dungog, New South Wales). After land speculation with his brother James, Robert Mackenzie bought a station, got into debt and borrowed money from his Scottish relatives. His financial situation worsened and he was declared bankrupt in 1844. In 1846 he was discharged from bankruptcy and was appointed a magistrate in 1847, living in Clifton, New England.
Queensland was declared a separate colony in 1859, Mackenzie entered politics and became colonial treasurer on 18 December 1859 in the...
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