John Mackay (Australian pioneer)

John Mackay
Born 26 March 1839
Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Died 11 March 1914
South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Occupation Explorer, Sailor, Harbourmaster
Spouse(s) Marion
Grave of John Mackay

John Mackay (26 March 1839, in Inverness, Scotland 11 March 1914) was an explorer, sailor and harbourmaster, best known for founding the city of Mackay in Australia. He was associated with Henry Ling Roth.

Mackay led an exploration party who was the first Europeans to cross the Clarke Range west of Mackay.[1]

Mackay died in 1914 at St Helen's Hospital, South Brisbane and was buried in Balmoral Cemetery.[2]

Legacy

The city of Mackay is named after him.[3]

References

  1. Shilton, Peter (2005). Natural areas of Queensland. Mount Gravatt, Queensland: Goldpress. p. 103. ISBN 0-9758275-0-2.
  2. Mackay Captain John Brisbane City Council Grave Location Search. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  3. "Mackay (entry 20426)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 15 May 2014.


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