John McKenzie (philanthropist)

Sir John Robert Hugh McKenzie (5 August 1876 – 26 August 1955) was a New Zealand businessman and philanthropist. He was born in Yarrawalla, Victoria, Australia on 5 August 1876.[1] In the 1950 New Year Honours, he was appointed a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE) for public and philanthropic services.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Gill, Jennifer M. "John Robert Hugh McKenzie". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved December 2011.
  2. ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 38798. p. 35. 30 December 1949. Retrieved 5 March 2015.


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