Angus Mackay (Queensland politician)

Angus Mackay (15 August 1834 – 8 February 1910) was a journalist and a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]

Angus Mackay
Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Brisbane South
In office 22 November 1878 – 24 March 1880
Preceded by	New seat
Succeeded by	Simon Fraser
Personal details
Born	Angus Mackay 15 August 1834 Wick, Caithness, Scotland
Died	8 February 1910 (aged 75) Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland
Nationality	Scottish Australian
Spouse(s)	Marjory Ross
Occupation	Journalist, Lecturer

Born in Wick, Caithness, Scotland, Mackay was the first editor of The Queenslander as well as editor of the Town and Country Journal. He was the member for the state seat of Brisbane South from 1878 until 1880.[1]

Mackay married Marjory Ross in London and together had one son and six daughters.[1] He died in Portobello, Edinburgh, in February 1910.[2]

References

1. "Former Members". Parliament of Queensland. 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
2. "DEATH OF MR. A. MACKAY". The Brisbane Courier. National Library of Australia. 16 March 1910. p. 5. Retrieved 17 May 2015.