Kenneth Mackay (Australian politician)
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Major-General James Alexander Kenneth Mackay, CB, OBE, VD (5 June 1859 – 16 November 1935), usually known as Kenneth Mackay, was an Australian soldier and politician.
Quick Facts Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Boorowa ...
Kenneth Mackay | |
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Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council | |
In office 18 October 1899 – 22 April 1934 | |
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Boorowa | |
In office 24 July 1895 – 15 September 1899 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Slattery |
Succeeded by | Niels Nielsen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1859-06-05)5 June 1859 Wallendbeen, New South Wales |
Died | 16 November 1935(1935-11-16) (aged 76) Cootamundra, New South Wales |
Political party | Protectionist Party |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Australia |
Branch/service | New South Wales Military Forces (1885–01) Citizens Military Force (1901–20) |
Years of service | 1885–1920 |
Rank | Major-General |
Commands | 1st Light Horse Brigade (1912–14) New South Wales Imperial Bushmen (1900) 1st Australian Horse (1897–00) West Camden Light Horse (1885–86) |
Battles/wars | Second Boer War First World War |
Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Officer of the Order of the British Empire Mentioned in Despatches Volunteer Officers' Decoration |
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