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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 73

Mr. T. Mackenzie, — Clutha

page 71

Mr. T. Mackenzie,

Clutha.

Mr. T. Mackenzie,

Mr. T. Mackenzie,

Thomas Mackenzie was born in Edinburgh in 1854, and is thus 41 years of age. When four years of age he arrived with his parents in Dunedin, and was educated in that city. He learned the profession of a surveyor, but drifted out of that into mercantile pursuits. In 1877, he purchased a large general store keeping business at Balclutha, which proved so successful that in about ten years he was able to retire. He has always taken a lively interest in local matters, and prior to standing for election to the House was for two years "Premier" of the Balclutha Parliamentary Union. His early surveying experiences have created in him a love for exploration, and Mr. Mackenzie has done excellent work in opening up new country. Results of his efforts are found in papers attached to the annual reports of the Lands Department. Though not a prohibitionist he represents the one electorate in the Colony, which, at the poll in 1894. declared for prohibition.

Result of General Election, 1893:—
Mackenzie, Thomas 1971 Returned.
Brugh, J. 1139 Defeated.

Votes recorded, 311; number on roll, [unclear: 41] Women on roll 1353, of whom 1168 voted.