Background
Mackenzie, John Weston was born on July 19, 1935 in Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Kenneth Edward and Barbara (Weston) Mackenzie.
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Mackenzie, John Weston was born on July 19, 1935 in Kyogle, New South Wales, Australia. Son of Kenneth Edward and Barbara (Weston) Mackenzie.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University Sydney, Australia, 1966.
Technology field officer CSR Ltd., Sydney, 1953-1975, administration manager, 1975-1985. Director, consultant Sloane Cooke & King Propriety Ltd., Brisbane, Australia, since 1985. Chairman Barwon Farmlands Ltd., Brisbane, 1982, Farmwide Pty Ltd., since 1995, Winpar Holdings, Ltd., since 1996, Henley Underwriting and Investment Company Pty Ltd., since 1995.
Trustee Australian Farmers Fighting Fund, Canberra, 1986-1999. Board member, secretary Sloane Cook & King Propriety Ltd., Sydney, since 1986, Farmers Investment Funds Management Ltd., Sydney, 1993-1997.
Chairman Australian Shareholders Association, Sydney, 1976-1979. Federal president Australian Institute Agricultural Science, Melbourne, 1981. Fellow Australian Institute Agricultural Science.
Member Northern Territory Cattlemens Association (honorary life member, representative to National Farmers Federation for northern territory since 1983), National Farmers Federation (treasurer since 1984).
Married Aija Valija Cipants, December 16, 1961. Children: Judith, Kenneth Charles.