Mactier, Robert (1848–1939)
Mr Robert Mactier aged 91 years has died. He was a noted breeder of draught stock and pure strains of wheat. He had been blind for several years although enjoying good health otherwise. His son Robert was awarded the V.C. for conspicuous bravery in France where he lost his life.
Original publication
- Argus (Melbourne), 13 April 1939, p 9 (view original)
Additional Resources
- marriage notice, Australasian Sketcher, 3 August 1878, p 66
- celebrates his 60th wedding anniversary, Argus (Melbourne), 21 June 1938, p 10
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Mactier, Christina (wife)
- Mactier, Robert (son)
- Mactier, John (brother)
- Mactier, Peter (brother)
- Mactier, Mary Ellen (sister-in-law)
- Mactier, John William (nephew)
- Mactier, Alfred Melbourne (nephew)
Citation details
'Mactier, Robert (1848–1939)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/mactier-robert-16022/text27304, accessed 1 March 2021.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
17 April 1848
Mochrum, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Death
6 April 1939
Tatura, Victoria, Australia