John Mackie

Name
John Mackie

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Background

(1910-2011).  He was born in Dunedin, and trained at the School of Mines in the 1930's.  After graduation he worked in Malaya and spent three years as a Prisoner of War of the Japanese.  Returning to Dunedin in 1947 he lectured in surveying at the School of Mines.  When the school was closed in 1963, Prof Mackie became the foundation head of the National School of Surveying, retiring in 1976.  He was president of the NZ Institute of Surveyors 1977-79.  He was nationally and internationally renowned for his pioneering work in surveying.

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Historical or notable people

Gender (if applicable)
Male

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