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Mackenzie’s overtly political activities did not find favour with his employers and he was instructed to desist or to retire from service. On 19 November 1834, the
Inverness Courier recorded that "much regret was expressed that Mr John Mackenzie, banker, found it necessary to resign the office of
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Municipal Reform (Scotland) Act in 1833, was unanimously elected the first post-reform Provost of Inverness. The Inverness Courier for 25 September 1833 records the presentation to him of a piece of plate, inscribed "by admirers of his public conduct and
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administration, a period of the highest importance to the political independence and welfare of the nation, September 1833".
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