William Gill Bailey (1833-1889) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
William Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Wide Bay | |
| In office 12 November 1873 – 17 May 1888 Serving with Thomas Price, Matthew Mellor | |
| Preceded by | Henry King |
| Succeeded by | Horace Tozer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Gill Bailey 1833 Teignmouth, Devon, England |
| Died | 23 April 1889 (aged 55–56) Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Toowong Cemetery |
| Nationality | English Australian |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Nash (m.1864 d.1886), Estelle Austin (m.1888) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Personal history edit
He was born at East Teignmouth, Devonshire, England. Addition information on his life prior to election to Parliament is available.[2]
Electoral history edit
He was elected at a By-election as the member for Wide Bay. He served four terms during the period 12 November 1873 – 17 May 1888. During Sir S.W.Griffith's last administration Mr. Bailey served as Government Whip.[1]
Post-electoral life edit
He retired to Brisbane after his time in the Legislative Assembly and died at his residence in Qualtrough Street Woolloongabba, Brisbane on 23 April 1889.[1] He is buried at Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland.
Obituary edit
Death of Mr W. G. Bailey[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c Bailey, William. "William Gill Bailey". Former Member Register. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ "MEN OF MARK". Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser. Qld. 22 June 1886. p. 3. Retrieved 24 June 2015 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Death of Mr. W. G. Bailey". The Queenslander. 27 April 1889. p. 784. Retrieved 24 June 2015 – via National Library of Australia.