| William Bailey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Wide Bay | |
| In office 12 November 1873 – 17 May 1888Serving 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 |
William Gill Bailey (1833-1889) was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
Personal history
He was born at East Teignmouth, Devonshire, England. Addition information on his life prior to election to Parliament is available.
Electoral history
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.
Post-electoral life
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. He is buried at Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland.
Obituary
Death of Mr W. G. Bailey
References
- ^ 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.
| Parliament of Queensland | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byHenry King | Member for Wide Bay 1873–1888 Served alongside: Thomas Price, Matthew Mellor |
Succeeded byHorace Tozer |