William Gill Bailey
| William Bailey | |
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| Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Wide Bay |
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| In office 12 November 1873 – 17 May 1888 Serving with Thomas Price, Matthew Mellor |
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| 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 |
| Religion | Church of England |
William Gill Bailey was a politician in Queensland, Australia. He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly.[1]
Personal History
He was born at East Teignmouth, Devonshire, England. Addition information on his life prior to election to Parliament is available.[2]
Electoral History
He was elected at a By-election as the member for Wide Bay. He served four terms during the period 12 Nov 1873 - 17 May 1888. During Sir S.W.Griffith's last administration Mr. Bailey served as Government Whip.[1]
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.[1] He is buried at Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland.
Obituary
Death of Mr W. G. Bailey [3]
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| Preceded by | Member for Wide Bay 1873–1888 Served alongside: Thomas Price, Matthew Mellor |
Succeeded by Horace Tozer |
