Australian politician
William Gill Bailey (1833-1889) 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 November 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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