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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Bailey. William

Bailey. William , Farmer and Miner, Pleasant Valley Farm, Maerewhenua, Diggings. Mr. Bailey was born in the county of Durham, England, in 1848, and accompanied his father to Victoria in 1860. Two years later the family removed to Otago. Mr. Bailey was at Gabriel's Gully, and afterwards at Blue Spur. Duntan, and Switzer's, and bad many exciting experiences in the rough times of the early diggings. He removed to Maerewhenua in 1872. and has since been engaged in mining and farming. Mr. Bailey owns a freehold of 174 acres, and a small grazing run of 357 acres. He took a prominent part in connection with the establishment of the school, and has served on the committee. He has erected a large public hall, which ia used for public functions. As a Freemason Mr. Bailey is attached to Lodge Ngapara. New Zealand Constitution. He was married, in 1869, to a daughter of Mr. Edward Beckett, of Maerewhenua. Mrs Bailey died in 1894, leaving three sons and two daughters.

Mahan and Muir, photo. Mr. W. Bailey.

Mahan and Muir, photo.
Mr. W. Bailey.