Alma Blanche Baigent
F, b. 8 September 1885, d. 1 December 1961
- Charts: Descendants of Charles Eyles
- Alma Blanche Baigent was born on 8 September 1885 in Wakefield, New Zealand.
- At the age of 20 years, 3 months and 26 days, Alma Blanche Baigent married Francis Henry Norgate, son of Frank Norgate and Elizabeth Rebecca Roberts, on 3 January 1906 in Spring Grove, Nelson, New Zealand.
- Alma Blanche Baigent died on 1 December 1961 in New Zealand at age 76.
Children of Alma Blanche Baigent and Francis Henry Norgate
- Alma Muriel Norgate b. 12 August 1906, d. 1 September 1995
- Lyell Francis Norgate b. 26 June 1910, d. 17 April 1987
Edward Baigent
M, b. 1800, d. December 1863
- Charts: Descendants of Thomas Jeffery
- Edward Baigent was born in 1800.
- At the age of 29 years, Edward Baigent married Mary Elizabeth Jefferis, daughter of Thomas Jeffery Jefferis and Ann Kemp, on 4 June 1829 in Alton, Hampshire. Mary and Edward were married by licence. Witnesses were Robert Jefferis, George Tiffin (?) Mary Binstead and Ann Masting(?)
- Edward Baigent witnessed the marriage of George Jefferis and Mary Binstead on 15 December 1832 in Alton, Hampshire; The marriage record shows "George of Henley, married by Licence, Witness William Binstead and Edward Baigent."
- His death was recorded with the Alton, Hampshire, Registration District in the December 1863 Quarter.
Children of Edward Baigent and Mary Elizabeth Jefferis
- John Baigent+ b. 1830
- Edward Baigent b. 27 June 1831
- William Baigent b. 2 April 1833
- Thomas Jefferis Baigent b. 20 March 1835
- Jane Elizabeth Baigent b. 24 January 1844
Edward Baigent
M, b. 27 June 1831
- Charts: Descendants of Thomas Jeffery
- Edward Baigent was baptized on 27 June 1831 in East Worldham, Hampshire.
- He was the son of Edward Baigent and Mary Elizabeth Jefferis.
Emelie Cecilia Baigent
F, b. 19 April 1898, d. 3 August 1975
- Emelie Cecilia Baigent was born on 19 April 1898.
- At the age of 28 years, Emelie Cecilia Baigent married Sebley Lewis Hatherley Tasker, son of George Tasker and Martha Hannah Krammer, in 1927 in New Zealand.
- On 24 April 1972,her husband, Sebley Lewis Hatherley Tasker died in Nelson, New Zealand, at age 73.
- Emelie Cecilia Baigent died on 3 August 1975 in Nelson, New Zealand, at age 77.
Helen M Baigent
F, b. 1873
- Helen M Baigent was born in 1873 in East Worldham, Hampshire.
- She was the daughter of John Baigent and Sarah Jefferis.
- At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Helen M Baigent was living in the household of Sarah Jefferis and John Baigent in Poters Farm, East Worldham, Hampshire. John is shown as a 51 year old farmer of 1250 acres with 50 men and 12 boys born Binstead Hampshire. Sarah is shown as 47 years old born Alton. Their children Mary T aged 12 born East Worldham, Helen M aged 8, born East Worldham were living with them as did Mary C (E) Baigent, John's mother aged 72 born Alton, and Jane C (E) Baigent, aged 37 born Binstead, an annuitant. Servants and a governess also lived with them.
Jane Elizabeth Baigent
F, b. 24 January 1844
- Charts: Descendants of Thomas Jeffery
- Jane Elizabeth Baigent was baptized on 24 January 1844 in East Worldham, Hampshire.
- She was the daughter of Edward Baigent and Mary Elizabeth Jefferis.
- At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Jane Elizabeth Baigent was living in the household of Sarah Jefferis and John Baigent in Poters Farm, East Worldham, Hampshire. John is shown as a 51 year old farmer of 1250 acres with 50 men and 12 boys born Binstead Hampshire. Sarah is shown as 47 years old born Alton. Their children Mary T aged 12 born East Worldham, Helen M aged 8, born East Worldham were living with them as did Mary C (E) Baigent, John's mother aged 72 born Alton, and Jane C (E) Baigent, aged 37 born Binstead, an annuitant. Servants and a governess also lived with them.
John Baigent
M, b. 1830
- John Baigent was born in 1830 in Binstead, Hampshire.
- He was the son of Edward Baigent and Mary Elizabeth Jefferis.
- John Baigent was baptized on 16 April 1830 in East Worldham, Hampshire.
- At the age of 37 years, John Baigent married Sarah Jefferis, daughter of James Jefferis and Mary Eggar, in 1867 in Alton, Hampshire. They were cousins - Sarah's father James and John's mother Mary Elizabeth being brother and sister.
- John Baigent and Sarah Jefferis appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Poters Farm, East Worldham, Hampshire. John is shown as a 51 year old farmer of 1250 acres with 50 men and 12 boys born Binstead Hampshire. Sarah is shown as 47 years old born Alton. Their children Mary T aged 12 born East Worldham, Helen M aged 8, born East Worldham were living with them as did Mary C (E) Baigent, John's mother aged 72 born Alton, and Jane C (E) Baigent, aged 37 born Binstead, an annuitant. Servants and a governess also lived with them.
Children of John Baigent and Sarah Jefferis
- Mary T Baigent b. 1869
- John E Baigent b. 1871
- Helen M Baigent b. 1873
John E Baigent
M, b. 1871
- John E Baigent was born in 1871 in Worldham, Hampshire.
- He was the son of John Baigent and Sarah Jefferis.
- At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, John E Baigent was living in the household of Jane Jefferis in Westholme, Titchfield, Hampshire. Jane is shown as the 38 year old head of the school. Her nephew John E Baigent 9, attended the school as did Henry S E Jefferis aged 12.
- John E Baigent appeared on the census of 1911.
Mary T Baigent
F, b. 1869
- Mary T Baigent was born in 1869 in East Worldham, Hampshire.
- She was the daughter of John Baigent and Sarah Jefferis.
- At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary T Baigent was living in the household of Sarah Jefferis and John Baigent in Poters Farm, East Worldham, Hampshire. John is shown as a 51 year old farmer of 1250 acres with 50 men and 12 boys born Binstead Hampshire. Sarah is shown as 47 years old born Alton. Their children Mary T aged 12 born East Worldham, Helen M aged 8, born East Worldham were living with them as did Mary C (E) Baigent, John's mother aged 72 born Alton, and Jane C (E) Baigent, aged 37 born Binstead, an annuitant. Servants and a governess also lived with them.
Thomas Jefferis Baigent
M, b. 20 March 1835
- Charts: Descendants of Thomas Jeffery
- Thomas Jefferis Baigent was baptized on 20 March 1835 in East Worldham, Hampshire.
- He was the son of Edward Baigent and Mary Elizabeth Jefferis.
William Baigent
M, b. 2 April 1833
- Charts: Descendants of Thomas Jeffery
- William Baigent was baptized on 2 April 1833 in East Worldham, Hampshire.
- He was the son of Edward Baigent and Mary Elizabeth Jefferis.
Albert Edward Bailey
M, b. 4 August 1890, d. 1978
- Albert Edward Bailey was born on 4 August 1890 in Wiltshire, England. Albert was the son of James Bailey and Caroline Stanley. His birth was registered in the Malmesbury District of Wiltshire.
- He Australian Flying Corps in 1915. He served in Gallipoli, Egypt and France. He became a Lieutenant in 1920. He was living at Bryden via Fernvale at the time he enlisted.
- In 1919 Albert purchased land at Ravensbourne where he conducted a dairy farm. The Brisbane Courier reported in 1931 -" When the Government of the day surveyed the district with the idea of closer settlement in mind, the scheme was imitant of the old American principle of providing community protection against hostile tribes, unknown in the Ravensbourne district. Each 80-acre block holder was allotted an acre township site on which to reside and thus was set up a community, from which the settlers were expected to sally forth each day to work their holding, the women and children remaining behind. Mr A E Baileys fine dairy farm is the last remaining vestige of the scheme" and "The 80-acre dairy farm worked and owned by Mr. A. E. Bailey is a model living area. A comfortable home adjacent to the main road overlooks one of the most picturesque small farms to be found in the State. The growth of paspalum and clover has created a dense mat over the whole of the property. The Jersey herd, numbering slightly more than 20, are the progeny of the Patrick stud. Mr. Bailey was a war pilot, and 12 years ago took up farming on this high-producing area, where the salubrious climate has done much to mend broken health for him. His farm, like others in the district, returns a comfortable living to its owner."
- At the age of 29 years, 1 month and 13 days, Albert Edward Bailey married Eva Anna Zropf, daughter of Johann (Frederick) Zropf and Maria Schwer, on 17 September 1919 in Methodist Church, Esk, Queensland. Albert's parents lived in England.
- Albert Edward Bailey and Eva Anna Zropf appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1921 and 1930 living at Ravensbourne. Albert was a farmer.
- On 27 March 1974,his wife, Eva Anna Zropf died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 86.
- Albert Edward Bailey died in 1978 in Brisbane, Queensland.
Child of Albert Edward Bailey and Eva Anna Zropf
- James Bailey b. circa 1920, d. 1942
Annie Kathleen Bailey
F, b. 5 August 1895, d. 10 November 1988
- Annie Kathleen Bailey was born on 5 August 1895 in Warwick, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of William John Bailey and Hannah Lacey.
- Annie Kathleen Bailey died on 10 November 1988 in Ipswich at age 93.
Arthur M Bailey
M, b. 1900, d. 1971
- Arthur M Bailey was born in 1900 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
- He was the son of Herbert Edward Bailey and Dora Mary Palmer.
- Arthur M Bailey died in 1971. Could not find official death in NSW.
Arthur Peter Bailey
M, b. 30 July 1865, d. 28 January 1937
Grave of Peter Arthur Bailey and Jane Bush showing plaques for their daughters Lelia and Gertrude. Photo thanks to Dawn M.
- Arthur Peter Bailey was also known as Peter.
- He was born on 30 July 1865 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. The birth of a male child to William and Elizabeth was registered in Tenterfield in 1865. This child may have been Arthur Peter.
- He was the son of William Bailey and Elizabeth Cubis.
- At the age of 22 years and 4 days, Arthur Peter Bailey married Jane (Janey) Bush on 3 August 1887 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
- Arthur Peter Bailey was listed as the next of kin of Arthur Torrens Bailey when she enlisted in the Australian Army on 7 January 1916 in Liverpool, Sydney. Arthur, a wardsman by trade, served in the 6 Australian Field Ambulance in France. He gave his next of kin as his father Arthur. He returned to Australia on 12 Jun 1919.
- In 1924,his wife, Jane (Janey) Bush died in Sydney, New South Wales.
- Arthur Peter Bailey appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Martin Street, Tenterfield, New South Wales. He was a labourer.
- Arthur Peter Bailey died on 28 January 1937 in Glen Innes, New South Wales, at age 71.
- On 9 February 1937 His obituary was published in The Courier Mail. It read:- "The death is announced of Mr. Arthur Peter Bailey, 71 years of age. He lived most of his life in Tenterfield, where he was born. About 10 years ago, owing to indifferent health, he left his native town and sought relief in some other climates, latterly living in Glen Innes. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Bailey, of Tenterfield, and in 1887 married Miss Jane Bush, who predeceased him 13 years ago. He is survived by six daughters - Mesdames J. P. Cooper (Tenterfield). G. Hulyar (Paddington), R. de Leon (Sydney), L. Croft (Newcastle), J. Norris (Sydney), C. West and two sons - Messrs. A.T. (Tenterfield) and E. Bailey(Balranald.)"
Children of Arthur Peter Bailey and Jane (Janey) Bush
- Josephine Elizabeth Bailey+ b. 1888, d. 24 April 1950
- Samuel H Bailey b. 1889, d. 5 December 1889
- Elizabeth Jane Bailey b. 1891, d. 23 June 1972
- Gertrude Margaret Bailey+ b. 25 December 1894, d. 22 July 1983
- Arthur Torrens Bailey b. 1896, d. 26 May 1971
- Martha Theresa Bailey b. 1899, d. 1991
- Myra Frances Edith Bailey b. 7 February 1903, d. 1994
- Lelia May Bailey b. 1905, d. 1997
- Sergeant Eric George (Taffy) Bailey+ b. 14 October 1906, d. 12 January 1945
Arthur Torrens Bailey
M, b. 1896, d. 26 May 1971
- Arthur Torrens Bailey was born in 1896 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
- He was the son of Arthur Peter Bailey and Jane (Janey) Bush.
- Arthur Torrens Bailey began military service on 7 January 1916 in Liverpool, Sydney. Arthur, a wardsman by trade, served in the 6 Australian Field Ambulance in France. He gave his next of kin as his father Arthur. He returned to Australia on 12 Jun 1919.
- At the age of 23 years, Arthur Torrens Bailey married Susan Ann Harvey in 1919 in Newcastle, New South Wales.
- Arthur Torrens Bailey and Susan Ann Harvey appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Tenterfield, New South Wales. Arthur was a carrier and Susan carried out home duties.
- Arthur Torrens Bailey's father Arthur Peter Bailey's died on 28 Jan 1937. His obituary was published in The Courier Mail. It read:- "The death is announced of Mr. Arthur Peter Bailey, 71 years of age. He lived most of his life in Tenterfield, where he was born. About 10 years ago, owing to indifferent health, he left his native town and sought relief in some other climates, latterly living in Glen Innes. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Bailey, of Tenterfield, and in 1887 married Miss Jane Bush, who predeceased him 13 years ago. He is survived by six daughters - Mesdames J. P. Cooper (Tenterfield). G. Hulyar (Paddington), R. de Leon (Sydney), L. Croft (Newcastle), J. Norris (Sydney), C. West and two sons - Messrs. A.T. (Tenterfield) and E. Bailey(Balranald.)"
- Arthur Torrens Bailey died on 26 May 1971 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
Benjamin (Richard) Bailey
M, b. 1853, d. 1940
- Benjamin (Richard) Bailey was born in 1853.
- His marriage, at 35 years, to Jane Mary Furze, daughter of Matthew Thomas Furze and Grace Warren, was registered in the December 1888 Quarter in Glamorgan, Wales Registration District.
- Benjamin (Richard) Bailey and Jane Mary Furze appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Springfield, Neath, Glamorganshire. Richard was a 36 year old coal miner born Glamorgan, living with his wife Jane M, 35 born Cornwall, mother in law Grace Pauley, 55, a widow, and children Mary J 14, William J 10, and Richard H 0, all born Glamorgan.
- Benjamin (Richard) Bailey died in 1940.
Children of Benjamin (Richard) Bailey and Jane Mary Furze
- Mary J Bailey b. 1877
- William J Bailey b. 1881
- Richard H Bailey b. 1890
- Herbert James Bailey+ b. 23 November 1891, d. 13 May 1979
Catherine Janet Bailey
F, b. 19 July 1885, d. 28 February 1913
- Catherine Janet Bailey was born on 19 July 1885 in Gowrie View, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Bailey and Jessie Black.
- Catherine Janet Bailey appeared on the Electoral Roll with Jessie Black in 1908 in Bum Bum Creek. Jessie carrried out domestic duties. Thomas does not appear on the roll. There is a Thomas George, dairyman also living at Bum Creek and a Catherine Janet.
- At the age of 23 years, 1 month and 14 days, Catherine Janet Bailey married Alfred Burgess, son of James Burgess and Ellen (Helen) Gillis Bridgeman, on 2 September 1908 in Queensland.
- Catherine Janet Bailey and Alfred Burgess appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1912 living at Pinelands. He was a farmer.
- Catherine Janet Bailey died on 28 February 1913 in Queensland at age 27.
- Catherine was buried in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Her Gravestone reads -
In memory of
Alfred Burgess
died on 9 May 1952
Catherine J Burgess
died 28 Feb 1914
Margaret Burgess
28 Aug 1962
AT REST.
Children of Catherine Janet Bailey and Alfred Burgess
- Cecil James Burgess+ b. 5 June 1909, d. 2 December 2005
- Elsie Thelma Burgess b. 11 January 1911, d. 3 December 1984
Dora Elfrieda Bailey
F, b. 1908
- Dora Elfrieda Bailey was born in 1908 in Casino, New South Wales.
- She was the daughter of George Bailey and Elizabeth Beatrice Gelling.
- At the age of 50 years, Dora Elfrieda Bailey married William Jorgensen in 1958 in Balmain, New South Wales.
Edith Bailey
F, b. 1902
- Edith Bailey was born in 1902 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
- She was the daughter of Herbert Edward Bailey and Dora Mary Palmer.
Edith Marigold Theresa Bailey
F, b. 18 August 1926, d. 27 May 2009
- Edith Marigold Theresa Bailey was born on 18 August 1926.
- She was the daughter of Herbert James Bailey and Edith E WEbb.
- At the age of 22 years and 3 months, Edith Marigold Theresa Bailey married Trevor Gwyn Davies in December 1948 in Skewen, Neath, Glamorganshire.
- Edith Marigold Theresa Bailey died on 27 May 2009 in Neath at age 82.
Edward H Bailey
M, b. 1894
- Edward H Bailey was born in 1894 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
- He was the son of Herbert Edward Bailey and Dora Mary Palmer.
Elijah Bailey
M, b. 1842, d. 5 September 1915
- Elijah Bailey was born in 1842. He was the son of Thomas Bailey and Sophia.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Djuan. He was a farmer.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Pierce Creek. He is a farmer. There is also an Elijah Bailey farming at Djuan but this may be the same person.
- He appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Emu Creek. He is a farmer.
- Elijah Bailey died on 5 September 1915 in Queensland.
- Elijah was buried on 6 September 1915 in Drayton & Toowoomba Cemetery.
Elizabeth Bailey
F, b. 1851
- Elizabeth Bailey was born in 1851 in Merriott, Somerset.
- Her marriage, at 24 years, to Oliver Hockey, son of Edmund Hockey Stone mason and Ann Pope, was registered in the September 1875 Quarter in Yeovil, Somerset Registration District.
- Elizabeth Bailey and Oliver Hockey appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in South Street, West Chinnock. Oliver is shown as a 28 year old mason born Middle Chinnock, living with his wife Elizabeth 30 born Merriott, a shirt maker and children Edward 4 born West Chinnock and Henry W 3 born West Chinnock.
- Elizabeth Bailey and Oliver Hockey appeared on the census of 5 April 1891. Oliver is shown as 38, Elizabeth 42, Edward 14, Henry 13, Emily 9, Florence 6, Laura 5 and Thomas 8 months.
Children of Elizabeth Bailey and Oliver Hockey
- Edward Hockey b. June 1876
- Henry Walter Hockey+ b. June 1878, d. 1956
- Emily Jane Hockey b. September 1881
- Florence Ann Hockey b. March 1883
- Laura Lillie Hockey b. March 1886
- Thomas Pope Hockey b. September 1889
Elizabeth Ann Bailey
F, b. 13 September 1856, d. 12 June 1928
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Ann Bailey was born on 13 September 1856 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. Her birth registration shows Ann Elizabeth Bailey.
- She was the daughter of William Bailey and Elizabeth Cubis.
- Elizabeth Ann Bailey witnessed the marriage of Isiah (James) Bezanson and Eliza Jane French on 18 March 1878 in Tenterfield Wesleyan Parsonage, Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia; The Ceremony was performed by Rev Ebenezer Fox.
- At the age of 22 years, 5 months and 19 days, Elizabeth Ann Bailey married John Maitland French, son of William French and Elizabeth Baker, on 4 March 1879 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia. She lived with her parents at the time of her marriage. Witnesses to the marriage were William Bailey (either Elizabeth's brother or father), a labourer and Elizabeth French.
- Elizabeth Ann Bailey died on 12 June 1928 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia, at age 71.
- Elizabeth was buried in Tenterfield Cemetery, New South Wales. Presbyterian Section B15.
Children of Elizabeth Ann Bailey and John Maitland French
- Sydney French+ b. 1880, d. 1950
- Arthur John (Jack) French+ b. 1882, d. 1959
- Albert French+ b. 1884, d. 17 March 1956
- Charles Edward French+ b. 20 July 1886, d. 1976
- May French+ b. 1887, d. 1971
- Violet French+ b. 1891, d. 1986
- Norman Bailey French b. March 1894, d. 8 July 1894
- Cecil Tenterfield French b. 1895, d. 1956
- Ivy Pearl French+ b. 1898, d. 1955
- Leslie George French b. 29 January 1902, d. 1947
Elizabeth Jane Bailey
F, b. 1891, d. 23 June 1972
- Elizabeth Jane Bailey was born in 1891 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
- She was the daughter of Arthur Peter Bailey and Jane (Janey) Bush.
- At the age of 36 years, Elizabeth Jane Bailey married George D Hulyer in 1927 in Paddington, New South Wales.
- She's father Arthur Peter Bailey's died on 28 Jan 1937. His obituary was published in The Courier Mail. It read:- "The death is announced of Mr. Arthur Peter Bailey, 71 years of age. He lived most of his life in Tenterfield, where he was born. About 10 years ago, owing to indifferent health, he left his native town and sought relief in some other climates, latterly living in Glen Innes. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Bailey, of Tenterfield, and in 1887 married Miss Jane Bush, who predeceased him 13 years ago. He is survived by six daughters - Mesdames J. P. Cooper (Tenterfield). G. Hulyar (Paddington), R. de Leon (Sydney), L. Croft (Newcastle), J. Norris (Sydney), C. West and two sons - Messrs. A.T. (Tenterfield) and E. Bailey(Balranald.)"
- Elizabeth Jane Bailey died on 23 June 1972 in Sydney, New South Wales.
Ellen Bailey
F, b. 24 April 1894, d. 21 July 1973
- Ellen Bailey was born on 24 April 1894 in Warwick, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of William John Bailey and Hannah Lacey.
- Ellen Bailey died on 21 July 1973 in Toowoomba at age 79.
Ellen Mary Bailey
F, b. 2 November 1887, d. 21 September 1978
- Ellen Mary Bailey was born on 2 November 1887 in Woodlands, Gatton, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Bailey and Jessie Black.
- At the age of 24 years, 1 month and 11 days, Ellen Mary Bailey married Ernest Edward Ludford, son of William John Ludford and Ann Eliza Payne, on 13 December 1911 in Emu Creek.
- Ellen Mary Bailey and Ernest Edward Ludford appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1925 living at Yalangur. Ernest was a lengthsman. His father also lived with them and was a gardener.
- Ellen Mary Bailey died on 21 September 1978 in Queensland at age 90.
- Ellen was buried on 25 September 1978 in Toowoomba & Drayton Cemetery. METH5-002-0008.
Children of Ellen Mary Bailey and Ernest Edward Ludford
- Charles Edward Ludford b. 26 September 1912, d. 26 June 2004
- Jessie Florence Ludford b. 2 March 1917, d. 4 May 1992
- Cameron Ernest Ludford b. 19 May 1919, d. 15 April 1979
Elsie Mary Bailey
F, b. 1910, d. 1940
- Elsie Mary Bailey was born in 1910.
- She was the daughter of George Bailey and Elizabeth Beatrice Gelling.
- Elsie Mary Bailey died in 1940 in Kyogle, New South Wales.
Sergeant Eric George (Taffy) Bailey
M, b. 14 October 1906, d. 12 January 1945
- Sergeant Eric George (Taffy) Bailey was born on 14 October 1906 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.
- He was the son of Arthur Peter Bailey and Jane (Janey) Bush.
- On 16 March 1927 Eric enlisted in the NSW Police Force and commenced training at the Police Depot in Sydney. He served in Sydney until 17 September 1928 when he was transferred to The Rock about 20 miles from Wagga Wagga. From there he transferred to Gundagai. After serving three years there he was stationed at Narrandera, Deniliquin and Balranald.
- At the age of 22 years, 1 month and 10 days, Sergeant Eric George (Taffy) Bailey married Florence May O'Connor on 24 November 1928 in Redfern, New South Wales.
- Sergeant Eric George (Taffy) Bailey's father Arthur Peter Bailey's died on 28 Jan 1937. His obituary was published in The Courier Mail. It read:- "The death is announced of Mr. Arthur Peter Bailey, 71 years of age. He lived most of his life in Tenterfield, where he was born. About 10 years ago, owing to indifferent health, he left his native town and sought relief in some other climates, latterly living in Glen Innes. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Bailey, of Tenterfield, and in 1887 married Miss Jane Bush, who predeceased him 13 years ago. He is survived by six daughters - Mesdames J. P. Cooper (Tenterfield). G. Hulyar (Paddington), R. de Leon (Sydney), L. Croft (Newcastle), J. Norris (Sydney), C. West and two sons - Messrs. A.T. (Tenterfield) and E. Bailey(Balranald.)"
- On 20 April 1939 he was transferred to Moruya. Constable Eric Bailey was highly commended by Commissioner McKay for bravery, cool-headedness and devotion to duty in the arrest, during a violent struggle on a ferry, of an interstate criminal at Bateman's Bay on 19 July that year.
- In January 1943 he was again highly commended by the Commissioner and granted six months seniority for conspicuous bravery in the rescue of survivors from the fishing trawler, Durenbee, which was torpedoed 17 miles off Moruya by the Japanese on 3 October 1942.
During the rescue he took a five ton launch out to pick up the survivors, earning him a certificate of merit from the Royal Shipwreck Relief and Humane Society of New South Wales and the commendation of the coroner. - On 4 January 1945 Eric was transferred to Blayney. Eight days later he spoke to a man, Cyril Norman, in Adelaide Street whilst on duty at about 8.30pm. During the questioning, Norman pulled a gun from his pocket and shot Eric in the stomach. Eric grappled with the assailant but two more shots were fired. He managed to hold the offender to the ground until assistance arrived. Eric then instructed his helpers on how to handcuff Norman. He then arrested him.
Eric died shortly afterwards in hospital not knowing the man he had arrested was a dangerous criminal who had only three days before had committed a brutal murder.
Norman was sentenced to death for the murder of Eric.
For his bravery Eric was posthumously awarded the George Cross. He was also awarded a promotion to the rank of Sergeant as he had passed all of his examinations for promotion. - Sergeant Eric George (Taffy) Bailey died on 12 January 1945 in Blayney, New South Wales, at age 38.