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October 1859 to October 1860. Bailey was born in Leicester, England. He arrived in Australia in June, 1852 and set up a hosiery and outfitting warehouse in Eureka House, Malop Street, Geelong. He stated he had thirteen years experience in London and New York. He later traded as
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http://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/re-member/details/194-bailey-john-robinson
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