John7 BAILS [3845]

  General Notes:

(Image Courtesy S L Bails)

SA Birth 1861 20/95 BAILS John, Joseph BAILS Lois BROADBENT, Adelaide
Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia Beverley, Adelaide, South Australia

The Advertiser Saturday 26 April 1952
Death Notice:
BAILS.- On April 25 John (formerly of Clare), husband of the late Laura Bails and father of Gordon, of 750 Port road, Beverley. Aged 91 years.

Funeral Notice:
BAILS.- The Friends of the late Mr. John Bails, formerly of Clare, are respectfully informed that his Funeral will leave his late residence, 750 Port road, Beverley, on Monday, at 11.30 a.m., for the Cheltenham Cemetery. F.T. Elliott & Sons Hindmarsh. LU466B.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1931 - 1954) Sat 26 Apr 1952
Death Of Mr. J. Bails
Mr. John Bails, of Port road, Beverley, who died yesterday, aged 91, was Mayor of Clare during the 'Back to Clare' celebrations in 1938. He was a store keeper in the town for 30 years. Earlier he had worked for many years on the trading vessels Queen and Pyap, on the River Murray. A justice of the peace for about 40 years, Mr. Bails was a life member of the Justices' Association. He was educated at Prince Alfred College and was the oldest surviving old scholar. Mr. Bails leaves a son, Mr. Gordon Bails, who was Mayor of Clare in 1940-45.

Northern Argus (Clare, SA : 1869 - 1954) Wed 30 Apr 1952
Death of
Mr. John Bails.
FLAG FLIES AT HALF MAST AT CLARE TOWN HALL ON SATURDAY LAST.
Regret was expressed at Clare on Sat., April 26th when it became known that Mr. John Bails, late of Red Stores, Clare, had died at the grand old age of 91 years, in Adelaide. He was well known and highly respected citizen of Clare for over 30 years where he conducted a General Store business in the premises now occupied by Mr. J. T. Canavan. As a townsman he was in terested in all things for the advancement and wellbeing of the town, and during his term of Mayor 1927-29 he tried hard to get a water supply for Clare the sites being at Emu Flat and Spring Farm; but after holes had been tested etc. these sites were turned down by the Councils and people of that period. He was Mayor of Clare during the 'Back to Clare' Celebrations, which under his guidance were an outstanding success in 1928. Before he came to Clare he was a well-known figure on the River Murray, he having worked for many years on the trading vessel 'Pyap.' He was educated at Prince Alfred College, and was the oldest surviving old scholar; and was a staunch adherent of the Clare Methodist Church. As a Justice of the Peace he was well known for his integrity and. thoughtfulness, he being a Justice for 40 years. He was recognised as a fine businessman, and on many occasions acted as valuator for firms and companies in disposing and taking over stores, in all parts of the State. His wife predeceased him a few years ago. With his only son Mr. Gordon Bails they had the unique distinction of both being Mayors of Clare. Mr. John Bails 1927-29, and Mr. Gordon Bails 1941-46. (Newspaper photo)

  Research Notes:

(Information Courtesy Lance Bails)
John7 worked on the Murray River for Charles Oliver on boats "QUEEN" for 8 years at Milang & Lake Alexandrina and "PYAP" which was built about 1897 trading between Morgan SA and Wentworth, NSW.

He then moved to Tarcowie, then onto Clare.

Owned the "RED STORE" in Clare.

  Other Records

• Newspaper Photo: Obit, 1952, Northern Argus 30 Apr 1952. (Image Courtesy of Trove)

John7 married Laura Mary TAYLOR [3853] [MRIN: 1283], daughter of James Banfield(1) TAYLOR [6134] and Mary Jeffery BIRT [6136], on 27 Oct 1886 in House at Auburn, South Australia. (Laura Mary TAYLOR [3853] was born on 2 Sep 1864 in Manoora, South Australia, died on 30 Sep 1949 in Beverley, Adelaide, South Australia and was buried on 1 Oct 1949 in Cheltenham Cemetery, South Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

SA Marriage 1886 149/295 BAILS John TAYLOR Laura, Gilbert

The South Australian Advertiser Friday 29 Oct 1886
Marriage Notice:
BAILS-TAYLOR. - On the 27th October, at the residence of the bride's parents, by license, by Rev. Thomas Dowding, John Bails, eldest son of Mr. Joseph Bails, of Mannum, to Laura, fourth daughter of Mr. James Banfield Taylor, of Auburn.