Valentine Bailey (1884–1947)
The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr. Valentine Bailey, who was born at Grenfell 62 years ago, his father — Mr. Henry Bailey, senr., now approaching 90 years of age — having resided here since the early days of the gold mining era.
The late Mr. Bailey had been ailing for about two years.
He married Miss Nellie Neal, who survives him, as well as a family of seven — Claude, Valentine, Norman, Allan, Mrs. Negus (Cowra), Mrs. Jack Sawyer (Grenfell), Mrs. Rusby (Griffith).
The funeral on Wednesday afternoon was from the parlours, Rev. A. S. Rowe taking the services.
Many district families were represented at the funeral, and numerous wreaths were forwarded.
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Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Bailey, Henry (father)
- Neal, Jane (aunt)
- Griffin, Eliza (aunt)
- Neal, John Stephen (uncle by marriage)
- Bailey, Diana Margaret (grandmother)
- Neal, John Stephen (cousin)
- Neal, Walter (cousin)
Citation details
'Bailey, Valentine (1884–1947)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/bailey-valentine-16789/text28682, accessed 14 June 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1884
Bathurst,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
21 October,
1947
(aged ~ 63)
Grenfell,
New South Wales,
Australia
Religious Influence
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