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John Robinson Bailey (1826 - 6 May 1871) was an Australian politician from 1 October 1859 to 1 July 1861 and Postmaster-General under the Nicholson administration from 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 Bailey & Honey. He purchased crown land in Germantown, Victoria Australia (now named Grovedale). He farmed this land for four or five years while at the same time took part in editorial work of the Geelong Observer. In 1858 he moved to Ballarat where he edited the Ballarat Star, which he retained until he went into parliament. He became MLA after winning the seat of Ballarat West on 1 October 1859 and finishing on 1 Jul 1861. His appointments were Postmaster-General 27 October 1859 to 29 October 1860, Vice-president Board Land & Works and commissioner Public Works from 3 September 1860 to 2 October 1860, and Commissioner Trade & Customs from 19 October 1860 to 26 November 1860.
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