Background
Edward Joseph Baines was born about 1815 (1819?). Edward was married to Elizabeth Buchanan (daughter of David and Jane Buchanan), who died on 30 March 1863 at their home on Kangaroo Point Road.
Edward Joseph Baines was born about 1815 (1819?). Edward was married to Elizabeth Buchanan (daughter of David and Jane Buchanan), who died on 30 March 1863 at their home on Kangaroo Point Road.
Business Edward Joseph Baines was the hotelkeeper of the Pineapple Hotel at Kangaroo Point. His widow Maria took over the license after his death. Public Edward John Baines was an alderman 1868 - 1880.
He was mayor in 1872.
His political career ended with his death. He served on the following committees:
Finance Committee 1870, 1873, 1875, 1879.
Town Hall Committee 1870. Improvement Committee 1871, 1872, 1874, 1878.
Legislative Committee 1878.