Background
He was born in London, the eldest son of John Bale and Hannah (née Lloyd) Bale.
He was born in London, the eldest son of John Bale and Hannah (née Lloyd) Bale.
He founded a number of thrifts including what is now the Bank of Queensland. He initially worked in a hardware business but was insolvent in 1859. His circumstances improved and he went on to found a number of thrifts including the entity that is now the Bank of Queensland.
He was chief executive of the latter until poor health led to his resignation in 1884.
Bale died 22 November 1885 and was buried in Toowong Cemetery.
He was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. John Lloyd Bale was an Alderman of the Brisbane City Council from 1872 until 1884 and Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly for Enoggera from 21 August 1883 to 13 October 1885.