William Dowell Bayley (December 24, 1879
Early life and education
Bayley was born in Winnipeg, the son of William Dowell Bayley and Lucy Charlotte Carney, of English descent. Bayley received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba, and was a medallist in philosophy and political economy. He served as principal of King George Public School in Norwood, and in 1918 lectured on prohibition for the "dry" side in New Zealand. When he left the race, he suggested that his candidacy could split the temperance vote. He issued the following statement:
(Stephen Juba was elected in Winnipeg Centre in that election.)
Death
Bayley died in Winnipeg at the age of 75 and was buried in Montreal, Quebec.