BAYLY, ALFRED (1866-1908) was born at Waitara, a son of Thomas Bayly, and a grandson of Thomas Bayly (1804-79). He was educated at the New Plymouth Boys' High School, and became a farmer. Bayly excelled in all forms of athletics, notably cricket, rowing, swimming and running. He was one of the most distinguished Rugby footballers in New Zealand. For some years he played for the Tukapa club, but on taking up land in the Toko district he joined the Stratford club. He represented Taranaki for many years between 1885 and 1901, playing successfully in several positions amongst the backs, but generally at three-quarters. He captained the Taranaki provincial team when it became the champion team in New Zealand. Bayly was a member of the New Zealand team which visited Australia in 1893 and captained the team of 1897. He was president of the Taranaki Rugby Union (1899-1906). He died on 14 Oct 1907. In 1909 the Bayly memorial scholarship was established for athletic competition in Taranaki schools.

N.Z. Rugby Annual; Fifty Years Rugby in Taranaki, 1935 (p); A. F. Wiren and A. L. Hempton (information); Taranaki Herald, 4 Jul 1931 (p).

Reference: Volume 1, page 41

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