E. H. Bakewell

On completing his education he joined the staff of the National Bank as a ledger-keeper,[2] and after three years there he gained experience in the north of the State in flour milling and in the pastoral Industry.

[4] At the time of his death he was chairman and managing director of the South Australian Portland Cement Co., a position he had held for more than 50 years.

B. Moncrieff (1845–1928) in 1922, and during his 15 years' occupancy of that office played a prominent part in the progress made by the Trust, and as a mark of appreciation named the overway bridge at Mile End after him.

In that capacity he always strongly supported the practice of bringing employers and employees together through the medium of round table conferences, which, he always held did away with much misunderstanding and bitterness.

[3] The general manager of the Tramways Trust (Sir William Goodman) said he had learned of the death of Mr. Bakewell with deep regret.

His leadership of the Employers' Federation and the Municipal Tramways Trust over long periods was marked by remarkable progress, and his record will be a lasting monument to service in the public interest.

"[3] Edward Howard Bakewell married Octavia Eleanor "Ellie" Wilson (18 March 1861 – 7 October 1934), daughter of Rev.

They had homes "Wyuna" at Victoria Avenue, Unley Park; "Marmion", Magill Road, Tranmere; and 80 Northgate Street, Millswood.