Baikie, Alfred Ernest, 1904–1990 (Person)

SummaryAlso known as Alf Baikie.

Born at Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, 17 November 1904, son of Peter Baikie and Janet Tulloch. Came to Tauranga with his family in January 1909 and grew up at their Ninth Avenue property. Attended Tauranga Primary School until age fourteen, then worked for about six months as a Post Office telegraph boy in Wellington before returning to Tauranga and training as a blacksmith at C. F. Washer’s Empire Garage.

Entered the carrying trade using an old Ford truck belonging to his brother George, serving rural districts including Ōmanawa and Kaimai. His work included moving returned servicemen onto and off Minden farm settlements. Left carrying during the Depression for quarry work and employment in a bakery later owned by his brother Tom. Joined Jack Heaton permanently in 1932 as mechanic and driver, becoming the first permanent employee of the business later known as Heaton’s Transport. Became a shareholder in Heaton’s Transport Ltd in 1948 and sole owner in 1955; retained ownership until its 1988 merger with Provincial Transport.

Married Eva Gladys née Woods (1947), whom he had known since 1938. Long-time patron of the Tauranga Highland Pipe Band and supporter of the Historic Village. Awarded a Key to the City of Tauranga in 1984 for community service. Died in Tauranga in 1990, aged 85.SourcesAlfred Baikie and Heaton's transport: Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 524/7Alf Baikie in the Tauranga Historical Society Blog: 18 October 2019Alfred Ernest Baikie in Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 525/1

Alf Baikie about 1981.
Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Photo 03-492

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First Name(s)Alfred ErnestSurnameBaikiePlace of BirthOrkneyDate of Baptism1904OccupationCarrierDriverBakerManaging Director

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SiblingsBaikie, Thomas Alexander (Tom), 1907-1990 (Person)

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PartnerBaikie, Eva Gladys née WoodsDate Married2 January 1947

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Baikie, Alfred Ernest, 1904–1990 (Person)