William Weatherly (1839–1914)
from Brighton Southern Cross
William Weatherly, n.d.
photo supplied by Ian Carter
The death of Mr. William Weatherly, "Billilla," Halifax street, took place on 1st inst. Mr. Weatherly came out to Australia 54 years ago from Scotland, his native place being Old Cambus in Berwickshire. In mining circles Mr. Weatherly achieved success as one of the original Broken Hill Proprietary. Immediately prior to his death he was engaged in grazing pursuits, having a station in the Mortlake district, and a farm at Romsey. He leaves a widow, one son and two daughters. The funeral on Thursday was of a private nature, only relatives and immediate friends of the family being present. The interment took place at the Brighton Cemetery, the Revs. Dr. Marshall and Dr. Borland officiating at the graveside. The pallbearers were Messrs. G. Chirnside, Bowes, Kelly, W. Riggall, W. A. Murton. Carre-Riddell, Phillip Aitken, Phillip Lewis and A. Templeton. The funeral arrangements were in the hands of A. A. Sleight, of Brighton.
Original publication
Other Obituaries for William Weatherly
- Argus (Melbourne), 7 September 1914, p 7
Additional Resources
- Trove search
- marriage notice, Argus (Melbourne), 5 February 1879, p 1
- probate, Sydney Morning Herald, 3 November 1914, p 4
- a ward at St Andrew's Hospital is to be named in his honour, Argus (Melbourne), 16 March 1934, p 6
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Weatherly, William
- Weatherly, Jeanie Thomson (wife)
- Weatherly, Lionel James (son)
- Weatherly, James (brother)
- Weatherly, David Kinghorn (brother)
- Weatherly, May Isabella (sister-in-law)
- Weatherly, Agnes Millicent (niece)
- Gregory, Eloise Florence (niece)
- Carter, Mary Anna Marjorie (niece)
- Weatherly, Isabel Grace (niece)
- Gregory, John Stephen (nephew by marriage)
- Chirnside, Thomas (family friend)
- Hood, Robert (family friend)
- Kelly, Anthony Edwin (business partner)
Citation details
'Weatherly, William (1839–1914)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/weatherly-william-9280/text26616, accessed 27 April 2024.
William Weatherly, n.d.
photo supplied by Ian Carter
Life Summary [details]
Birth
Death
1 September,
1914
(aged ~ 75)
Brighton, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
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