About Bill Weiley
Lived 1901 – 1989 (aged 88). Bill Weiley was an Australian politician.
William Robert Weiley (6 April 1901 – 11 September 1989) was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1955 until 1971. He was a member of the Country Party.
Weiley was born in Grafton, New South Wales and was educated at Grafton High School. He was employed as a commercial traveler, radio announcer and hotel manager. Weiley became involved in community organizations in Grafton including the Hospital Board, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International and the Grafton Water Board. He was elected as an alderman on Grafton City Council between 1937 and 1953 and was the Mayor from 1950 to 1952. Weiley was elected to parliament as the Country Party member for Clarence at the 1955 by-election caused by the death of the incumbent member Cecil Wingfield. He was re-elected at the next 5 elections and retired in 1971.
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Who was Bill Weiley?
Australian politician
When was Bill Weiley born?
Bill Weiley was born on 6 April 1901 in Grafton.
When did Bill Weiley die?
Bill Weiley died on 11 September 1989 in Grafton.
What was Bill Weiley's occupation?
Bill Weiley was a politician.
What nationality was Bill Weiley?
Bill Weiley was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Weiley. https://biography.guide/bill-weiley/
MLA: "Bill Weiley." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-weiley/.
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