About Bill Weir
Lived 1874 – 1955 (aged 80). Bill Weir was an Australian australian rules football player.
William Rich Weir (23 August 1874 – 8 July 1955) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
After football, he qualified as a pharmacist and commenced work as a chemist in Williamstown. He later enlisted in the Australian Army to fight in the Boer War, and was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bill Weir?
Australian rules footballer (1874-1955)
When was Bill Weir born?
Bill Weir was born on 23 August 1874 in Fitzroy North.
When did Bill Weir die?
Bill Weir died on 8 July 1955 in Manly.
What was Bill Weir's occupation?
Bill Weir was an australian rules football player.
What nationality was Bill Weir?
Bill Weir was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Weir (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Weir. https://biography.guide/bill-weir-australian-rules-football-player/
MLA: "Bill Weir." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-weir-australian-rules-football-player/.
Chicago: "Bill Weir." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-weir-australian-rules-football-player/.
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