We regret to have to record the death of Mr Wm. Weire, the town clerk of Geelong, which took place yesterday evening at 6.45. at his residence in Marshall street, Chilwell. His death does not come unexpectedly, for the genial old gentleman had been prostrated for some week's past. In March of last year he was seized with what may be justly termed the only illness he had ever known, and for months he was confined to his bed, at his then residence in Moorabool street south. His strong constitution, assisted by the medical treatment of Dr. Wm. Shaw, enabled the popular town clerk to again get on his feet, and after a brief residence on the coast of Hobson's Bay he returned to Geelong and resumed his duties at the Town Hall, but his failing health, arising mainly from the accumulation of years, necessitated his relinquishing all active office work. He did not do so of his own accord however, as his well-earned retirement into private life was thrust upon him by the Town Council, who about six months since superannuated Mr Weire, voting him a retiring allowance of £200 per annum. He, however, retained the nominal position of town clerk of Geelong, and almost up to the time of his death took a great interest in all that concerned the municipal government of this town.
Geelong Advertiser
18 Aug 1884
We regret to have to record the death of Mr Wm. Weire, the town clerk of Geelong, which took place yesterday evening at 6.45. at his residence in Marshall street, Chilwell. His death does not come unexpectedly, for the genial old gentleman had been prostrated for some week's past. In March of last year he was seized with what may be justly termed the only illness he had ever known, and for months he was confined to his bed, at his then residence in Moorabool street south. His strong constitution, assisted by the medical treatment of Dr. Wm. Shaw, enabled the popular town clerk to again get on his feet, and after a brief residence on the coast of Hobson's Bay he returned to Geelong and resumed his duties at the Town Hall, but his failing health, arising mainly from the accumulation of years, necessitated his relinquishing all active office work. He did not do so of his own accord however, as his well-earned retirement into private life was thrust upon him by the Town Council, who about six months since superannuated Mr Weire, voting him a retiring allowance of £200 per annum. He, however, retained the nominal position of town clerk of Geelong, and almost up to the time of his death took a great interest in all that concerned the municipal government of this town.
Geelong Advertiser
18 Aug 1884
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Sacred to the memory of Marianne Matilda Katherine the faithful and beloved wife of William Weire (late of Launceston in Van Diemen's land) who departed this life the 9th of March 1848 aged 27 Years. Their infant son is also interred here. Blossom and bough lie witherd with one blight.
Companion of my fondest love, how soon thou'rt called away. And must thy fair and lovely form, now moulder and decay. Er'e noon thy morning sun hath set, why did it set so soon. And leave me here to weep for thee, as oft I weep alone.
In affectionate remembrance of William Weire (34 years town clerk of Geelong) born August 12th 1803, died August 17th 1884. Also the daughter of above and Mary Ann Weire aged 11 months and three weeks. Also Elizabeth Mary wife of the above and daughter of John Batman Founder of Melbourne died 27th Jan 1864 aged 35 years and her two infant children who predeceased her.
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