Cyril James Weatherley, son of George and Catherine Weatherley of Uarbry via Cassilis was born in Coolah in about 1892.
Cyril enlisted on 6 October 1916 at Bathurst and joined the 3rd Batallion. His full military record can be viewed here.
Cyril died in 1965 in Gulgong (NSW BDM 11639/1965) and is buried in Gulgong Cemetery.
NEWS ITEMS1916 - New Recruits.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Mon 2 Oct 1916 Page 2Amongst the latest to hear and obey their country's call are Frederick Charles Goodman and Cyril James Weatherley. Both are Mudgee district boys, and we hope they shall retain the good name they have gained in this locality while they are in camp.
1927 - [WARRANT]
Vide Police Gazette, 1927, page 251.
CYRIL JAMES WEATHERLEY, charged on warrant with disobeying a magisterial order for the support of his child (£19 10s. due), lias, been arrested by Constables Boon and Cook, Gulgong Police. Charge withdrawn. Re charged with neglecting to pay the sum of £28 10s. and 8s. costs due. Discharged, amount paid.
1916 - Uarbry Mems. - FAREWELL TO PRIVATE C. J. WEATHERLY
A large number of friends of Uarbry and district assembled at the Uarbry Hall on Saturday, October 20, to bid farewell to Private. Cyril James Weatherley, prior to his departure for the front. The main feature of the evening was dancing which was indulged in by about 20 couples. Excellent music was provided by Messrs. Cohen, Carr, Robbins, Gjessing, Williams, and others. Supper was handed round at midnight after which dancing was proceeded with until the wee small hours of the morning, when all wended their way home thoroughly satisfied with the night's entertainment. Songs were rendered by Private Weatherley, J. McGrath, and C. J. Ross, which were greatly appreciated.
During the evening Mr. C. J. Ross, on behalf of the young hero's friends at Uarbry, presented him with a handsome wristlet watch and cheque for £4/16/. He also wished the departing soldier, who will sail on Saturday, November 4, all sorts of success and a safe return.
Private Weatherley, in a few well chosen words, thanked one and all for their presents and kind words.
The audience then sand "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." and terminated in three cheers for our soldier boy.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 2 Nov 1916 Page 21 The following is a list of officers, nurses, and men of the A.I.F. who are returning to Australia by the Karoola, which left England on May 6:-
... Cyril James Weatherley
