Reginald + Winifred Ila Douglas. Winifred (daughter of Roderick Gordon Douglas and Ila Alice Findlay) was born on 28 Jan 1922; died on 1 Feb 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Walter + Melinda Jane Symons. Melinda was born before 1918; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roderick married Ila Alice Findlay on 3 Feb 1916 in St John's Church, Launceston, Australia. Ila (daughter of Percy Alexander Findlay and Alice Jones) was born on 3 Apr 1890 in Launceston, Australia; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

of Launceston, Tasmania

Onslow Gordon Douglas was born at Westbury, Tasmania, on 4 Aug 1861 and was christened at the Westbury Methodist Church on 5 August 1862. He was the twelfth child of Roddam Hulke Douglas (1817-1902) and his wife Mary Selina Langslow (1822-1895). Onslow was educated at Horton College, Ross. In 1880 he was articled to the firm of solicitors Douglas and Collins. In 1885 he was admitted to the Bar and in 1890 became a partner in his uncle's firm.

In his younger days Onslow played football and cricket. He was a member of numerous groups including the Northern Athletic Association, Northern Cricket Association and Horticultural Society. Onslow married Kate Frith on 11 Mar 1885 at St George's Church, Battery Point. They had three children, all born in Launceston: Roderick in 1885, Greta in 1891 and Colin in 1894. Onslow died on 17 Sep 1943 in Melbourne, Victoria.

Onslow married Kate Frith on 11 Mar 1885 in St George's Church, Battery Point. Kate was born before 1895; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born and educated in Launceston, he travelled to England where he received training from Collard & Collard the famed pianoforte manufacturers. On his return he was employed by Arthur Munnew at his music warehouse and formed a partnership with him eventually taking over the business in 1907, changing the name from Munnew and Findlay to Findlays Pty Ltd. He then expanded into the wireless business and set up 7LA, the first radio station in Launceston, which exists to this day. Percy was interested in orchestral and band music, and was once a cornet player in the City Band. A staunch Anglican, he took part in the St John's Sunday school and children's festival work. For 25 years he was prominent in St Aiden's Church choir.
He had been a member of the Lodge of Hope, was a keen bowler and follower of football and cricket. He visited his orchard at Hillwood every weekend. Percy married Alice Jones, the daughter of Thomas Jones of 'Mona', Frederick Street, Launceston, on 17 April 1889. They had nine children. Percy died 6 Jun 1945 aged 78, his business having spread across the State. Alice died on 26 May 1950 aged 84.

Percy married Alice Jones on 17 Apr 1889. Alice (daughter of Thomas Jones) was born about 1866; died on 26 May 1950. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

They had eight children: Algernon Percy, Norman Arthur Munnew, Selwyn Harry, Gwendoline Lillis, Lorna Lyttleton, Thelma Lyttleton, Nancy Jean and Ila Alice.