Percy Alexander Findlay

1844 - 1945  (101 years)

• Name	Percy Alexander Findlay
  Birth	1844	Launceston, Australia
  Gender	Male
  Death	6 Jun 1945
  Person ID	I4689	First tree
  Last Modified	11 Aug 2015

  
  

  Family	Alice Jones,   b. Abt 1866   d. 26 May 1950 (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	17 Apr 1889
  Children	1. Ila Alice Findlay,   b. 3 Apr 1890, Launceston, Australia d. Yes, date unknown   2. 7 Furher Children Findlay
  Family ID	F59138	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	11 Aug 2015

  
  

• 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.