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Welcome to the Douglas Archives, a treasure trove of historical records,
genealogy, and captivating stories. Explore the rich heritage of the
Douglas clan, spanning centuries and continents.
This page will
explore Douglas heritage on the Island of Fiji.
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Hima Ikimotu Douglas (also known as Himalea I Takelesi) is a Niuean
politician and former common roll member of the Niue Assembly.
Douglas, who served a number of years as a regional broadcasting
consultant based in Suva, Fiji.
He was a director of and major shareholder in Matavia Resort Ltd (1994-2007).
• Francis Douglas, QC, in April 2009, he was a member of the Fiji Court of Appeal that heard the appeal in the matter of Qarase and others v Bainimarama. The court declared that dismissal of former Prime Minister Qarase, the dissolution of the parliament and the assumption of executive authority by the military unconstitutional.
• Alexander Scarlett Barrack, who was born in Ellon in Aberdeenshire, went to Australia and captained ships in the South Pacific for 35 years , and later settled in Fiji.
• Douglas Pharmaceuticals Fiji is a wholly owned subsidiary of New Zealand’s largest pharmaceutical company offering nutraceutical and dietary supplement manufacturing, packing and laboratory services from a state-of-the-art facility in Nadi.
• Flavia Douglas, of Suva, Fiji, is a descendant of Walter Michael
Aubrey Barnes Douglas, as are
• Neomai Marau Douglas, Wayne Michael Douglas,
both of Auckland, New Zealand, Iona Teresa Douglas
of Taveuni,
Fiji and Mereisi Vibose of Nadi,
Fiji
• Michael Douglas, of Fiji, is a descendant
of Seth Douglas, Snr.
• Ann Midson of Whangarei,
New Zealand is a descendant of Seth Douglas
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From England to Fiji: The Journey of Edward Rodolph Walter Douglas
Born on 7 February 1875 in England to Walter Michael Aubrey Douglas and Juliana Catherine Spiller, Edward Rodolph Walter Douglas was part of a lineage that carried tradition, fortitude, and a restless spirit. Raised alongside his elder brother Thomas Douglas (1873–1912), Edward inherited not only the family name but the drive to seek life beyond the British Isles.
His journey led him halfway across the world to the lush, sun-drenched islands of Fiji — a land that would shape the rest of his life. On 30 September 1902, in the coastal village of Vuna, nestled in the heart of Naitasiri, Central Fiji, Edward married Lilian Edith McConnell (1875–1949), a union that marked the beginning of a new Douglas chapter in Oceania.
Together, they built a family rooted in both heritage and island life — parents to six children whose names echoed across time:
- Isabella Julia Mima Douglas (1903–Deceased), the eldest, likely carried Juliana’s gentle grace
- Rodolfoh Reginald James Douglas (1906–Deceased), perhaps named in homage to Edward’s own middle name
- Marian Evelyn Naina Douglas (1907–Deceased), whose middle name speaks of a fusion between cultures
- Edward Rihard Arthur Douglas (1909–Deceased), the namesake son, bridging two generations of Edward Douglases
- Kathleen Viti Douglas (1915–1972), her middle name a loving tribute to Fiji itself — Viti, the Fijian name for the archipelago
- Percy Thomas Douglas (1916–1975), perhaps a nod to Edward’s brother Thomas and the memory he left behind
As a settler in the Northern island of Taveuni, Edward lived out his days among towering palms and fertile volcanic soil, witnessing the growth of his family against the rhythm of Pacific tides. He passed away on 11 December 1948, at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy carried through his children — a legacy shaped by migration, resilience, and the melding of British and Fijian worlds.
Lilian followed a year later in 1949, closing a chapter that began in England and flourished under the sun of the South Seas
Australian Francis Douglas KC served as a judge of the Supreme Court and
Court of Appeal of Fiji, where he presided over the pivotal
constitutional case of Qarase v Bainimarama [2009] FJSC 21. His judgment
in that matter addressed fundamental questions of constitutional law and
the rule of law in the wake of Fiji’s political unrest, underscoring
both his legal acumen and his capacity to navigate complex international
issues.
See also:
• The Maria
Douglas (ship)
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