Hector Beattie Finlayson
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
FINLAYSON – On April 10, at his parents' residence, Devonport, Hector Beattie, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Finlayson, aged 5 years and 10 months.
The North West Post 11th April 1914
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Hector Beattie Finlayson will leave his parents' residence, Esplanade, Devonport, on SUNDAY AFTERNOON, at 3 o 'clock for the Don Cemetery. Friends are cordially invited to attend. W. Jeffrey, Undertaker.
The North West Post 11th April 1914
George Finlayson
Don Congregational Cemetery
The funeral of the late Mr. George Finlayson took place yesterday afternoon at the Don cemetery, and was largely attended. A short service was first conducted by the Rev. W. Lawther at the Steele Street Methodist Church, and the same clergyman officiated at the grave. The Rev. W. Jarrett offered the final prayer, and Mr. George Finlayson, a son of the deceased, delivered a short address. The coffin bearers were Messrs. T. Coote, F. Marshall, H. Large, and A. West, four employees of the foundry established by the deceased, and some thirty employees followed the remains to their last resting place.
The North West Post 19th October 1909
MEMORIAM
At the West Devonport Methodist Church last night the Rev. M. Lawther conducted an in memoriam service in connection with the late Mr. George Finlayson, Sen. There was a large attendance, and appropriate hymns were sung. The preacher took for his text Isaiah xxvi., 3, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusteth in Thee”. This was a big promise in a world of sudden and frequent changes. Bro. Finlayson's life was a proof that he had found the great secret of peace. He was at peace with himself, because he was at peace with God. He had a profound confidence in the goodness and sufficiency of God. His text contained a promise, a reason, and a condition. Perfect peace was a heart at rest. The heart was the moral centre of their lives. Peace was independent of circumstances, as it was possible to have peace with pain and poverty, sorrow and bereavement. The reason was the mind stayed on God, as the great high Father of afflicted men and women, and man was satisfied with the love of God, coupled with their love to God. Trust was the foundation of religion. Their brother believed this, and so laid the superstructure of his life. He read an obituary of the deceased, who was converted at 20 and was a strict Sabbatarian. One of the best sermons on Devonport, was the life of Bro. Finlayson, which was noted for loyalty, obedience, faithfulness to duty and firmness of conviction. His sudden death meant sudden glory. The preacher referred touchingly to the aged widow and assured his sons that the deceased had covered the name of Finlayson with honour.
The Advocate 1st November 1909
Margaret Finlayson
Don Congregational Cemetery
DEATH
FINLAYSON – At her residence, Gunn Street, Devonport, Margaret, beloved wife of the late George Finlayson, in her 83rd year.
The North West Post 25th August 1914
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Margaret Finlayson will leave her late residence, Gunn Street, Devonport, on WEDNESDAY, at 2.30 p.m., for the Don Cemetery. Friends please accept this intimation.
The North West Post 25th August 1914
About People
The death occurred at Devonport last night, of Mrs. Finlayson, relict of the late Mr. James Finlayson, and mother of the principals of the well-known engineering firm. The deceased, who was in her 83rd year, had been ailing for some months, and the end was not unexpected. Accompanied by her husband, and their family, she came to Tasmania from Scotland some 30 years ago, being a native of Forfar. Mr. Finlayson predeceased her about five years ago. A family of three sons, Messrs. David C. and George Finlayson, of Devonport, and James Finlayson of Victoria, and two daughters, Mrs. R. Powell, and Miss Finlayson, are left to mourn their loss. The funeral will take place at the Don cemetery to-morrow afternoon.
The North West Post 25th August 1914
The funeral of the late Mrs. G. Finlayson, Sen., took place in the Don cemetery yesterday afternoon. There was a large and representative gathering including the employees at Messrs. Finlayson Bros. Foundry and residents of Don, Latrobe and other centres. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Revs. D. S. Jones and J. A. Jeffrey. The chief mourners were Messrs James, David C., and George Finlayson (sons), and R. Powell (son-in-law). The carriers were four employees at the foundry. A large number of beautiful floral tributes were placed on the grave, including wreaths from the staff at the foundry, Women's Own, and Victoria League.
The North West Post 27th August 1914
NEWS ITEMS
FINLAYSON - On Thursday, January 14, at Fitzgerald Street, Perth, West Australia, Eliza, the beloved wife of James Finlayson, aged 27 years
The North West Post Tuesday 9th February 1897
MARRIAGE
FINLAYSON - HENRY On October 3, at the residence of the bride's parents, Don by the Rev H. Stewart Anderson, James, eldest son of George Finlayson, Forfarshire, Scotland, to Eliza, second daughter of Captain Robert Henry, Don.
The North West Post 6th November 1894
An interesting ceremony was performed at the Don on Wednesday afternoon, when Miss E. Henry, second daughter of Mr. B. Henry, an old and much respected resident, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony with James Finlayson, of the firm of Finlayson Bros., West Devonport. The Rev. H. Stewart Anderson, of the Presbyterian Church officiated, the marriage taking place at the residence of the bride's parents. The bridesmaids were Misses B. Henry and E. Finlayson and Mr. G. Finlayson was groomsman. A large number of friends of the happy couple partook of the breakfast after which Mr. and Mrs. Finlayson left for their home at West Devonport, amid hearty congratulations. Among the large number of presents were a silver cruet and teapot presented by the Don Presbyterian Church, of which the bride had been organist for some time past. The articles bore the following inscription : - Presented to Miss E. Henry by the Don Presbyterian Church, on the eve of her marriage 1-10-1894
The North West Post 6th October 1894