A little latitude is needed by all of us to fully and properly work out our destinies.

Born at Goondiwindi of pioneering parents in August 1916 Doolie was educated at the local State School and the Brisbane Boys College. During his school days he was an outstanding cricketer and much above average tennis player and footballer.

After leaving school he was bank officer at the local National Bank for a short period and then became clerical assistant to the Sercretary of the local Hospital Board who was his uncle Warwick Piddington.

After two or three years in that position he was appointed Hospital Secretary at Biloela. According to reports he was a very active public-spirited young citizen in that town and Doolie and his ukulele were very much sought after at all social functions.

Soon after the commencement of World War II he enlisted in the R.A.A.F. and saw service in Australia and New Guinea and was discharged with the rank of Warrant Officer.

After his return to civilian life he joined the family firm of Piddington & Co. – Stock and Station Agents.

After the death of his father Roy Piddington, Doolie and his brother Donald guided the destinies of this well know firm. Later after Donald’s death Doolie managed the thriving business until it was absorbed by the A. M. L. & F.

From that stage Doolie was appointed Supervising Manager for the local A. M. L. & F. until he retired in August last year.

In the early years of his commercial life he evinced community affairs and particularly in the realm of sport.

He was a keen cricketer, footballer and tennis player and was one of the few people who held a certificate of an international football referee.

He was referee for many of the local football matches and was highly regarded by both players and spectators alike for his strict and fair interpretation of the rules of the game.