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The indigenous peoples of Australia include both Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders, though the history of the two groups is very different.[33] In general, it appears that Torres Strait Islander practices and customs are different from those even of North Queensland Aborigines, and more adaptable to the general law. Torres Strait Islanders are strictly monogamous, mostly church-married.[34] The most significant area of Islander ‘customary’ practice noted in the Field Report was that of adoption, especially of extra-marital children, by grandparents or other members of the extended family.[35] In recent years it appears that the practice has been followed of taking steps, after a year’s trial, to formalize such adoptions under the general law.[36] Source: www.alrc.gov.au/publication/recognition-of-aboriginal-cus...

1940s weddings were less formal than in previous and following decades, however, with most were held during the 10 am and 1 pm brunch time with a light meal and cake served to guests after the church ceremony. As with most events, 1940s wedding clothing varied from business dress to very formal attire. Often the bride, groom, and the wedding party would all wear their best suits and dresses. Some brides chose to make a dress for the occasion but chose a color and design which meant they could wear it again after the wedding. Rose pink was a very popular choice for brides and bridesmaids and white silk and satin were unavailable due to the war, lace, and tulle weren’t rationed although it was still very expensive. Source: www.ohsodelightful.com/what-they-wore-1940s-wedding-dress...

Top left corner has "Doug McEwan During war" There was a Douglas Harold McEwan who served in WW2. He was from Toowoomba. He was married Jessie May Wright on 20 July 1940. Comparing his army portrait to this photograph, they appear to be the same man. Veteran Details Name - MCEWAN, DOUGLAS HAROLD Service - Australian Army Service Number - QX10470 Date of Birth - 11 Jul 1917 Place of Birth - TOOWOOMBA, QLD Date of Enlistment - 05 Jul 1940 Locality on Enlistment - PITTSWORTH, QLD Place of Enlistment - TOOWOOMBA, QLD Next of Kin - MCEWAN, JESSIE Date of Discharge - 09 Mar 1945 Rank - Craftsman Posting at Discharge - 2/125 AUST BASE ORDNANCE WORKSHOP

There is a house called Kilgainy near Clonmel on the 25" map, but it does not match what we see here. It is gone today.

Some lovely hattage there for our La Belle Province!

24 February 1922 was a Friday ...

Here is the death record of Cornelius Phelan of Kilgainey: civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/death.... He died in 1949 aged 73. That gives him a birth year of about 1876, making him about 46 in 1922. Haven’t found a plausible marriage record yet for any Phelan in that part of the country.

Okay - a few more leads 04/01/1918 - Freemans Journal lists sale of land (at Kilganey & Croan) & a 'beautiful residence' to Mr Con Phelan. Munster Express 19/10/1928 - Acttion by Waterford Board of Health against Mr Phelan of Kilganey for failure to register under 'Cowsheds & Dairy Act.' Irish Press 23/06/1945 - Andrew James Phelan, 1st son of Cornelius Phelan of Kilganey House, called to the bar in Dublin. (How old would that make the first son? Is it consistent with a 1922 marriage?) 1963 Law Directory has him based in London. Irish Press 26/05/1949 reports the closure of the Factory and Showrooms of Phelan & Company, South Brown Street, for a day on account of the death of our Cornelius Phelan (death record above) who was a director of the company. The firm (per Thom's 1937) was listed as 'furniture, wire mattress, curled hair, and bedding manufacturers' and gave the proprietor as MF Phelan of Ailesbury Road.