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I can definitely identify my grandfather, Wilfred Laurier Lessard, b.1895 (1st on the left, son of Moses Lessard II) and his first cousin, Francis Lessard (2nd on the left, son of Eli Lessard). Both Lessards were from the village of Flinton and worked for Robert W. Kimmerly at Kimmerly Ranch prior to the start of WWI. Based on my grandfather's apparent age of 18 -20, I would date this photo as having been taken between 1913 and 1915. I recall sitting with my grandfather c.1978 on the verandah of our family cottage on Oborne Point, facing west toward the site of Kimmerly Ranch. I will always remember him pointing west across Skootamatta Lake, telling me to pay attention, and then indicating where Kimmerly Ranch used to be and proudly stating that he had worked there as a ranch hand in his youth. Such a treasured memory.

Thanks Jackie, -very interesting!

John Douglas The Douglas Memorial Chapel constructed at Quetta Precinct by Thursday Islanders commemorates John Douglas who was a pastoralist, Premier, and former Government resident of Thursday Island who died in 1904. The Chapel was finally opened on St Peter's Day, 29 June 1913. It contained a memorial stained glass window executed by Kayll and Reed of Leeds, of an elderly St John [in the likeness of John Douglas] at Patmos, which was donated by Torres Strait Islanders. Prior to his appointment as Government Resident of Thursday Island, he was secretary for public lands in the Thorn ministry from June 1876 until March 1877, when he became Premier and was given the honor of C.M.G. His party was defeated at the election held in January 1879 and Douglas gave up politics. In 1885 Douglas was appointed Government Resident and magistrate at Thursday Island and he was deeply involved in developing the settlement. He was an active warden in the Church of England and on 24 May 1893 laid the foundation stone of the Quetta Memorial Church. He served on various local committees and was a Cemetery Trustee from 1889 until his death. He won the respect of the Torres Strait Islanders, who in the early 1900s funded the construction of the west aisle of the Quetta Memorial Cathedral Church, dedicated in 1913 as the Douglas Memorial Chapel. He is buried in the Island`s cemetery. Source: monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/people/government---state...

Pistol or light meter (see catalogue)??

William Mahon and Edith Mahon in the 1911 Census. Edith in the 1901 Census .

Their marriage certificate - dated January 25, 1905 in Ahascragh Church - here

Here is Sir William in shooting garb "ca. 1914" - NB different tie and shirt collar, so not likely to be the same day - catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000523131

Their children: - Ursula Augusta Jane, 17 Jan 1906 - William Gerald Ross, 2 Sep 1909 - George Edward John, the 6th baronet, 22 Jun 1911 - Mary Edith Georgiana, 22 Jun 1911 - Luke Bryan Arthur, 12 Apr 1917