Why does the surname have to be Thomas or Thirwell? You said that he was a relation but you did not say that he was a brother to one of your grandparents. Could he have been a cousin to one of them and have a different surname? Does your family history research show any emigration to Australia. Does the photo indicate where it was taken.....photographer's or studio name on the back?
Is the photo clear enouigh to show what that is on the epaulet above the AUSTRALIA?
Donny
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