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Another photo of them seated and hatless has "[ca. 28 September 1940]" - catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000595002

28 September 1940 was a Saturday ...

ɹǝqɯoɔɥɔɐǝq You can't possibly be telling us 28 September 1940, without a day of the week. Shocking dereliction of duty!

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"Born in Esker, Killoe, Co Longford, Frank Gormley and his brother Michael were part of the Killoe Company (B Company) of the 1st Battalion, Longford Brigade and the North Longford Flying Column during the War of Independence. Frank moved from Adjutant to the leading role of Captain and Commander within B Company when Michael Reynolds replaced Seán Mac Eoin at the head of the Longford Brigade following the Blacksmith's imprisonment in 1921. He also held the role of a secretary to the Dáil Éireann courts. Gormley opposed the Treaty and later won a Dáil Éireann seat for Fianna Fáil in Longford-Westmeath as part of their first government in 1932. He also held the post of captain in the Irish Army, and served until his retirement after World War 2. He married Bridget Doherty in 1940. His brother Michael had served in the First World War and would later hold office as a member of Longford County Council. He died on December 2oth 1974 and is buried in Aughaboy Cemetry in his native Killoe."

With the 'seated' photo here - www.facebook.com/GeneralSeanMacEoinMonumentInBallinalee/p...

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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

brilliant piece of photojournalism.

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This brought back memories of reading the meter for each telephone subscriber so they could be billed, or rectifying faults. Mind you I never had the jumper 😳

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