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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

Higher Level Paper

Pillbox Caps (Hats?) as seen above and below.
Is it Pillbox or Pill box? is either the correct name?
Tell us everything about them.

No-one named Jenkings in the 1901 census in Galway. Here is a possible Jenkins family

Yes, looking at the OSI, Ballybaun is a townland at the Northern boundary of Clonbrock demesne.

According to the Wonderful Wizard of Wikipedia,
" ... In the 19th century pillboxes were worn by the units of the British Army and its overseas possessions as well as by the Boys Brigade. ..."
See - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillbox_hat#

I vote for pillbox ...

Two other photos of the same family -
catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000522829
catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000522832

Niall McAuley Niall, I would say you are correct, they were certainly productive, a big family! I see in the building report that they own the house, I was surprised by that.

Sharing the beautiful event of love and commitment with family.