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Murray · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

311 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 16

Wedding Mortensen—tait

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

[?]ur bridesmaids, all sisters of the [?] attended Miss Vezelea Isobel [?] for her marriage to Mr. Hans [?]tensen, at Scots Church,…

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Wedding Cake Stolen During Ceremony

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 1

While a man was being married in Scots Church, Collins street, Melbourne, on Saturday night, thieves stole the two-tier wedding cake from…

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Ownership of Wedding Gifts Equal Rights of Husband and Wife Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 3

When a husband and wife separate each has an equal right in gifts which were given to them [?] as wedding presents…

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Wedding Asher—harney

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 1

The marriage of Kathleen Mary, only daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Harney, of Cecil street Williamstown, and Frederick, only son of…

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Wedding CALDER—ANDREW

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

Miss Joan Wilhelmina Andrew, second daughter of Mrs. Hugh Andrew, Berrembed, Matong, and of the late Mr. Hugh Andrew, was…

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Wedding Crosthwaite—haycroft

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 3 May 1940 · page 5

A popular wedding was celebrated on Saturday evening, at 7.50, at St. Barnabas's Church of England, Henty, the contracting parties being Miss…

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Weddings

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 3

The marriage was celebrated at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne, of Eileen Merna, twin daughter of Mr and Mrs. J. C. Joyce, Chaucer st., St…

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Weddings Married at Alma Park

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 7 May 1940 · page 4

A wedding was celebrated at the Alma Park Lutheran Church on April 27, when Linda, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Yensch. “Dunholme,”…

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Wedding. M’ Gifford — Ritchie

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 3

Tastefully decorated, Scots Church, Cobram, provided a charming Horn setting for the marriage on Saturday, April 27th, of Mona Lilian,…

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Weddings Barrett—franke

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 1

The marriage was celebrated at the Lutheran Church, Gidginbung, of Linda Elva, second dauber of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Franke, Barmedman,…

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Wedding Francis—crump

The Pastoral Times · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 3

The Catholic Church, Moama, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, April 27, when Dorothy May, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W…

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Weddings

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 3

The Ven. Archdeacon West officiated at the marriage of Mona, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Ehlers, “Roonda,” Yerong Creek, to John, son…

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Weddings Grout--duncombe

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

A wedding that attracted wide spread interest, took place at the Methodist Church, Nowra, on Saturday, March 16, when the Rev…

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Wedding at Mannequin Parade

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 4

The wedding scene at Farrah’s mannequin parade, which was held in aid of the Baby Health Centre. From left to right — Bridesmaids, Misses Nell Carry Ethel Pyers; and matron of honor, Mrs. Towel. Birds— Miss Joan Gleadhill. Bridesmaids — Misses Eve Woodlands and Dora…

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Weddings

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 4

An unusual feature of the marriage of Miss Jessie Catherine Hindle with Mr. William Alexander Sutherland on Saturday evening was that neither…

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Wedding White—ripper

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 2

A wedding of interest was solemnised at the Roman Catholic Church, Moama, on Saturday, when Edith, third daughter of Mrs. Ripper, Thyra,…

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Weddings

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

At the Presbyterian Church, Sydney road. Brunswick, Rev. Forsyth officiated when Jean, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. McQueen, of Canberra,…

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Wedding in Brunswick Presbyterian Church

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 3

wedding group at the marriage of Miss Jean McQueen, formerly of Albury, and Mr. P. Macumber, which [?] place in the Presbyterian Church at Brunswick recently. From left: Mr. T. Waldron, Miss Heather McQueen, bridegroom and bride, and Mr. W. Long, Miss Thelma Spriggs and Mr. Ray Macumber…

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Wedding GLENN—BALDERSTONE

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 3

A gown of gleaming ivory duchesse satin was worn by Jean Balderstone, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Balderstone, of Mont…

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WEDDING Eastman—Copeland

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 24 May 1940 · page 2

A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Virgilius' Church, Hay, on 27th April, by Rev. Fr. McGrath, when Monica Josephine, youngest daughter…

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