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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Weddings

Weddings, 1939

428 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 22

Recent Wedding

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 14 April 1939 · page 4

Mrs. Donald McKenzie, who was formerly Miss Neta Rich. — Photo. from Evalyn Mellor…

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Recent Weddings McKenzie —Rich

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 15 April 1939 · page 3

A BEAUTIFUL lace veil, held with a top-knot of gardenias, fell over tho graceful magnolia satin gown worn by Neta, daughter of Mrs. Rich,…

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Wedding in Brisbane Richards--Gardner BRISBANE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 3

Academic and social circles were interested in the marriage at the St. John's Anglican Cathedral yesterday afternoon of Mr. Jack Richards and Miss Vebe…

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Golden Wedding Sydney

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 April 1939 · page 3

There was a happy family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Leckie, Collingwood Street, Manly, when the old couple celebrated their…

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WEDDINGS Mitchell--Taylor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 19 April 1939 · page 2

All Saints' Church of England, Belmont, was the setting for the wedding of Miss Mavis Taylor, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor, of Marks Point, and…

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Recent Weddings Tee—O'Gorman

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 2

MISSES MARIE and KATH O'GORMAN were the bridesmaids, at the marriage of Miss Sheila O'Gorman to Mr. George Tee at the Sacred…

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Wedding Ring Lore Through The Ages

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 4

FASTER is one of the most popular periods of the year for weddings The weddings The wedding ring has been worn on the fourth finger of the left hand…

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Weddings Of The Week Woodhouse—Priestley

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 April 1939 · page 7

A SOFT shade of pink was expressed in the bouquet of roses carried by Miss Maude Priestley, who chose a white satin and lace gown for her…

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Lysaght—massey Wedding

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 21 April 1939 · page 8

The small attendant at the Lysaght-Massey wedding this afternoon carried prayer books. From left to right: Louise Brown, Jenniffer Parry-Okeden, Margo…

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Blue and White Wedding Lysaght--Massey Ceremony at the Cathedral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 7

White tulle bows used to tie posies on the guests' pews, and white flowers beautifully arranged, made a charming setting at Newcastle Cathedral yesterday afternoon for the wedding of Miss Phyllis Jean Massey and Mr. John Charles Lysaght. The…

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Woman's Realm Lysaght-massey Wedding at Cathedral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 7

Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lysaght photographed after their marriage at the Christ Church Cathedral, Newcastle yesterday afternoon, with the chief bridesmaid (Miss Betty Ireland), the best man (Mr. Nicholas Lysaght) and the other bridesmaids, Susan Watt, Jenifer Parry-Okeden, Louise and Margot Brown. The bride was formerly Miss Phyllis Massey, of the Hill, Newcastle…

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Wedding at Cathedral

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 9

Local ratepayers are dissatisfied at the state of Coolamin "Road." Waratah, and intend to send a petition to the Greater City Council…

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Topics for Women Recent Weddings Spencer—Wilcox

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 April 1939 · page 3

WHITE velvet was worn by the bride and the white georgette frocks of the bridesmaids were banded in velvet when Miss Joyce Josephine Wilcox was…

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Film Stars Weddings at Hollywood Tyrone Power May Visit Australia Hollywood, April 23

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 3

The forthcoming wedding of Tyrone Power and Annabella and the marriage of Douglas Fairbanks, jun., have focussed the attention of the cinema colony in…

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Tenterfield Wedding James—Connolly

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 13

St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tenterfield, was the setting for the wedding of Alma Margaret, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Connolly, of…

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Weddings Of The Week Wrightson—Rogers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 7

THE bride and her bridesmaid both wore lovely natural colored lace gowns when Miss Mary Winifred Rogers, sixth daughter of the late Mr…

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Late for the Wedding Criticism Of Brides LONDON, April 5

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 6

Strong criticism of brides who arrive late for their weddings has again been expressed by Canon W. H. Gay, Vicar…

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Pre-wedding Party Miss Joan Henning Entertained

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 April 1939 · page 4

The home of Mrs. W. Rutherford, at Hamilton, was decorated with pink roses yesterday who she and her mother, Mrs. N. B. Pitt, entertained at a…

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Good Form Diamond Wedding May Win Flying

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 20

At the last Warwick Farm meeting on April 1. Diamond Wedding won he Cabramatta Handicap by three lengths, and followed up with the Vaucluse…

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Warwick Farm's Seven Races: Form and Prospects Diamond Wedding's Prospects in Flying Handicap Cathartes Selected for April Handicap SYDNEY

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 April 1939 · page 20

Diamond Wedding, a filly who has proved herself at Warwick, Farm, will probably add another victory to her credit on that track on Saturday. She is engaged in the Flying Handicap with 8.3, and is scheduled to go out for…

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