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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Weddings

Weddings, 1939

428 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 22

Woman's Realm Century-old Veil The Richardson—Henning Wedding Cathedral Ceremony

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 3

A century-old Limerick lace veil made a charming addition to the bridal toilette of Miss Joan Pregenna Henning, who was married…

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Heirloom Veil Worn by Bride Lovely Wedding at Cathedral

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 1 May 1939 · page 3

Visitors from Sydney and the country came to Newcastle last Saturday for the marriage of Joan, only daughter of. Mr…

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Weddings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 3

Rev. Father P. Ryan officiated at the marriage of Miss Joyce Mary Jepson, eldest daughter of Mr. H. Jepson, of Harden, and the late Mrs. Jepson, and…

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Christ Church Cathedral Wedding

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 3

Mrs. Eric Richardson, who was Miss Joan Henning, of Newcastle, before her marriage on Saturday night at Christ Church Cathedral. From left to right, the bridesmaids are: Misses Joan Hoets (Sydney), June Rodd, and Mary Lips combe…

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WEDDINGS Smith—Wilks

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 3 May 1939 · page 2

Tighe's Hill Methodist Church was the setting for the wedding of Miss Alice Wilks, second daughter of Mr. A. Wilks, of Mayfield, and the late Mrs. Wilks,…

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Singleton Wedding Singleton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 13

Miss Ellen Blackwell, only daughter of Ambulance Superintendent W. O. Blackwell and Mrs. Blackwell, was married at All Saints' Church, Singleton, on…

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Recent WEDDINGS Findlay—Connor

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 5

AT her marriage to Mr. George Findlay, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Findlay, of Wallsend, Miss Alma Connor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Connor,…

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Weddings Of The Week O'Brien—Campbell

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 4

THE Victorian era was expressed in the charming gown worn by Miss Norma Campbell at her marriage to Mr. Lawrence Patrick O'Brien, at St…

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Pre-Wedding Party

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 4 May 1939 · page 4

MISS BERENICE TURTON was showered with good wishes for her future happiness at a party given by Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Morrison at their…

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Topics for Women Recent Weddings Oliver—Cooksley

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 5 May 1939 · page 5

For the wedding of Miss Dulcle Cooksley, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Cooksley, of Cessnock, and Mr. Ken Oliver, third son of…

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WEDDINGS Oliver--Cooksley

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 6 May 1939 · page 7

For her marriage with Mr. Ken Oliver, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Cessnock, Miss Dulcie Cooksley chose a charming frock of white broderie anglaise…

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Husband Fought at Stadium on Wedding Night

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 8 May 1939 · page 9

Dick Clare, the middleweight boxer, was married on Saturday afternoon, and in the evening took his bride to the Newcastle Stadium to see him fight…

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Wedding Of The Week Rootsey—Jones

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 11 May 1939 · page 6

SPRAYS of lily-of-the-valley trimmed the train of the smart magnolia satin wedding gown worn by Miss Olwen Esma Jones when she…

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WEDDINGS Brown--Balcombe

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 12 May 1939 · page 4

The Baptist Tabernacle was prettily decorated on Saturday afternoon for the wedding of Miss Letitia Balcombe, second daughter of Mr. J. Balcombe, of Cook's…

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Topics for Women Recent Weddings Genge — Gauchet

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 13 May 1939 · page 4

BEAUTIFUL flowers decorated St. John's Church of England, Branxton, when Miss Evelyn Gauchet and Mr. Francis Genge were…

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Pre-Wedding Parties Miss Berenice Turton Entertained

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 15 May 1939 · page 3

Miss Berenice Turton, whose marriage to Mr. Ken Rowe is to be celebrated at the Newcastle Cathedral next…

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Pre-wedding Party Miss Turton Entertained

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 16 May 1939 · page 3

Mrs. W. J. Milgate and her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Lott, were the hostesses at a pre-wedding party given on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Milgate, at…

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Weddings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 3

The marriage was celebrated at St. John's Church of England, Cook's Hill, between Miss Valerie Tait, elder daughter of Mrs. Tait, of Cook's Hill, and the late…

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Pre-wedding Party Miss Joyce Feeney Entertained

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1939 · page 2

Over 200 well-wishers met at the invitation of the senior members of the Hamilton Cross Hall, to entertain Miss Joyce Feeney, in honour of her approaching…

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WARBY—McCALL Wedding at Mayfield

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 6

The marriage was celebrated at Mayfield Catholic Church between Miss Alice McCall, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. McCall, of Mayfield, and Mr. Joseph…

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