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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

403 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 9 of 21

..Recent.. Weddings Gerrard—Lane

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 4

MISS BESSIE RAMSAY was the soloist and Mrs. Cotterill played the organ at the Mayfield Methodist Church when Miss Merle Lane, only…

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Recent WEDDINGS

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

Mrs. Percy C. Lilley (Mill Connie Russell) and her bridesmaids, Miss Norma Russell and Miss Given Melmeth.—Photo. from Tyndall studios…

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WEDDING Hunt—Heslop

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 12

At St. Phillip's Church, Canterbury, Sydney, on April 20, Esme Heslop, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Heslop, of West Maitland, was married to Donald…

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Muswellbrook Wedding

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 12

The wedding was celebrated by Rev. Father M. J. FitzGerald during Nuptial Mass in St. James' Church, Muswellbrook, when Dulcie Anna, youngest…

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Topics for Women Pre-wedding Party

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 May 1940 · page 2

MISS B. PATRICK and Mr. A. Gibbs were guests at a prewedding party held in the New Lambton Methodist Hall…

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Weddings

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 May 1940 · page 3

MRS. STANLEY BARTLE, formerly Miss Enid Gee, of Merewether. The ceremony took place at St. Augustine's Church of England,…

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Orange Wedding Quinlan--Cambridge

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 2

A wedding of much Interest to Greta residents was solemnised at Holy Trinity Church, Orange, recently, the parties being Miss Doris Cambridge, youngest…

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Weddings Of The Week Gibbs—Patrick

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 9 May 1940 · page 5

MISSES EDNA and FLORENCE Patrick attended their sister, Beryl, at her marriage to Allan, son. of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Gibbs, of…

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Roses Decorate Church Smith—Hands Wedding

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 10 May 1940 · page 5

Baskets of pink radiance roses and graceful palms decorated the Mayfield Methodist Church for the wedding of Miss Lila Hands, elder daughter of Mrs…

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Naval Veteran Golden Wedding Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 11 May 1940 · page 7

It is 50 years to-morrow since Mr. George Sherley was married to Miss Sarah Knight at St. Batholomew's Church of England, Pyrmont…

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WEDDINGS Glasson—Davies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 13 May 1940 · page 3

The marriage was celebrated at St. Paul's Church of England, Stockton, on May 1, between Iris Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Davies, of Stockton,…

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Wedding of Dr. Starr

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 14 May 1940 · page 3

MARRIED IN MELBOURNE. Miss Alison Howse and Major K. W. Starr, formerly Medical Superintendent of Newcastle Hospital, who were married a few days ago at St. Kilda…

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WEDDINGS Heath--Gardener

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 15 May 1940 · page 3

Hamilton Wesley Church was the setting for the wedding of Miss Florence Gardener, eldest daughter, of Mrs. H. Radford, of Merewether, and the late Mr…

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Recent Weddings Peterson—Weichert

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 3

WHEN Miss Jean Welchert. only child of Mr. and Mrs. L. Welcherk of Cocklo Creek, was married to Mr. Kenneth Peterson, youngest son of…

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Recent WEDDINGS Southwell — Atkins

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 16 May 1940 · page 5

FOR her marriage to Mr. Charles Southwell, son of the late Mr. Henry Southwell and Mrs. K. F. Southwell, of Victoria. Miss Elsie Atkins…

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Naval Wedding in London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 12

A wedding of interest to Newcastle people was celebrated in London on April 30, when Lieutenant Robert Walker Hughes R.N., was married to Miss…

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Pre-wedding Party

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 May 1940 · page 12

Miss Mary McLaughlin, of Hamilton South, was guest of honour on Thursday night at a pre-wedding party arranged by her friends. During the evening,…

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Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Spurr 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 2

Mr. And Mrs. Hartley Spurr, of Newcastle, were entertained at a social last night by members of their family and the Ladies' Church Aid Society of…

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WEDDINGS Easton—Carter

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 May 1940 · page 3

The marriage was celebrated at St. Stephen's Church of England, Adamstown, between Miss Alma Janet Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Carter of…

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WEDDINGS Nelson—Bruton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The wedding was celebrated on Saturday at the Hamilton Baptist Church between Lorna Bruton, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Bruton, of Belmont, and Ernest…

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