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South Coast · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

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Wedding. COOPER—SMITH

The Bega District News · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 5

At St. John’s Church of England, Bega, on Saturday evening last, the marriage was celebrated by Rev. R. Upjohn, of Gladys, daughter of Mr…

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Wedding. HEFFERNAN—SWITZER

The Bega District News · Thursday 14 March 1940 · page 3

A very pretty wedding took place at St. Bede’s Church, Sydney, on February 22, the contracting parties being Philomena, eldest daughter of…

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Wedding at Nawra. HAIGH — HITCHCOCK

The Bega District News · Monday 18 March 1940 · page 2

An antique brooch (a valued possession of her grandmother) pinned to the classical gown of white lace, mounted on taffeta, and made with…

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Wedding. WILES—HARRIS

The Bega District News · Thursday 21 March 1940 · page 2

A gown of magnolia satin was chosen by Miss Dorothy May Harris for her wedding with Mr Albert William Wiles at Holy Trinity Church,…

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Wedding Bells Woolley—clark

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 27 March 1940 · page 12

In a pretty setting of pink and white floral decorations, a wedding of local interest was solemnised at the Methodist Church, Nowra, on…

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Wedding

The Bega District News · Monday 1 April 1940 · page 2

St. Andrew’s Church of England, Coolamon, was the scene of a quiet wedding on Saturday afternoon, 23rd March, when Alma Alice, second…

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Wedding Bells Grout—duncombe

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 April 1940 · page 3

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

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Wedding. ROBINSON—TURBET

The Bega District News · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 2

The wedding of Miss Veda Turbet, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R. C. F. Turbet, of Wyndham, and Mr William Robert Robinson, eldest son of…

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Wedding Bells Donaldson—Ryan

The South Coast Register · Thursday 4 April 1940 · page 5

St. Patrick’s Church, Berry, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday, March 23, when Margaret, youngest daughter of the…

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Wedding. HOKIN—PRENTlCE

The Bega District News · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 2

To the strains of “All Joy Be Thine,” Miss. Margaret Elsie Prentice entered St James Church, Burwood, on the arm of her father for…

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Wedding. HUOSPETH—EVERSHED

The Bega District News · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 3

St. John’s Church of England, Bega was the scene of an exceptionally pretty wedding on Wednesday evening, 20th March, when Miss…

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Wedding. ANDREWS—WILLIAMS.(From the Orbost paper)

The Bega District News · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

St. James’ Church of England, Orbost, was the scene of a quiet, but pretty wedding, last Wednesday morning, when Daphne Kathleen,…

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Wedding Bells Peniston—McDonald

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 4

A very pretty wedding was [?] formed by Rev. A. E. Begble [?] All Saint’s Church, Nowra, on Saturday, March 23, when May, [?]…

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Fortieth Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Boyd’s Wedding Day

The South Coast Register · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 2

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. W, A. Boyd, of Albert Street, who to-day celebrate the fortieth anniversary of their wedding. They…

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Wedding Bells Peniston —McDONALD

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 April 1940 · page 3

A very pretty wedding was performed by Rev. A. E. Beg[?]ie, in All Saints’ Church, Nowra, on Saturday, 23rd March, when May, the elder…

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Wedding Bells Stead—Hackman

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 April 1940 · page 3

A wedding of local interest was that of Beryl, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Hackman, of Bexley, and formerly of Berry, to…

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Wedding Bells Blackman—innes

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 9

A pretty wedding was celebrated at All Saints’ Church of England, Nowra, on Saturday, 13th April, when Una, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert…

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Wedding Bells Howlett—leaney

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 9

All Saints’ Church of England was prettily decorated on Saturday last, when the Rev. Alan Begbie officiated at the wedding of Merle, youngest…

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Pre-wedding Party at Numbaa

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 3

The spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mottram, Numbaa, was the scene of a very representative gathering on the evening of Tuesday, 2nd April,…

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Wedding Bells Howlett—Leaney

The South Coast Register · Thursday 2 May 1940 · page 3

All Saints Church of England Nowra, was prettily decorated on Saturday last, when the Rev. Alan Begbic officiated at the wedding of…

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