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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

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Wedding Bells Olsen—hobbs

The Broadcaster · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 4

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Methodist church, Fairfield, on February 10, by Rev. P. Williams, the contracting parties being Mr. Olsen, son of…

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Weddings. Byrne—bolton

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 11

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Pius' Church, Enmore, on December 30, when Nell, only daughter of Mrs. E. M. Bolton and the late Mr. J. C…

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Golden Wedding Celebration at Parramatta

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 11

On the 29th ult. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Rewell, of Parramatta, who were married at St. Mary's Cathedral 50 years ago, celebrated their golden wedding…

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Wedding. CUDDY—MICHEL

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 13

On Saturday last, February 17, an attractive wedding was solemnised at Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley, when Marie, only daughter of Mrs. C. Michel, of…

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Future Brides Make Preparations for Their Weddings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 15

MISS BETTY BROWN, of K[?]lara (centre), photographed with her bridesmaids, the MISSES JOAN ATKINSON, ALISON TURNER, her sister, JUDY BROWN, and her fiance's sister, MISS BETTY ARNOTT. She will be married at St. Philip's Church, Church Hill, on March 15 to Mr. Bob Arnott,…

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Many Country Guests At Wedding To-day

The Sun · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 25

A lovely cairngorm brooch set in gold, an old family heirloom, was worn by Miss. Barbara McLean for her marriage this…

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Local Weddings. Dunlop--o'neill

The Propeller · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 7

Masses of pink and white flowers decorated St. Mark's Church of England, Brighton-le-Sands, on Saturday, February 3, for the marriage…

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Wedding Bells. Rowe—montgomery

The Biz · Thursday 22 February 1940 · page 5

The wedding of Miss Nina Montsomery, cldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J Montgomery, of Bcggabri, and Mr. Ralpl Rowe, eldest son of Mr. and Mis. S…

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Bride in Blue Pretty S. Coast Wedding

Daily News · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

A LARGE crowd of friends witnessed a pretty wedding at the Methodist Church,…

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Two Weddings Yesterday. Cable from Sister

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 10

A CABLE from her sister, Mrs. John Plunkett-Cole, was received by Miss Marcia Scott Minnett just before her wedding yesterday afternoon to Mr…

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Wedding at Mosman

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1940 · page 9

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ashton, who were married at St. Luke's Church, Mosman, last night, will make their future home at Neutral Bay, where…

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Weddings Celebrated... Make Home In Country

The Sun · Sunday 25 February 1940 · page 15

WHEN Miss Olive Winifred Nock, second daughter of the late W. S. Nock and of Mrs. M. J. Nock, of Ilka, Bogan Gate, was married to Mr…

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For Women at Pre-wedding Party Yesterday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 4

MRS. ROY BROOKS, MR. TOM ESPLIN, MRS. PAT ESPLIN, MRS. DONALD ESPLIN, MISS DAPHNE STUART, and MISS JOAN HARBUTT, photographed at the party which Mrs. Donald Esplin gave yesterday at her home in Waverton Avenue, Waverton, in honour of the approaching wedding of her eldest son, Mr. Tom Esplin, and Miss Stuart. The wedding will take place on March 16 in the chapel of the Church of England Grammar School, North Sydney…

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Wedding At Ashfield

The Sun · Monday 26 February 1940 · page 9

A BOUFFANT frock of Chantilly lace over taffeta, the bodice cut on classical lines and with short puff sleeves, has been chosen by Miss…

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Wedding Announced At Late Afternoon Party

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1940 · page 8

Not until they arrived at the party did most of the guests invited to cocktails at the Carlton Hotel by Mr. Lionel (Sandy) Jaques realise that they were to attend a wedding reception. The host's marriage with Mrs…

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Golden Wedding

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 6

Thirty friends attended a surprise party to Mr. and Mrs. John North, of Girraween on the occasion of their golden wedding. After letters and…

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Toasted A.I.F. Man At Auburn Wedding

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 February 1940 · page 6

A pretty Auburn wedding was that between Kath Robin of Auburn and Arthur Hockley of Dundas.: The bride who entered the church…

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Weddings

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 16

THE marriage of Hester, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Flattley, Kaya Lami, Mervein West, and Malcolm Stuart, third son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Irvine Brown,…

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Wedding. DALTON—SCHOFIELD

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 13

St. Patrick's Church, Browarrina, was the scene of a very pretty wedding last month, when Margaret Claro, youngest daughter of Mr. T. Schofield and the late…

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Four Generations at Wedding. Interstate Interest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 February 1940 · page 16

FOUR generations of the bride's family—her grandmother. Mrs. F. E. Winchcombe, representing the first —were present at the marriage of Miss…

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