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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

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Wedding. Capewell—may

The St George Call · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 1

White dahlias and Easter daisies, artistically arranged, decorated the St. Andreu’s C. of E., Sans Saucy, on Easter Saturday 23rd ult., for the marriage of…

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Repots Of Weddings

Daily News · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 7

Readers are invited to send in reports of weddings and any other interesting social functions. Reports must be…

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Wed at 44--Now Golden Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 April 1940 · page 7

LONDON, March 20.--When a man reaches the age of 44 and has not married, he might be thought to be confirmed in his bachelordom…

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War Weddings

The World's News · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 43

WEDDINGS in Germany soared during 1939, when 740,000 couples married—an increase of 96,000 on 1938, says a German news agency…

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Wedding

The Methodist · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 7

The Rev. F. H. Ray ward officiated last Saturday at the marriage of Miss M. Charlton and Mr. Albert Gordon Allen, in Wes­ley Chapel. Miss Charlton has had long…

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Wedding Grout—duncombe

The Methodist · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 13

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Nowra Methodist Church on Saturday, March 16, when Miss Madge Leonie Duncombe,…

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Social and Personal. Los Angeles Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 10

Mrs. Tom Leslie Russell, of Elizabeth Bay, received a cable yesterday from her son, Mr. Reginald Keightley ("Blue") Russell, saying that because of a change of plans his…

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Opalescent Effect Created By Gowns Worn At Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 April 1940 · page 7

Opalescent frocks were worn by bride and bridesmaid at the wedding last night of Miss Wanda Wall with Mr. Keith Capell, which took place at St. Philip's, Church Hill. The bride's picture frock was…

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Buffet Bridal Breakfast Digger Groom's Resource Wedding Party in Park

The Sun · Sunday 7 April 1940 · page 9

Bill, a genial Digger, was dead broke. It was his wedding day, and the hours ahead bristled with…

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Yesterday's Weddings To Make Home In Leeton

The Sun · Sunday 7 April 1940 · page 12

A BRIDE who will make her future home in Leeton is Mrs. Robert Neil Robertson, who before her marriage yesterday, at the Presbyterian…

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Canberra Wedding on Saturday. Bridegroom From Victoria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 April 1940 · page 4

GUESTS from three States attended the wedding at St. John the Baptist's Church, Canberra, on Saturday, of Miss Margaret Dorothy Whyte and Mr. Lindsay Cameron…

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Campsie Wedding In St. John's

Daily News · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 6

A tiny handkerchief, trimmed with totted lace made 50 years ago by her grandmother, was carried by Hiss Olive Stella Amphlett at her wedding…

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Reports Of Weddings

Daily News · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 6

Readers are invited to send in reports of weddings and any other interesting social functions. Reports must be…

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Killara Bride Wedding Reception at Club

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 April 1940 · page 8

A reception at the Killara Golf Club followed the wedding last night, at St. David's Church, Lindfield, of Miss…

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Sulman—bowden a Friendly Society Wedding

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 6

A wedding of interest in Friendly Society circles was celebrated by the Rev. R. C. Barlow at the Methodist Church, Granville, on March 23, when…

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Social and Personal. To Attend Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 5

Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn Finlay, of Drummoyne, left last night for Cootamundra, where they will attend the wedding on April 13 of Miss Jean Main, daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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Pre-wedding Festivity

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 April 1940 · page 10

A pre-wedding cocktail party was given by Mr. Joseph Hayes at the Carlton Hotel last night in honor of his cousin, Miss Josephine Hayes, of The…

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Wedding at North Sydney Durack—Caffrey

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 26

A number of interested friends attended at St. Mary's Church, Ridge-street, North Sydney, on Saturday, 30th ult., when Rev. Father O'Mara, S.J., celebrated the…

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Weddings. Bye—Senogles

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 28

White gladioli decorated St. Joseph's, Rozelle, on Saturday morning, 30th ult., for the marriage of Miss Esther Senogles, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W…

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Weddings

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 11 April 1940 · page 12

THE marriage of Patriots, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Storrier, Roslyn, to Eric, older son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Mcintosh,…

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