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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

1,139 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 57

Wedding — Kitcher- Dugan

The Biz · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 5

Mr. W. N. K teher, only son of Mr and Mrs. Kitcher, of Castlereagh Street. Liverpool, was married to Miss Marie Dugon, of Manilla, at Tamworth, on…

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Queensland Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 15

MR. A. W. (JOHN) KERSHAW watches his bride, formerly Miss Janet Nelson, of Gabbinbar, sign the register after their wedding in St. Stephen's Church, Toowoomba, on Tuesday. The attendants are Misses Edith Warren, Ruth Nelson, Nancy Persse, and Sylvia White, bridesmaids, and Margaret…

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"To a Bride on Her Wedding Morn"

The Methodist · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 4

The angel gently winged his way through the calm air of those ethereal heights; his movements did not suggest haste, but they denoted purpose. Through the air he came, sometimes accompanied…

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Jubilee Ball Couple's Golden Wedding

Daily News · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 2

The first golden wedding couple who have arranged to attend the Golden Jubilee Ball, at the Trocadero, on April 30,…

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Wedding In Melbourne MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 7

A frock of silver and cream brocade, woven in a small design, was worn by Miss Joan Andrew for her wedding…

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Mexican Wedding Ends In Horror Mexico City

Truth · Sunday 28 April 1940 · page 19

TEN persons were killed and six seriously injured, and many slightly injured when a wedding party at Guadalajara…

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Wedding In School Chapel

The Sun · Sunday 28 April 1940 · page 5

THE Chapel of the Sydney Church of England Grammar School, North Sydney, was the scene yesterday of the wedding of Miss Marjorie…

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Home Wedding Ceremony

The Sun · Sunday 28 April 1940 · page 5

A QUIET wedding ceremony at her home at Randwick was chosen by Miss Nance Elizabeth Jessie Abernethy for her marriage yesterday with…

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Lily Of Valley Desire Realised At Wedding

The Sun · Sunday 28 April 1940 · page 5

A childhood ambition to have lily of the valley in her bridal bouquet was realised yesterday by Miss Marjorie…

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Wedding Cake Stolen During Ceremony

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 April 1940 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Saturday. -- While a man was being married in Scots Church, Collins Street, tonight, thieves stole his two-tier wedding cake and a suitcase containing his clothing…

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A.I.F. Officer's Wedding At Strathfield

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 April 1940 · page 34

LEAVING the Church Lieut, and Mrs. Thomas Young leaving St. Anne's Church, Strathfield, after their wedding yesterday…

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Bride had ten days to prepare for her wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 April 1940 · page 34

Miss Joanna Tucker, who was married at St. Anne's Church, Strathfield, yesterday afternoon, to Lieutenant Thomas William Young, A.I.F., had only ten days in which to prepare for her wedding…

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Mayfair Guests at Wedding London

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 28 April 1940 · page 34

One of the largest weddings to have been celebrated since the war began took place…

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Society Wedding at St. Mark's

The Sun · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 11

TWO bridesmaids, Misses Pamela Bushell and June Singer, will follow Miss Betty Sidaway down the aisle of St…

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Bride to Wear Grandmother's Wedding Ring

The Sun · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 11

FOR the "something old." Miss a Lillian Smyth, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Smyth, of Killara. will wear her grandmother's wedding…

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Old World Style Wedding Gown

The Sun · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 12

MOTHER - OF - PEARL taffeta satin-embossed in rose design and made in old world style, will fashion the gown which Miss Nola…

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Wedding at St. Paul's

Daily News · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 6

The marriage of Mr. David Woolley and Miss Phyllis Hines was celebrated at St. Paul's Church, Redfern, on Saturday. The Rev. J. Bidwell performed…

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NEAL—MATTHEWS Ribbons from Mother's Wedding Bouquet

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 9

The Leigh Memorial Methodist Church, Parramatta, was the scene of a pretty wedding on April 16, when Rev. Taylor defeated at the marriage…

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Social and Personal. Wedding in England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 5

Mrs. D. T. Harbison, of Bowral, entertained many of her friends yesterday afternoon to celebrate the wedding of her son, Lieutenant David Harbison, R.A.M.C. to Miss Christine…

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The Life of Sydney Surprise Wedding, From New Zealand By Air, R.S.P.C.A. Effort

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 1 May 1940 · page 10

A SURPRISE for the guests when they arrived at the late afternoon party given at Usher's Hotel yesterday by Mrs…

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