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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

1,139 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 57

Wedding Bells Bell—farrell

The Biz · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 1

A chic tailored frock, with a full bodice and pleated skirt of pale cyclamen woollen georgette, worn with a navy georgette toque and navy accessories, was chosen…

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Wedding Bells Scott-irving—stiff

The Biz · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 2

St. Luke's Church of England. Liverpool was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday. May 11. when pau[?] J[?]y. eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G…

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Wedding Bells. Dawson—boland

The Biz · Thursday 23 May 1940 · page 4

The marriage was [?]nised at the Sacred Heart church. Cabramatta on Saturday 18th. [?] [?] Clare Boland. youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs. T. J…

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Organist Played March At The Weddings Of Three Generations

The Sun · Sunday 26 May 1940 · page 5

WHEN he played the Wedding March for Miss Nina Loxton at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church…

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Bustle Frock for Bride. Interstate Interest in Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 28 May 1940 · page 4

OF interest in two States was the wedding which took place last night at St. Philips Church, Church Hill, of Miss Margaret Roseby, eldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. R. Roseby,…

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Pre-wedding Present to Blacktown Fireman

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 10

Blacktown volunteer firemen gathered at the Fire Station on Thursday and presented their colleague, Joe Bromfield, with a set of carvers…

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Orange Blossoms Laycock—hilzinger Bride Wore Mother's Wedding Veil

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 7

Pinned to the lovely frock of white angel skin lace which Miss Isabell Hilzinger, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hilzinger, of Auburn wore when she…

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STACK—BURLEIGH An Evening Wedding

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 7

Dark haired Marion Macarthur Burleigh, third daughter of Alderman and Mrs. John Burleigh, of Fairfield House Fairfield, made a charming bride when…

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Of Feminine Interest Wedding Bells Barrett—gregor a Granville Bride

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 9

A pretty wedding was celebrated recently at St. John's Church, Parramatta, between Miss Church, Mary Gregor, and Mr. Joseph William, youngest…

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Wedding Reports

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 9

Starting from June 5, a charge will be made for the publication of, wedding reports in the Argus."…

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Weddings

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 16

HOLY Trinity Church, Glen Innes, was chosen for the marriage of Gwendoline May, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Rees, Reddestone, to Harold Henry,…

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Wedding Bells Fughes—blakeney

The Broadcaster · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 2

The wedding took place on Saturday last, at St. John's Church of England Parramatta, of Miss Joyce Blakeney, eldest daughter of Mrs. Blakeney and the…

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Wedding Buckley—hutton

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 11

The beauty of a Nuptial Mass was evidenced at St. Patrick's Church, Parramatta, on Anzac morning when, in the presence of a largo gathering of friends…

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"So You Are Going to Be Married." Post-Wedding Nerves

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 12

SHE wag a bride-to-be. In three days we should all be at her wedding. I called in to see her and found her sitting with her face screwed up and…

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Weddings. Cummins—lewis

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 36

On May 18 at St. Joseph's Church, Burwood Heights, the marriage of Eileen Frances, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Lewis, of Junee, and Frederick…

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Social and Personal. Interesting Wedding Plans. — Travellers By Plane. — Returned From Holidays

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 19

The Hon. Henrietta Loder has been staying in the Goulburn district for a short visit as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey Ashton, at Markdale, Binda, and will return home…

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Local Weddings. Ingram-- Dine

The Propeller · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 7

The marriage was celebrated at the Baptist Church, Carlton, on Saturday, 6th April, between Hazel, only daughter of the late Mr. G. Dine and…

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Gossipy Bits Wedding Plans

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 14

JUNE, the traditional month for brides, is certainly living up to its reputation this year. Parties and preparations…

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Wedding Bells Hughes—blakeney

The Biz · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 7

The wedding took place on Saturday last, at St. John's Church of England, Parramatta, of Miss Joyce Blakeney, eldest daughter of Mrs. Blakeney and the…

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Ruby Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Cudworth

The Biz · Thursday 30 May 1940 · page 4

About thirty friends gathered at Facit," Landon Street. Fairfield, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cudworth…

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