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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

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Bridesmaids changed at soldier's wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 7 January 1940 · page 4

Bridesmaids were changed at the last minute at a 2nd A.I.F. wedding yesterday. The bride's sister arrived unexpectedly from Brisbane a few…

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Wedding at School Chapel

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 7 January 1940 · page 33

MR. AND MRS. GEORGE STEADMAN, who were married yesterday at Scots College Chapel. Mrs. Steadman before her marriage was Miss Joan Kebblewhite, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Kebblewhite, of Cremorne…

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Late Afternoon Wedding

The Sun · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 9

OFF-WHITE angel's skin lace over satin will form the bridal gown of Miss Pauline Silverton Slater for her marriage at the Wesley Chapel…

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A.i.f. Man's Rush Wedding

Daily News · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 5

"It certainly has been a rush wedding!" Mr. William Horsington, of the Second A.I.F., said to his wife as they left St. Paul's Church,…

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Quiet Wedding At Minerva

Daily News · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 6

Produced by F. J. Blackman, Esther McCracken's Quiet Wedding is now at the Minerva, following a most successful season at Wyndham's…

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Wedding Bells

Daily News · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 6

Gus Starr, one of the star sprinters in the last six-day race, is to be married after the Easter "six."…

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Bride Chose Lace Hat for Her Wedding

Daily News · Monday 8 January 1940 · page 5

One of the prettiest week-end weddings was that of Miss Susie Russell Glasson, with Mr. George Holt Hardy, at All Saints, Woollahra, on…

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Afternoon Wedding At All Saints' Church

The Sun · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 9

WHEN Miss Pat Gould is married late this afternoon to Mr. George F. Main, elder son of Mr. George Main, Chairman of the A.J.C., and of Mrs. Main, of "The Retreat," Illabo, she will be attended by Miss Agnes Main, who decided only yesterday, on her…

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Reports Of Weddings

Daily News · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 6

READERS are invited to send in reports of weddings and any other interesting social functions…

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White Tulle Frock at Wedding

Daily News · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 5

A billowy frock of white tulle, counted on taffeta, was worn by Miss Louise Springall for her wedding with Mr. John Attenborough,…

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Afternoon Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 9 January 1940 · page 8

The wedding of Miss Alisa Coupe, second daughter of the late Mr. W. Coupe, of Sheffield, England, and Mrs. Coupe, of…

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Wedding Bells Bray—brown Ninety Years Old Veil

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 5

The marriage was celebrated on Saturday, January 6, at Rydalmere Methodist Church, of Joan second daughter of Mr. and Mrs, E. R. Brown of…

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WOOD—BLUNDELL Military Wedding

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

Great interest centred in the wedding celebrated at St, Matthew's Church, Windsor, on December '23 of Miss Ella…

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MULLANE—NAGLE City and Country Wedding

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

Rev. Father Phelan officiated at the wedding at St. Monica's Roman Catholic Church, on Saturday, between Miss Louie Nagle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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CONNELL—TEMPLETON Wedding of Country Interest

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

A wedding of country interest was celebrated at St. John's Church by Rev. Donald Begbie, on Saturday, when Winifred, only daughter of Mrs. Templeton,…

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Wedding in Rome. Australian Girl Marries Former Italian Consul

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 8

A MARRIAGE of interest in diplomatic circles, and to friends of the bride in New South Wales, took place in Rome on December 20, 1939, the bride being Miss…

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Interstate Interest in Wedding. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 7

St Stephen's Presbyteiian Church, Toowoomba, was the scene of a wedding of wide interest to-day. The bride, Miss Mary Colina Nelson, is a member of one of the…

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Black Velvet for Wedding at University

The Sun · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 13

A BRIDESMAID'S frock of black velvet, worn as a foil to the lovely shade of bitter sweet pink, chosen by the bride, will distinguish…

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Wool For Wedding Wear

The Sun · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 13

Wool will be worn for weddings this winter, and graceful bridal gowns of gossamer lightness in plain materials and lace are promised. They will be new in Australia, but for some time have been featured by British and American fashion experts. To demonstrate new creations in woollens for the coming season invitations have been issued by Sir Dalziell Kelly, chairman of the Australian Wool Board, to a late afternoon party, mannequin parade, and fashion display at the…

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Wedding at All Saints'

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 January 1940 · page 9

MR. AND MRS. GEORGE S. MAIN leaving All Saints', Woollahra, where their wedding was quietly celebrated yesterday afternoon. In background…

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