Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Weddings, all years

Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

1,139 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 57

Rabbi and Mrs. Falk's Silver Wedding Celebration

The Hebrew Standard of Australasia · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 5

Rabbi and Mrs. L. A. Falk received over 350 guests at their home oni Saturday and Sunday last. They received many telegrams and letters of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wedding Bells Connell—perrin

The Broadcaster · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 2

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Patrick's Church, Parramatta, of Saturday last. When Miss Margaret Perrin, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Weddings. O'brien—carew

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 13

The marriage was celebrated at a Nuptial Mass at St. Mary's Basilica on June 17 of Miss Win Carew, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Carew…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Wedding Moss—post

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 27

One of the largest wedding crowds ever to assemble at St. Paul of the Cross Church, Dulwich Hill, met on June 17, the occasion of the marriage of Eileen…

Continued on Trove, page 27 →

Wedding Prevented by Police. Young Girl and Soldier

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 8

Military police and detectives yesterday prevented a girl, aged 16, and a member of the A.I.F. from being married, a few minutes before the time fixed for the ceremony…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Interest in Yesterday's Weddings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 14

MR. and MRS. JOHN KELYNACK leaving the Sydney Church of England Grammar School Chapel after their wedding last night. Mrs. Kelynack was formerly Miss Betty Cox, of Waverton…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →

Social and Personal. Sharing Flat in Palestine.—Interesting Wedding Plans.—Country Visitors in Sydney.—Married in India. At Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 15

Mrs. Pat Rothe and her son, Anthony, are staying at Camden with the former's patents, General and Mrs. Macarth[?] Onslow, at Camden Park, to be near Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

Silver Wedding Party

The Propeller · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 7

At the Scouts' Hall, Arncliffe, last Saturday night, friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. Haworth, Arncliffe, assembled to congratulate them on their…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Local Weddings. Brown-- Bragg

The Propeller · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 7

Members of the Mortdale Methodist Girls' Comradeship formed a guard of honour outside that church, with wands in the club colours of blue,…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wedding Rings in Demand

Daily News · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 6

Since the declaration of war, there has been a marked increase in the sale of engagement and wedding rings…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Police Upset Plans For Soldier's Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 7

Police yesterday stopped plans for the marriage of a 21-year-old soldier and a 16-year-old girl. Military police heard of the proposed marriage when they…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Wedding Bells Campbell—edlands

Liverpool News · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 1
Also in The Biz

All Saints' Catholic Church, Liverpool was the scene of a very pretty wedding last Saturday, when Violet, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edlands, of Nelson…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Wedding Bells Cross—tring

The Biz · Thursday 27 June 1940 · page 2

The marriage of Miss Grace Trigg, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Trigg; of Fairfield. and Mr. Val Cross A.A.S.C.[?]. only child of the late Mr. and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Military Wedding

The St George Call · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 3

A quaint wedding took place at St. Andrew's C. of 15., Sans Souci, on Saturday, 15th June, when Joan, only daughter Mrs. 13. H. Jackson, of Gray Street,…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wedding Spring — Monk

The Observer · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 3

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Congregational Church, Cronulla, on June 22nd, when Eva, youngest daughter of…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

This Wins £3 Wedding Cake

Truth · Sunday 30 June 1940 · page 30

INGREDIENTS: Four breakfast cups of flour, 2 cups of butter. 2 cups of sugar, 12 eggs, 2 lbs. raisins, 2 lbs. currants, 1 lb. citron peel, 1 lb. glace…

Continued on Trove, page 30 →

Making Good Wives Better Special Cake for Weddings

Truth · Sunday 30 June 1940 · page 30

THIS week's first prize of £3 goes to Miss Ivy J. Quinton, of West Maitland, for a special wedding cake, and second prize of £l to Miss E. Walker, 60 Woodriff-street, Penrith, for soldier's cake. Mrs. Hadfield,…

Continued on Trove, page 30 →

News Camera Looks in on Society the Ballet Looks in Federal Treasurer Was Best Man At Wedding Yesterday

The Sun · Sunday 30 June 1940 · page 5

The Federal Treasurer, Mr. Percy Spender, acted as best mail at the wedding of Miss Veronica (Ronnie) Reynolds…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Pre-wedding Party for Bride-elect

The Sun · Sunday 30 June 1940 · page 16

A PRE-WEDDING party for Miss Patricia Primrose, elder daughter of the Acting-Minister for Health. Mr. H. L. Primrose, and Mrs…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →