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Weddings, 1940

1,139 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 57

Stole On His Wedding Day

Daily News · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 9

WILLIAM ANDERSON, 23, admitted at the Quarter Sessions yesterday that he stole on his wedding day. According to evidence, Anderson was released from jail on May 16,…

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At Wedding Reception

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 10

DR. AND MRS. BRIAN BASIL-JONES toasting each other at their wedding reception at the Australia Hotel yesterday. The bride was Dr. Margaret Walker-Jones…

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WEDDING Washington—[?]

The Observer · Friday 5 July 1940 · page 4

A reception of forty guests, the immediate friends and relations of the bridal couple, at “Summit,” Woolooware Road,…

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Groom Crashes On Way To Wedding PERTH

The Sun · Sunday 7 July 1940 · page 11

A bridegroom and his best man were on their way to the wedding this afternoon when their car knocked down an elderly woman and then…

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Had Wedding in Family Church

The Sun · Sunday 7 July 1940 · page 7

WHEN Miss Edith Patricia Primrose, elder daughter of the Acting-Minister for Health (Mr. H. L. Primrose) and Mrs…

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Quiet Wedding

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

MR. and MRS. DONALD ESPLIN leaving St. Stephen's Church, Macquarie Street, after their wedding on Saturday night. The bride…

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Diamond Wedding

Daily News · Tuesday 9 July 1940 · page 14

DIAMOND WEDDING, who won three races for Mr. R. C. Allen, has been retired to the stud. She is a…

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Fatal End to "Wedding" Game

The Sun · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 8

A children's birthday party held in the backyard of a home at Marrickville last month ended in the death of 10-year-old Shirley Carter;…

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Women's News Morning And Evening Weddings Woollen Gowns in Pastel Shades

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 July 1940 · page 10

Tailored woollen ensembles are the most favored wear for brides in these days of simple weddings. At two early morning ceremonies yesterday, both brides chose woollen frocks in attractive shades of pastel blue…

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Wedding at North Sydney McDonough—Robertson

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 23

A wedding of interest to residents of North Sydney was celebrated at St. Mary's, Ridge-street, on the 28th ult., when Mary, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas…

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Wedding at Dulwich Hill. Moss—Post

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 27

At St. Paul of the Cross Church, Dulwich Hill, on the 17th ult., the marriage of Eilcen Monica, daughter of the late Mr. A. Post, of Armidale, and Mrs. Post, of…

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Weddings

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

ST. ANDREW'S Presbyterian Church, Inverell, was chosen for the marriage of Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Mackenzie, Inverell, to Alick, only son…

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Mr. & Mrs. Rens' Golden Wedding

The Broadcaster · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 4

A report of the golden wedding celebration in honor of Mr and Mrs [?] Merrylands, received too late for insertion in this issue, appear in…

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Wedding Bells Lownds—webe

The Broadcaster · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 4

On Saturday, July 6, St Paul's Church of England. Harris Park, was the scene of a very pretty wedding when Elid Mavis, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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Wedding Lander—daly

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 26

At St. Mark's Church, Drummoyne, on June 29, at 6.45 p.m., Madeline Ellen, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Daly, of Drummoyne, was married to Mr. Leslie…

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Weddings. Hill—birkby

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 25

The wedding took place on Saturday, June 15, at St. Raphael's Church, South Hurstville, of Beth Birkby, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Birkby, South…

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Social and Personal. News from Abroad.—Wedding Plans.—Yesterday's Parties.—Interstate and Country Visitors. Cable from Abroad

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 15

Mrs. Arnold Green, wife of Lieutenant-Commander Green, of Bellevue Hill, has received news by cable from her father, Engineer-Captain A. C. W. Mears, to say…

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Morning Wedding at St. John's

The Sun · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 21

PINK orchids that exactly matched her pink accessories were worn on Lie grey tailored ensemble chosen by Miss Molly Lyne for her marriage…

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Local Weddings. Insull-salter

The Propeller · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 3

Apricot coloured frocking made a pretty setting for the marriage in St. George's Church of England, Hurst- ville, on Saturday, 15th June,…

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Golden Wedding

The Propeller · Thursday 11 July 1940 · page 3

Friends and relatives of. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Cromar recently assembled at their home in Orange Street, Hurstville, to celebrate their golden…

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