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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

1,139 stories in Sydney's papers · page 39 of 57

Local Weddings. Bell--skiller

The Propeller · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 3

Masses of red-poinsettias decorated St. John's Church of England, Penshurst, on Saturday, July 6, for the marriage between Mavis Irene,…

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Wedding Plans

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 15

A very early morning wedding has been chosen by Miss Marie Theresa Jackson and Private Aidan Phillips, of the Anti-Tank Corps, who will marry…

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Wedding Bells Ravaillion—banks

Liverpool News · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2
Also in The Biz

A very pretty wedding was solemnised on Saturday, July 13, at All Saints' Church, Liverpool, by Rev. Father Coffey, when Iris, younger daughter of Mr. and…

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Wedding Bells Blake—edwrds

The Biz · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

At the Methodist Church, Fairfield, on Saturday. July 27. Rev. Peter Williams officiated at the marriage of Miss Bess [?]cs, filth daughter of Mr, and Mrs…

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Social and Personal. Wedding Plans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 3

The wedding of Miss June Brownlow Williams, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Williams, of Double Bay, and Lieutenant Richard Laidley Dowling,…

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Four Days for Wedding Plans. Miss "Babe" Parker

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 10

THE reception following the wedding of Miss Yvonne ("Bibe") Parker to Mr. Stuart Nivison, at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, yesterday afternoon, was…

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Women's News Surprise Weddings Announced Marriage At Party

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 August 1940 · page 7

Two surprise weddings were quietly celebrated in Sydney yesterday…

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Adelaide Guests At Pre-Wedding Reception

The Sun · Monday 5 August 1940 · page 7

ADELAIDE will be well represented at the pre-wedding reception at Usher's late this afternoon which Mr. and Mrs. R. Bronner are giving in…

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Pre-wedding Party

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 August 1940 · page 5

Mrs. Bill Sleeman in amethyst romaine, and Mrs. S. Carty in embroidered black chiffon, were hostesses at a pre-wedding party, held., at Mrs…

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Golden Wedding

Nepean Times · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 2

Mr and Mrs F. T. Bigg, of "South ridge," Rooty Hill, attained their golden wedding day on July 16, and on that day received many letters and…

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Country Romances WEDDINGS

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 16

WEARING a smart travelling frock, to which she pinned her grand-mother's gold brooch, Florence Edna-youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G…

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WEDDINGS. McKEON—CHEESEMAN

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 24

A picturesque wedding was celebrated by Rev. Father Stanislaus C.P., at St. Brigid's Church, Marrickville, on July 27, when Miss Kathleen Margaret…

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Quiet Wedding At Home Of Bride

The Sun · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 19

STOCK and sweet peas from Mr. and Mrs Sidney Herman's Bellevue Hill garden will decorate their home this afternoon for the…

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Local Weddings. McDONALD-- McINTOSH

The Propeller · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 7

Military uniforms were worn for the marriage at the Hurstville Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 13, between Catherine, second eldest…

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Wedding Bells Nelson—baber

Liverpool News · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 1
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A large number of relatives and friends gathered at the Soldiers' Memorial Church of England. Cabramatta, on Saturday afternoon, july 13 to witness the…

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Wedding. Collins—roach

The St George Call · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 3

A pretty wedding was celebrated at St Paul’s C. of E., Kogarah, last Saturday afternoon, the contracting parties being Miss Nita Roach, of Kogarah, and Mr…

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No Secret In Vice-Regal Secretary's Secret Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 August 1940 · page 5

Major Robin Fitzroy Hamilton Pascoe Stuart-French was quietly married to Mrs. Joy Denbigh Russell, at Fullerton Memorial Church, yesterday. Major Stuart-French is…

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Footballer Hears Wedding Bells

Truth · Sunday 11 August 1940 · page 9

A TRIO of broken ribs did not deter Adamstown Soccer star, Bill Gregory, from facing the starter in the…

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