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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

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After Wedding on

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 3

LIEUTENANT and MRS RICHARD LAIDLEY DOWLING (centre) photographed after their wedding at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, on Saturday, with their attendants, LIEUTENANT JOHN MARKS and MISS JUDITH McGINLEY (left) and LIEUTENANT DAVID…

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Girl Lawyer's Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 9

A surprise wedding on Saturday was that of Miss Jean Malor with Lieutenant Frank Mullin…

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Weddings

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 16

OFF white Chantilly lace, out on classical lines, fashioned the wedding gown of Miss VI Hilton, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hilton, Young. Her…

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Wedding Bells McWILLIAM—NORTON

The Broadcaster · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 3

A pretty wedding took place on Saturday last at St. Mary's Church of England, Guildford, when Rev. A. Satched united in marriage Miss Eileen, only…

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Weddings. Dillon—o' Malley

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 21

On June 15, at St. Vincent's Church, Ashfield, Miss Nellie O' Malley, only child of Mr. and Mrs. O'Malley, of Melbourne, was married to Mr. Kevin Dillon, eldest…

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Arrived From India. Pre-wedding Parties

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 17

Several pre-wedding parties have been arranged for Miss Joan McGiath, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mis. W P. McGvath, of Vaucluse, whose marriage with…

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From Sick-bed to His Wedding

The Sun · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 19

MR. WILLIAM MOFFLIN, R.A.A.F., who will be married to-night at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, to Miss Paula Cantor, will probably not…

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Local Weddings. Lam0the--hoxby

The Propeller · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 3

Early Victorian frocking was used for the marriage at St. George's Church of England, Hurstville, on Saturday, July 20, between Thelma…

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Wedding Bells TAYLOR—McKEON

The Biz · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 2

The wedding of Miss, Dell McKeon, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. McKeon, of Myddleton Avenue, Fairfield. to Mr. Lawrence Taylor, only son of Mr…

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Evening Wedding At St. Mark's

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 August 1940 · page 7

So that his wedding with Miss Paul Cantor need not be postponed, Mr. William Mofflin had to obtain his doctor's permission to leave his sick bed…

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First wedding ceremony held in St. Andrew's College hall

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 18 August 1940 · page 17

The marriage of Miss Bonne Lillian Adlide and Captain John Offner, A.A.M.C., yesterday afternoon, was the first to take place in the new Assembly Hall at St. Andrews College, Sydney University. The bridegroom was a…

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Cathedral Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 4

MR. and MRS. ARTHUR STREATFIELD-COTAM leaving St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday afternoon after their wedding at…

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Buffet Leads To Weddings

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 August 1940 · page 5

Two voluntary girl helpers at the Anzac Buffet, Hyde Park, have been married to soldiers in a fortnight…

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Pre-wedding Party

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 5

Two of next Saturday's brides, the Misses Joyce and Owen Watson, attractive daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Watson of Wentworthrille, were guests of honor…

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Social and Personal. Wedding Plans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 4

Miss Anne Packard has chosen October 5 for her marriage to Mr. Stephen White which will take place at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point. Miss Packard…

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Weddings

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 12

AT Bald Hill Methodist Church, near Ardlethan, the marriage took place of Elizabeth May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Patten, Somerset, Ardlethan…

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Wedding Bells Head—swaine

The Broadcaster · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 1

The marriage was celebrated last Saturday, at St. Mary's Church of England, Guildford, at 6.30 p.m. of Miss Mary (Maide) Swaine early daughter of Mr…

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Wedding. BRADLEY—NIHILL

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 27

A wedding of interest wes celebrated with Nuptial Mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Ardlethan, on Wednesday, the…

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Wedding. McGIRR—TAYLOR

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 18

A very pretty wedding was celebrated with Nuptial Mass on Saturday morning. August 17. at St. Mary's Cathedral, when the Rev. Father Sexton, performed…

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Hostess and Guests at Pre-wedding Party

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 22 August 1940 · page 14

MR. IAN PLATT HEPWORTH receives a light from, his hostess, MISS JOAN HODGSON, at the party given in honour of him and his fiancee, MISS JOAN McGRATH, yesterday afternoon. MR. ALLAN DOUGALL, on the right, who was one of the guests; has just returned from America…

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