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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

1,139 stories in Sydney's papers · page 44 of 57

Weddings. Noonan—russell

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 30

A pretty wedding of both City and country interest was celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Church Hill, on September 3 at…

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Quiet Wedding at St. Canice's. Bridegroom on R.A.A.F. Reserve

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 18

AS the bridgegroom expects to be called up by the R.A.A.F., a flat at Elizabeth Bay will form the temporary home of Mr. and Mrs…

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Social and Personal. Sydney Girl Designs Ballet Decor.—Wedding Plans.— Country Visitors in Town.—Arrivals from Abroad. Flew From India

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 19

At Rose Bay flying-boat base to meet her husband. Major King, on his arrival on leave from the Indian Army was Mrs. Michael King, accompanied by her…

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Pre-wedding Party

The Propeller · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 3

A surprise party, prior to the marriage of Miss Joan Allerdice, was held recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Anderson, Park Road, Hurstville…

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Diamond Wedding

The Propeller · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 3

In order to celebrate the diamond anniversary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs. J. Millett, of Station Street, Mortdale, were entertained by a…

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Local Weddings. Cowling-- Stephens

The Propeller · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 6

The marriage was celebrated at St. Cuthbert's Church of England, Langlea, on Saturday, August 17, between Iris Madeline, youngest…

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Cuts Her Bridal Cake Frost Blue Wedding Gown

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 14

Frost blue, one of the new spring colors, was worn by last night's bride, Miss Alethea Vickery, who was…

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Wedding Bells Jackson—keats

Liverpool News · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 1

On Saturday, September 7, St. Barnabas' Church of England, Ingleburn, was exquisitely decorated for the marriage of Marjorie, only daughter of Mr. and…

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Wedding Bells Ernst—gooley

The Biz · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 6

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Soldiers' Memorial Church of England. Cabramatta. on Saturday, September 14, the contracting parties being…

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Ingleburn Wedding JACKSON—KEATS

The Biz · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 8

On Saturday, September 7, St. Barnabas' Church of England, Ingleburn, was exquisitely decorated for the marriage of Marr[?]e, only daugnter of Mr. and…

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Wedding. Stapleton—swindin

The St George Call · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 1

Their. was a large gathering at the Church of St. Thomas More, Brighton-Sands, on Saturday, September i, to witness the wedding of Miss Nancy…

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Six Hours to Plan Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 16

With only six hours to make preparations for her wedding yesterday, Miss Marie Schomaker probably created a record for hurried arrangements. Her fiance, Lieutenant…

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Wedding

The Observer · Friday 20 September 1940 · page 5

A very pretty Wedding took place on Saturday, 14th of September, at St. Andrew’s C. of E., Lakemba, when Vera, youngest daughter of Mr. and…

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Engagement and Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 8

FLIGHT-LIEUTENANT GORDON MACKAY, son of Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Mackay, of Lavender Bay, and MISS NANCY MACARTHUR SNEDDON, daughter of Mrs A. W. Sne[?]don, of Clifton Gardens, whose engagement mas announced last night at a party at the…

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Queensland Guests at Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 September 1940 · page 8

SEVERAL visitors from Queensland were present yesterday at the wedding of Miss Betty Deane-Butcher, elder daughter of…

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Wedding At Family Church; Orange Blossom Bouquet

The Sun · Sunday 22 September 1940 · page 34

SENTIMENT played a part in the choice by Miss Lilian Leplastrier of St. Thomas's Church, Enfield, for her…

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Japanese decide to reduce high cost of weddings

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 22 September 1940 · page 17

TOKIO, Saturday. -- Japan's cupid will have to get along on a reduced budget if the governmental decree to slash the costs of weddings is adhered to. Under the new ruling,…

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Social and Personal. Wedding Date

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 September 1940 · page 4

September 28 has been chosen by Miss [?]rna McAuley for the date of her wedding at St. James's Church, King-Street, to Mr. Kenneth Walker. Miss McAuley,…

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War-Time Diary from London Burglars Steal Tea As Well As Jewels But England Is Not On Starvation Rations War Weddings and the Purchase Tax From Betty Wilson London, August 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 September 1940 · page 9

ENGLISHWOMEN are taking to "battle bowlers"—not the utilitarian steel helmets which every Wren, Waaf and trousered A.R.P. warden must carry about with her, but neat little pieces of steel which fit under the smallest and most frivolous hat…

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Social and Personal. Wedding Date Changed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 September 1940 · page 5

A sudden change has been made in the wedding plans of Miss Rose-Mari[?] Waddy and Sergeant J. K. Thompson, of Cassilis, who were to have been married on…

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