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Weddings, 1940

1,139 stories in Sydney's papers · page 49 of 57

Wedding Bells BATES—MoGOVERN

The Biz · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 5

The Holy Trinity church, Granville, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday, September 21, when Sadie, youngest daughter of Mrs. M. McGovern,…

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Glenfield Wedding CHAPMAN—GRIFFITHS

The Biz · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 5

The marriage of Miss Winnie Gulffiths, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Griffiths, of Glenfield, to Mr. John Chapman, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs…

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Wedding Bells Scattergood—cochrane

The Biz · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 7

On October 5, a very pretty wedding, to which quite an amount of sentiment was attached. took place in Guildford, Congregational Church…

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Country Wedding at St. Mark's

The Sun · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 8

WELL-KNOWN country people will be the principals at a late afternoon wedding at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, to-day, when Miss…

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Lawyers Marry. Unusual Wedding Ring

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 4

TWO members of the legal profession, Miss Gladys Matthews and Mr. Donald Norton, were married at St. James' Church. King Street, yesterday…

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For. Women. Polo Player Married. Vickers-Gordon Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 October 1940 · page 7

A WEDDING of wide country interest was celebrated yesterday at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, when Miss Philippa Gordon, eldest…

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Here Are Some War Weddings

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 19 October 1940 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. D. Whittaker, of Sydney, were married recently at St. Mary's Cathedral. Bride was formerly Miss E. James, of Sydney. Sergeant and Mrs. John Thompson were married at St. Mark's, Darling Point, on September 27. Bride was formerly Miss Rose…

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Women's News Married At St. Mark's Country Girl's Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 October 1940 · page 7

Like many other wartime brides, Miss Philippa Gordon, member of a well-known pastoralist family, announced…

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Two Surprise Weddings; R.A.A.F. Bridegrooms

The Sun · Sunday 20 October 1940 · page 10

LATE yesterday afternoon, at St. Mary's Basilica, Mrs. Nola McGregor, widow of the late Alan McGregor, was…

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Wedding of interest quietly celebrated

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 20 October 1940 · page 17

Mrs. Nola McGregor, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Kerr, of Bellevue Hill, wore an American model frock of pleated-pale grey marquisette for her wedding with…

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Quiet Wedding on

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 October 1940 · page 4

LEADING-AIRCRAFTMAN and MRS. MARCEL DEKYVERE photographed after then wedding, which was celebrated very quietly on Saturday at St. Mary's Cathedral. The bride, who was formerly Mrs. Nola McGregor, only child of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Kerr, of…

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Wedding Guest on Driving Charge

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 3

Charged at the Parramatta Police Court on Monday with having driven a car in Good-street, Granville, while under the influence of liquor, William…

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Social and Personal. Pre-wedding Party

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 5

A hat-stand which the bride-elect promptly promised to use for her wedding veil was among the gifts when Miss Helen Basche, of Edgecliff, gave a shower…

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Bridegroom From Melbourne. Wedding at Vaucluse

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 5

A DIAMOND brooch lent by her mother, and a sapphire and diamond ring, the gift of the bridegroom, were worn with her old-world cream taffeta…

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Weddings

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 16

THE wedding was celebrated at St. mark's, Darling Point, last Friday, When Philips, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Gordon, Werriwa,…

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Wedding Bells Hodges—graham

The Broadcaster · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 3
Also in The Biz

A very pretty wedding took place at St. Matthew's Church, Holroyd, on Saturday, September 28, when Rev. A. Setchell united in holy wedlock Nellie, only…

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Wedding Rings in Mon-rovia. Some Interesting Ceremonies

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 3

From Monrovia, East Africa, Bishop Collins sends this interesting sidelight on rings: Here is another little missionary…

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Social and Personal. Exodus for the Cup.—New Novel to be Published in America.— Wedding Plans.—To and From the Country. News From England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 22

Mrs. Victor White received a cable last week from England from her daughter. Mrs. Geoffrey Peck, which gave the encouraging news. "All well." Mrs. Peck,…

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Local Weddings. Gunton--jacobs

The Propeller · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 7

St. John's Church of England, Rockdale, was decorated with pink and white flowers on Saturday, September 28, for the marriage of Ernestine…

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