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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

1,139 stories in Sydney's papers · page 56 of 57

Wedding Bells Lane—bennett

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 18 December 1940 · page 5

Home on final leave, Private Wilfred Lane. A.I.F., son of Mr. and Mrs. Lane, of Merrylands, was married on Saturday at Granville to Valerie Doreen…

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Weddings

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 7

A CITY wedding of interest to Maitland and Clarence Town district occurred at St. Alban's, Lindfield, when Gunner Geoffrey Huntley, A.I.F.,…

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Weddings. FITZGIBBON—McDONAGH

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 20

On Tuesday, October 15, 1940, Rev. P. J. Dempsey solemnised the marriage of Mana J., second daughter of Mrs. Isabella and the late Edward McDonagh…

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Weddings. Puttock—markham

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 27

Celebrated at Nuptial Mass in St. Raphael's Church, Cowra, was the marriage of Miss Iris Mary Markham, only daughter of Mr…

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Local Weddings. Willis--rosskelly

The Propeller · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 7

At a rainbow wedding in St. George's Church of England, Hurstville, on November 9, Lola Gwendoline, (Sue), younger daughter of Mr…

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Quiet Society Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 15

Lady McKelvey, widow of the noted surgeon, the late Sir John McKelvey, was married to Mr. E. P. Houghton,…

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Social and Personal. Wedding Anniversaries Celebrated... Plans for the Christmas Holidays... Military "At Home."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 17

on Christmas Eve for Terrigal, where they have taken a house for a month. Mrs. Philip Wilson, of Ma[?]vale. Barraba, who has taken a house at Terrigal…

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Pre-wedding Party

The Biz · Thursday 19 December 1940 · page 8

On Wednesday afternoon, December 11, at the home or Mr. and Mrs. Ced Hoffman, Belmont Street, Merrylands, an afternoon tea was tendered to Miss Gwen…

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Wedding Plans

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 4

The wedding of Miss Beatrice McGirr and Dr. Thomas Bateman will take place at St. Mary's church, North Sydney, on January 30. Miss McGirr, who is the…

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Wedding

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 20 December 1940 · page 4

On Sunday, December 22nd., at the Maccabean Hall at 3 p.m., Mr. Victor Joseph Phillips of 78 Prince Albert St., Mosman, will marry Miss Amelia…

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Air Force Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 December 1940 · page 7

MR. and MRS. STUART CLARKE leaving st. Stephen, s church, Macquarie Street, after their wedding last night. The bride, who is…

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500 Brides In Sydney's Record Wedding Day

The Sun · Sunday 22 December 1940 · page 17

On Sydney's biggest wedding day of 1940 -- Leap Year -- between 400 and 500 couples went to the altar yesterday, establishing what ministers claim to be a record. So great was the rush at some churches that difficulty was experienced…

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The Farmer and Settler · Monday 23 December 1940 · page 8

THE wedding of Miss Margaret Patricia McDonald and Mr. Edward Glover was celebrated recently at St. Clements, Yass. The bride, who is the youngest…

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Afternoon Wedding at Cranbrook

The Sun · Monday 23 December 1940 · page 11

A CREAM jacket suit of novelty crepe and a wide-brimmed cream straw hat will be worn by Miss Merci Steere for her marriage with…

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Christening Robe Made From Mother's Wedding Veil

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 December 1940 · page 9

A much be-frilled white tulle robe, made from her mother's wedding veil, was worn by baby Virginnia Gale Mary Theodore at her christening at the Sacred Heart Church, Randwick, yesterday afternoon…

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At St. Mark's. Unusual Jewels Worn. Two Weddings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 December 1940 · page 2

A DIAMOND and sapphire brooch, the gift of the bridegroom, was pinned to the bridal frock of Miss Mary Stuart…

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Neutral Bay Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 December 1940 · page 9

The wedding of Miss Peggy Ross Donald, daughter of the late Mr. J A. Donald and of Mrs. J. Donald, of Neutral Bay with Bombardier Hugh…

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Old World Fashions At Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 December 1940 · page 9

Charming Old World fashions were revived in the ensembles worn by bride and bridesmaid at the…

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For Women. Unfurling of Flag: Saturday Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 December 1940 · page 2

M. ANDRE BRENAC, newly-appointed leader of the Free French Forces in Australia, inspecting the flag of the movement, bearing the Cross of Lorraine, which was unfurled at a ceremony at the rooms of "Les Amis de la France" yesterday afternoon. With him are MRS. ALICE BRENAC and MISS BETH MATHESON, an Australian of French ancestry, who made the flag…

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Wedding Ring and Plums for Poor

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 December 1940 · page 2

Among the gifts received by Archdeacon R. B. S. Hammond for his Christmas appeal for the poor were a heavy gold wedding ring and an offer of all the…

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