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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1940

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Wedding Bells Greer— Evans

The Biz · Thursday 18 January 1940 · page 5

On Saturday, December 30, at St. Oswald's Church. Haberfield, a wedding was solemnised between Lieut. F. R. M. Greer, of the Australian Staff Corps,…

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Wedding of Country Interest. Future Home at Pilliga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 4

CONTRASTING gowns, one in old world style and the other cut on tailored lines, were worn by the bridesmaids at the wedding of Miss Adeline Dunstan, fourth daughter of the…

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The Wedding Of The Week

The Sydney Jewish News · Friday 19 January 1940 · page 7

On Saturday, 13th January, at 7.45 Miss Ida Rosewood, daughter of Mrs. Kate and the late John L. Rosewood of Belmore, was married to David, son of…

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Pretty Wedding in Blue

Daily News · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 8

A pretty bridal frock of twilight blue chantilly lace was worn by Miss Vere Capper, at her wedding last night with Mr. Collin Edwards, at…

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Pre-wedding Party

Daily News · Saturday 20 January 1940 · page 8

As a parting token to their co-worker, girl employees of the Trades Hall have arranged a pre-wedding tea for Miss Kathleen (Kit) Smyth,…

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They Keep 'Em Guessing on Hollywood Stage Weddings That May Be Secret

Truth · Sunday 21 January 1940 · page 28

THOUGH it is not officially listed as such at the Westside Club, Hollywood's most popular pastime is "Keep them…

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Navel Weddings Celebrated At St. Mark's

The Sun · Sunday 21 January 1940 · page 42

ONE of yesterday's naval weddings in Sydney was that of Licut.-Commander Wybergh Thruston and Miss Nina Nisbet, whose marriage…

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Wedding Date Announced

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 21 January 1940 · page 36

A WEDDING of great interest will be celebrated in Melbourne on February 20, when Miss Margery Nicholas, only…

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Pre-wedding Party at Shalimah

Daily News · Monday 22 January 1940 · page 3

A merry little party, arranged by women employees of the Trades Hall, was held at the Shallmah on Saturday afternoon, in honor of Miss…

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Died a Fortnight After His Wedding Liverpool Naval Man's Collapse During Operation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 10

Married only a fortnight ago, Stanley Peter Burton, Royal Australian Navy, died last Thursday in Flinders Base Hospital, . Melbourne,…

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Pre-wedding Luncheon

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 January 1940 · page 9

MISS SYBIL WILSON, of Inverell, and her fiance, Mr. George Sweet, of Deniliquin, at the luncheon party given by Mrs. E. C. Sweet in their honor at Romano's yesterday. Their wedding will take place tonight at St. Philip's, Church Hill…

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Wedding at Cathedral. a Naval Guard

The Catholic Press · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 33

There was a naval guard of honour to greet Sub-Lieutenant and Mrs. Walter H. Burke as they left St. Mary's Cathedral on Saturday, 20th inst., after their…

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Weddings

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 12

IN a gown of white glove sheer and a hand-embroidered tulle veil, Hannah Lillian, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Cowan, "Cowanrville," Greenridge…

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Wedding Bells Kemp—campbell

The Broadcaster · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 1

A wedding which aroused keen interest was that of Miss Eve Campbell, ex-Mayoress of Holroyd, who, on Saturday i[?] was married at St. Andrew's…

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Wedding Bells Hampton—kelly

The Broadcaster · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 2

The very pretty wedding of Miss Margaret Kelly, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kelly, of Harris Park, to Mr. Edward Hampton, eldest son of Mr. and…

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Weddings. O'neill—hudson

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 13

Rev. Father R. Lopez, M.S.C., celebrated the marriage with Nuptial Mass at Our Lady of the Sacred Hreat Church, Randwick, on Monday, January 15, of…

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Golden Wedding. Kelly—Riedy

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 13

Mr. and Mrs. W. Kelly, of Petersham, who celebrated their golden wedding on January 11, were honored by Rt. Rev. Monsignor Phelan, V.G., who offered…

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Weddings in China

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 37

In China weddings are made by many other people than the couple concerned. There is no "company-keeping," no long engagements; John and Lucy are told by…

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Handmade Wedding Veil From Scotland

The Sun · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 34

WHEN Miss Betty Murray Stark is married to-night at St. Stephen's Church, Macquarie-street, to Mr. Henry Trivett…

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Local Weddings. Fisher--padginton

The Propeller · Thursday 25 January 1940 · page 7

The marriage was celebrated at St. George's Church of England, Hurstville, on Saturday, December 23, between Florence, eldest daughter of…

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