Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Weddings, all years

Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1942

863 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 44

Aeroplane On Wedding Cake

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 October 1942 · page 11

A miniature aeroplane decorated the wedding cake at the reception after the marriage of Miss Marcia Rainsford with Leading Aircraftman Noel Hedges,…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Women's News Same Wedding Gown Worn By Three Sisters

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 October 1942 · page 13

When Miss Portia Proudford married Gunner W. L. (Bill) Head, A.I.F., at St. James' Church, King Street, last night she was the third daughter of the family to wed this year…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Says Wife Left After Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 October 1942 · page 6

Bruce Roach, 28, soldier, said in the Divorce Court yesterday that he and his wife, to whom he was married in March, 1936, had never lived together…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Military Wedding DIXON—WILLCOCKS

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 October 1942 · page 3

A military wedding was solemnised at Holroyd Methodist Church on Saturday September 26, when [?] Mary Willcocks and Sat. John Dixen (A.I.F) were…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wedding Bells Davey—mason

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 14 October 1942 · page 3

An old-world gown of white [?] over satin with cut [?] was worn by Luey May. elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Mason of "Kyeema,"…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 October 1942 · page 8

Miss Patricia Cox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Cox, of South Bukalong, Bombala, will marry Sergeant Thomas Percival Duncan, A.I.F., at St. John's…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Weddings of Town and Country Interest Bridegroom Member Of Early Catholic Family

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 15 October 1942 · page 18

Nuptial Mass, celebrated by the Rev. Father F. X. O'Brien, S.J., at St. Mary's Cathedral, solemnised tho marriage of Sheila…

Continued on Trove, page 18 →

Local Wedding. Williams--bennett

The Propeller · Thursday 15 October 1942 · page 4

On September 26, at St. John's Church of England, Rockdale, the marriage took place between Marjorie Elizabeth, youngest daughter of…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Local Weddings. McCOTTER--EVANS

The Propeller · Thursday 15 October 1942 · page 3

A military wedding was solemnised at St. George's Church of England, Hurstville, on September 21, by the Rev. G. S. Richmond, when Miss…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Pre-wedding Party

The Propeller · Thursday 15 October 1942 · page 1

A surprise party was tendered to Miss Mavis Nichols, of Access Rd., Sans Souci, on Saturday afternoon, October 3, in the Boomerang Hall,…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Clergyman Real But Hollywood Weddings Fake

Daily Mirror · Thursday 15 October 1942 · page 4

HOLLYWOOD. -- Dr. Neal Dodd, rector of St. Mary of the Angels' Episcopal Church performs the marriage ceremony…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Wedding Bells Marshall—towse[?]

The Biz · Thursday 15 October 1942 · page 2

For her marriage on Saturday, October 3, at St. John's Park Church of England, Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. TOwsey, of Smithfield Ro[?]d, Edensor…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Lilies by Plane for Outback Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 October 1942 · page 2

TENNANT CREEK, Thursday.--Despite the war, there is still room for romance in Australia's outback…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Royal Wedding in Brazil

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 October 1942 · page 10

RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 16 (A.A.P.). —Two branches of the Royal House of Braganza that had quarrelled since 1831 over the succession to the throne…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Will Celebrate Golden Wedding

Daily Mirror · Saturday 17 October 1942 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. A. E. PHILLIPS will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Sun day at their home in St. Marys…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Wedding of Girl N.e.s. Worker

The Sun · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 6

MISS THORA FITT, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fitt, of Cremorne, and a keen first-aider with Mosman…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Wedding Plans In Two Days

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 October 1942 · page 8

Miss Audrey Gibson, whose marriag[?] with Captain George Fisher, A.I.F. [?] took place yesterday at St. Stephen[?] Church, Macquarie Street, made [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Wedding Bells Pittard—grieve

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 21 October 1942 · page 2

A very pretty rainbow wedding was celebrated at the Merrylands Methodist Church on October 3, when Elva Nell, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grieve,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Women's News Air Force Wedding Our Parcels As Model

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 October 1942 · page 8

Many thousands of Christmas parcels for U.S. troops in Australia will be packed by Australian Red Cross workers…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Mulgoa WEDDING

Nepean Times · Thursday 22 October 1942 · page 1

One of the prettiest weddings seen in Mulgoa for many a day was celebrated in St. Mary's Catholic Church on Saturday, October 3, when Zena…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →