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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1944

658 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 33

1000 Miles To Wedding

The Sun · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 3

An Army chaplain travelled 1000 miles on Wednesday to marry two members of the Services in a camp chapel built of boughs. The bride, AMWAS Nancy Hutchinson of Ballarat, was…

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Lace Wedding Gown For Soldier's Bride

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 February 1944 · page 11

The marriage of Miss Valry Carter, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Carter, of Haberfield, with Lance- Bombardier Linton Benns. A.I.F…

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Dead Awas' sister kept wedding tryst

The Sun · Sunday 6 February 1944 · page 3

ELVA BEGGS, sister of AWAS Gunner Doreen Beggs, who was found shot dead at the Oatley…

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A.I.F. Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 6 February 1944 · page 22

The marriage of Miss Lymie Green with Lieut. Michael, Daly, A.I.F., was celebrated yesterday morning at St. Canice's Church, Roslyn Gardens…

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Women's news Smile for wedding day New fashion for bridal headdress

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 6 February 1944 · page 22

When Miss Sheelah Lyle married Squadron - Leader Sam Wood, D.F.C., R.A.A.F., at St. Mark's Church, Darling…

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Legless Veteran's Wedding

The Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1944 · page 3

Pte. Ernest ("Boy") Farrand, AIF, who lost both legs at the battle of El Aiamein, is being…

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Wedding Bells Thomas—homer

The Broadcaster · Wednesday 9 February 1944 · page 2

Wearing an embroidered tulle veil over a gown of magnolia satin and lace, and carrying a fragrant bouquet of frangipanni, Miss Betty Thomas (W.A.A.F.). eldest daughter of Mr. . and Mrs. W…

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Double Golden Wedding

Nepean Times · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 1

A double golden wedding was celebrated at Bankstown on January 19, the parties being Mr and Mrs A. P. Eryce, of Bankstown, and Mr and Mrs…

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Afternoon Wedding

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 13

Bombardier Clifford Gearin, AIF, and his bride, the former Miss Mary Woods, after their marriage at St. Mary's, North Sydney…

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Local Weddings. Braiding--babbage

The Propeller · Thursday 10 February 1944 · page 6

A wedding was solemnised at Nuptial Mass at St. Michael's Church, Hurstville, on Monday, January 31, when Miss Dorothy May Babbage, only daughter of Mr…

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Weddings. Webb—semlisky

The St George Call · Friday 11 February 1944 · page 1

A wedding, largely attendel, was celebrated at the Methodist Church, Arncliffe on 22nd January, 1944. The bride was Bessie, youngest…

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Many Brides Hire Wedding Dresses

The Sun · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 3

Undaunted by rationing, many brides are buying or hiring second-hand wedding dresses. This was learnt today from costume hirers and people…

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Moderator Performs R.A.A.F. Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 February 1944 · page 11

The moderator of the Presbyterian Church, the Rev. S. Richardson, officiated at the marriage last night of Miss Alice Scott and…

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Wedding of Miss Sheelah Lyle

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1944 · page 17

A WEDDING report in Truth last week referred to the father of the bride, Miss Sheelah Lyle, as "the late Mr. Wilson Lyle, of Townsville."…

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Mrs. Chrtin's Bridesmaid Has Diamond Wedding

Truth · Sunday 13 February 1944 · page 19

MEMORIES OF A HAPPY DAY 25 years ago were revived for MR. and MRS. HAROLD BALDWIN, of Vaucluse, when they celebrated…

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Beau Monde's wedding bell

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1944 · page 1

TRAINER Frank Dalton took a good-luck token to Moorefield yesterday to help his colt, Beau Monde, in the…

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Gossips say Joy Howarth has had a secret wedding HOLLYWOOD

The Sun · Sunday 13 February 1944 · page 4

It is said here that Constance Worth, better known in Australia as Joy Howarth, has been secretly married to local business man, John Dunn. AUGHTER of Mr. Moffat…

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Consul at wedding: bride in R.A.A.F.

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 13 February 1944 · page 22

The Chinese Consul (Mr. Tuan) and Mrs. Tuan attended the wedding yesterday of Miss Marjorie Young and Mr. Albert Hing, two members of the Chinese community in Sydney…

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Service Wedding at Roseville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 3

Bombardier Douglas Pinnington, A.I.F., who is on leave from New Guinea, was married on Saturday to Miss Marette Dietrich, only daughter…

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Charge Over Mock Wedding

The Sun · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 3

LISMORE, Monday.-- A constable had misappropriated £52 10s out of £115 14s collected…

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