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Broken Hill & the Far West · Weddings

Weddings, 1947

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Wedding Bells Scott—wilson

Western Grazier · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 1

On July 1. at the Roman Catholic Church in Wilcannia, the marriage of Vincent Armstrong Scott and Edna May Wilson was celebrated by Rev…

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Invitations For Royal Wedding Dominion Prime Ministers

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 1

London, July 11—According to Reuter's political correspondence His Majesty is inviting all Dominion Prime Ministers including those of India and Pakistan, to…

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Our Women's Page... BY Corrine Wedding Bells Owen —McKay

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 4

A classic gown or creamy satin was worn by Miss Ivy Daphne McKay, eldest daughter or Mrs. R. W. Payne of Ceduna, South Australia, for her…

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Anniversary of Silver Wedding

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 6

Relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. A. Clark, of 304 Sulphide Street; provided a surprise party at their home, the…

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Wedding Plans

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 6

A busy person last week was Miss Bene Kiddy, who will marry Mr. Arthur Wright at St. Peters Anglican Church on July 25 at…

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Wedding Bells, Etc. PlanePratt Marriage

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 7

HAND painted flowers adorned the becoming off white gleaming satin gown worn by Patricia Gwendoline, eldest…

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Keenan-Nadge Wedding At Oxide Street Church

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 6

CHARTREUSE green and deep rose patterned lace contrasted admirably in the gown of white lace worn by Mavis Joan (Maisie) Nadge, second youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Nadge, of 511 Bery[?] Street, when she was married at the Oxide Street Methodist…

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Quiet Wedding For Princess?

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 6

LONDON, July 18.—Court circles have seriously considered the possibility of having the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant…

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Wedding Bells Martin—Scannell

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 4

A dainty wedding gown of fine white georgette was worn by Miss Marie Claire Scannell, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Scannell, of 373 Chloride Street,…

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Wedding Plans

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 7

Making plans for her wedding is Miss Yvonne Lorraine Head, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Head, 558 Beryl Street, who will marry…

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Martin—scannell Wedding at Local Cathedral

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 6

METAL braid formed a coiled pattern on the white marquisite gown worn by Marie Claire, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Scannell, of 373 Chloride Street, when she took marriage vows with Ronald Keith…

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Wedding Bells Payne—Davis

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 4

A pretty rainbow wedding was chosen by Miss Rita Mary Davis, eldest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. O. D. Davis of 247 Brazil Street, whose…

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Fair Headed Bride at Wedding at St. James' Church

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 7

SHIMMERING satin brochure was chosen by Jean Rosa, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Nicholas, of 117 Hebbard Street, when she took marriage vows with Norman John, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Parsons, 240 Williams Street, at St. James' Anglican…

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Wedding Bells For Local Brides Wright-Kiddy Wedding At St. Peter's

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 7

POPULAR Miss Dorothy Irene (Rene) Kiddy was a charming figure in a lovely gown of self figured brochure satin when she was united in matrimony at St. Peter's Anglican Church to Arthur Leslie, younger…

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Wedding Plan

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 7

THE OXIDE STREET Methodist Church has been chosen for the marriage of Melva (Tods) Williams, youngest daughter of…

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Scarlet And White Popular At Wedding At The Army Citadel

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 7

SCARLET and white were the popular colors at the marriage on Saturday at 4 p.m. of Dorothy Ellen, younger daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Jackson, of 513 Argent Street, and Ronald Norman, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Byrne, of 197 Harvy Street…

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Payne-Davis Wedding At Oxide St. Church; Contrasting Gowns

Barrier Miner · Monday 28 July 1947 · page 6

CYCLAMEN, blue and green crepe gowns of the bridesmaids contrasted with the gown of rich cream lace worn by Rita Mary, elder daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. C. D. Davis, of 247 Brazil Street, when she became Mrs. William Ross Payne, at the…

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Royal Wedding Day Date

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 29 July 1947 · page 4

London, July 27.—Princess Elizabeth will be married to Lieutenant Phillip, Mount batten in Westminster Abbey with full ceremonial on October 18, says…

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Wedding Bells Mitchell—Barraclough

Western Grazier · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 1

The wedding of Ruby, daughter of Mrs M. Barraclough, and the late Mr. w. Barraclough. of Barradale, and Kenneth eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell…

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Royal Wedding Fixed For November 20

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 2 August 1947 · page 5

London, August 1—Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten will marry in Westminster Abbey at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday. November 20. The…

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