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Broken Hill & the Far West · Weddings

Weddings, 1947

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Of InTEREST to WOmEn 8 Sisters in Wedding at Cathedral

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 September 1947 · page 7

EIGHT sisters featured in a double wedding at the Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon. The contracting parties were Moira, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. McMahon, of Schlapp Street, and Ronald Maurice,…

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Wedding Bells McKenzie—Swift

Western Grazier · Friday 5 September 1947 · page 1

A wedding of interest locally was that which was solemnised in Broken Hill, on Saturday last, at St. Peter's Anglican Church, of Thelma Marguerite, third…

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Silver Wedding Anniversary

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 5

An enjoyable surprise party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aurten, of Gypsum Street, last Saturday night, when friends and relatives gathered…

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Our Women's Page BY Corinne Wedding Bells Langdon—Quinlivan

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 4

An all-white wedding was chosen by Miss Mary Helen Quinlivan, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Quinlivan, at 67 Jamieson Street, for her marriage…

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Richards —Tonkin Wedding

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 7

THE marriage took place on Wednesday at 6 p.m. of Stella, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Tonkin, of…

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Red & White Wedding Celebrated At South

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 7

A RED AND WHITE wedding was chosen by Mary Helen, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Quinlivan, of 67 Jamieson Street, when she married John Henry, third son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. K. Langdon, of 112 Ryan Street, at All Saints' Church, South Broken Hill, on Saturday afternoon. Rev. Father Kelly…

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Bride's Sisters Decorate Church for Her Wedding

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 September 1947 · page 6

A LOVELY sheaf of white camellias, roses and sweet peas with long trails of daisies was carried by Doreen, second daughter of Mrs. F. and the late Mr. McLennan, of 671 Chapple Lane, when she became…

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Wedding Bells McCann - McInnes

Western Grazier · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 2

A quiet montage which was solemnised by Rev. V. Hartwig at St. Peter's Anglican Church Broken Hill, on Tuesday afternoon was that of Miss Betty Myella…

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TALK of the Town Forgot Wedding Day

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 September 1947 · page 3

PETITIONER for restoration of conjugal rights climbed nervously into the Supreme Court witness box…

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Wedding Bells Newton—Woodman

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 3

A channing blue bride at the Central Street Methodist Church on Wednesday morning was Miss Dorothy Rae Woodman, youngest daughter of Mrs. L. V…

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Phillips—nixon Wedding at Thomas Street

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 7

A VEIL of Brussels tulle, of finger-tip length, worn by her mother on her wedding day, was worn by Thelma Jean, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nixon, of 68 Williams Street, when she married Ronald…

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Read—earnshaw Sydney Wedding

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 September 1947 · page 6

OF Broken Hill interest was the marriage in Sydney recently of Miss Marjorie Eafnshaw, former music teacher at the Broken Hill High School, and Geoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Read,…

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Guard of Honor for Wedding of Princess

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 1

LONDON, September 16.—Girls in the Auxiliary Territorial Services, in which Princess Elizabeth served during the war, will form part of the guard of honor at Westminster Abbey for the Royal…

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Lounge Suits At Royal Wedding

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 September 1947 · page 5

LONDON, September 16.—In an austerity departure from tradition, the Lord Chamberlain has announced that male guests will wear…

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Wedding Bells Kearney — Spinks At Ivanhoe

Western Grazier · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 3

A pretty wedding of local interest at the Presbyterian church, Ivanhoe on Wednesday afternoon. September 10, was that of Miss Beryl Dereen Spinks…

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Italian P.o.w. Has to Delay Wedding

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 September 1947 · page 5

AN Italian prisoner of war was granted three days' leave of absence this week so that he could marry the attractive daughter of a well-known interior decorator of Melbourne—but the wedding was postponed…

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Our Women's Page. BY Corinne Wedding Bells Hendy—Varcoe

Barrier Daily Truth · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 3

A pretty all-white wedding at the Sulphide Street Methodist Church on Saturday was that of Miss Melva Yvonne Vorcoe, youngest daughter of…

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Of INTEREST to WOMEN Hendy—Varcoe Wedding At Wesley Church

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 7

FILMY georgette, worn over silk, was the choice of a gown by Miss Melva Yvonne Varcoe for her marriage, which was solemnised at Wesley Church on Saturday afternoon. The bride is the youngest…

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Social Happenings 5 Weddings for Local Churches in Coming Week

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 September 1947 · page 6

FIVE weddings will be celebrated in Broken Hill this week. One will be at the Anglican Church, three at the Cathedral, and one at the Oxide Street Methodist Church…

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Ten Guineas For View Of Royal Wedding

Barrier Daily Truth · Thursday 25 September 1947 · page 1

London, September 24.—All window accommodation along the Royal Wedding route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey have already been booked…

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