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Broken Hill & the Far West · Weddings

Weddings, 1949

169 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 8 of 9

Sten Gun Wedding

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 November 1949 · page 2

London, November 1. —'Tiny rubles, sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds were mixed with confetti when the secretary to the…

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Weddings Gear—Merritt

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 9 November 1949 · page 4

The marriage of Miss Lorraine Merritt. second eldest daughter of Mrs. Merritt to Mr. Keith Gear, youngest son of Mrs. B. Gear, took place at St. Francis…

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Wedding Is Talk Of Town

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 November 1949 · page 9

Melbourne.—Two sisters, brides in a triple wedding at Co[?]am next Saturday, said their wedding was the talk of the town, out…

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Wedding Bels Wetzel-Phillips

Western Grazier · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 1

An all-white wedding with deep red flowers for her attendants was chosen by Miss Ina Rhoda Phillips, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Phillips…

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77th Wedding Anniversary

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 November 1949 · page 1

New York, November 10.—"It's easy to stay married to. the samewoman 77 years, so long as you let her be boss."…

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Wedding Florence—Hywood

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 16 November 1949 · page 4

Clear skies and radiant sunshine promised future happiness for Saturday's bride, Miss Veronica Hywood. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hywood. of…

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Wedding Bells Maxwell -

Western Grazier · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 2

At the Oxide Street Methodist Church, Broken Hill, at 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon Rev. F. Albury officiated at the marriage of Miss Esthes Elizabeth…

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Secret Society Wedding

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 18 November 1949 · page 2

Sydney, November 17.—David Stewart Dawson married Miss Beverley Atkinson behind locked doors in St. Stephens Presbyterian Church, Sydney,…

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Social Happenings Smithchester Wedding

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 November 1949 · page 5

White clo[?]e was selected by Winifred My[?] second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. Chester, of [?]29 Fisher Street,…

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Fifth Wedding

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 November 1949 · page 4

Paris, November 20. — The French film actor, author, and comedian, Sacha Guitry, will marry the actress Lana Marconi…

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Wedding Bells Maxwell—Townsend

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 23 November 1949 · page 3

At the Oxide Street Methodist Church, Broken Hill, at 4.30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon Rev. P. Albury officiated at the marriage of Miss Esther Elizabeth…

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Our Women's Page Wedding Bells Burns — Ellendon

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 30 November 1949 · page 3

Wednesday's bride at the Central Street Methodist Church last week, was Miss Lorraine Ann Ellendon, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. W…

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Not Right Week For Weddings

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 30 November 1949 · page 5

London, November 29.—lt has been a bad weekend for weddings on this side of the world. Three marriages were arranged for London, Cornwall and Brittany (France) but two never took place…

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Wedding Bells Mackenzie—Tumes

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 7 December 1949 · page 4

Carnations, sweetpeas and easter daisies decorated the Nicholls Street Methodist Church at 4.30 p.m. on Saturday afternoon for the marriage of Vida…

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Social Happenings Pretty Wedding at All Saints

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 7 December 1949 · page 9

At All Saints' Church on Saturday at 3.30 o'clock the marriage was celebrated of June Eva, youngest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. E. R. Pedergnana, of 123 Hibbard Street, and Douglas William, eldest son of…

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Social Happenings Rolfe-reynolds Wesley Wedding

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 December 1949 · page 13

A matron of honor and two bridesmaids attended Dawn, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Reynolds, of 163 Mica Street, for her marriage to Rex, only son of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Rolfe, of Adelaide, which was…

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Rainbow Wedding at Nicholls Street Social Happenings

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 9

A rainbow-hued wedding was chosen by Vida Marion, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. S. Tumes, of 9 Harris Street, for her marriage to Thomas William, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. A…

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Social Happenings Murphy- Lough Wedding

Barrier Miner · Monday 12 December 1949 · page 5

Rouleau flowers and leaves adorned the frock worn by Maxine, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. Lough, of 95 Silver Street, when she said "I will" to Leonard, third youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, of 196 Rowe Street, at the Oxide Street Methodist Church at 4.30 on Saturday, December…

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Social Happenings Pretty Pink and White Wedding

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 5

Rose—petal pink made an enchanting color scheme for Estelle, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J Hamilton, of 241 Morgan Lane, when she wed Albert, younger son of Mrs. K. and the late Mr…

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Wedding Bells Wallschutsky—Hamilton

Barrier Daily Truth · Wednesday 14 December 1949 · page 4

A charming wedding gown tinted with palest pink ni chosen toy Miss [?] Hamilton, elder daughter of Mr. and Mm. F.J. Hamilton, of 241 Morgan…

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