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Hunter Valley · Weddings

Weddings, 1947

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Betrothal of Princess Elizabeth Announced by the King Wedding To Take Place Before Next Spring

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 10 July 1947 · page 1

LONDON, July 10.—Prince ss Elizabeth, 21-year-old heiress to the British throne, last night became engaged to Lieutenant Phillip Mountbatten, 26. Her betrothal was formally announced by King George in a Court circular, the…

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Wedding at Millfield HOWELL—CHARNOCK

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 2

A very pretty wedding took place on June 28th, when Joyce Thelma, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Charnock, of Millfield and Walter Ernest,…

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Wedding Matthews—faulkner

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 4

On Saturday, June 26th, Neath Methodist Church was prettily decorated for the marriage of Daphne May (ex-W.A.A.A.F.), fourth daughter of…

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Louise Linden Looks at Life a Mercury Saturday Feature No Need To Send Present If Wedding Invitation Not Accepted

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 3

This week “Della” asks, Louise Linden questions which have bothered a number of people at one time or another. “I have been invited to the wedding of a couple I hardly know. Need I accept? And, if I don’t, am I expected to…

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Recent Weddings Medland—Moffat

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 3

The Methodist Church, West Maitland, was the setting for the wedding of Miss Irene Moffat, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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2,000 Invitations For Royal Wedding Ceremony Likely to Be in October

Singleton Argus · Monday 14 July 1947 · page 1

More than 2000 invitations Will be sent out for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, which will probably take place on a Saturday afternoon in October. The wedding presents will probably be displayed to the…

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Not Likely to Attend Royal Wedding

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 2

CANBERRA, Tuesday. — Mr. Chifley is not likely to go to London for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant…

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Spectacular Wedding At Canberra Son of U.S. Ambassador Married To-day

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Miss Shireley Riedel, of Minnesota, U.S.A., married ,Mr. Walter Butler, son of the U.S. ambassador to Australia, Robert Botler,to-day, More than 300 guests from all parts of Australia attended…

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People Want Gala Wedding for Princess

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 3

"Away with Austerity! Let us make the Princess' wedding day an occasion which she and all of us will remember."…

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Prime Minister Not Going To London For Wedding

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 2

Mr. Chifley is not likely to go to London for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten unless…

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Recent Weddings Avard—Cork

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 3

St Stephen’s Presbyterian Churn, East Maitland, was [?] decorated when the [?] of Ethel Edith only…

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WEDDING WILSON—McTIERNAN

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 2

The wedding took place at St. John's Church of England. Cessnock, on July 5th, of Mary June, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Wilson, of…

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Recent Weddings Crouch—Smith

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 3

St Mary’s Church, Allynbrook, was the setting tor the marriage of Miss Sylvia Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Smith, of…

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Wedding Bells Calloway—murphy

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 5

On Saturday, July 10, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Joyce, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Murphy, of Rawson Street, Kurri Kurri was married…

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Weddings Campbell—webster

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 4

A very pretty wedding was solemnised on the 5th April at the Stroud Church of England Church, by the Rev. S. C. Blakemore, when Marjorie…

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Wedding Swindail—tuckey

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 2

A very pretty wedding was solomonised in St. Luks's Presbyterian Church, Rozelle, on Saturday, June 28th, by Rev. MacIntosh…

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Wedding Phillips—sansom

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 4

The marriage of Miss-Melvie Z. Sansem, to Mr. William R. Phillips was celebrated at St. Saviours' Church of England, Williamtown on Saturday, 5th…

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Pre-Wedding Party

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 3

MUSWELLBROOK: A pre-wedding surprise party was tendered Miss Jean Cribb and Mr. J. Thorley at the home of Miss…

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Recent Weddings Crowfoot—Gorton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 24 July 1947 · page 3

St. John’s Church, Clarence Town, was the setting for a pretty wedding on May 24 when Ida, eldest daughter of Mr. and…

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Pre-wedding Party Miss Shearman Honoured

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 25 July 1947 · page 3

The Church of England Young People's Fellowship honoured one of the members, Miss Connie Shearman, at a complimentary social on Monday…

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