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Illawarra · Weddings

Weddings, 1952

139 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 7

Golden Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 25 September 1952 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. G. Mayhew, of Catherine Street, Gwynneville, celebrated their golden wedding…

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Many Guests at Kiama Wedding

Kiama Independent · Saturday 27 September 1952 · page 3

Many guests travelled from Sydney, Picton, Leeton and Thirlmere for the wedding of Miss Noreen Frances Landrigan and Mr. John William…

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Biddulph-Newman Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 1 October 1952 · page 4

A wedding that caused a great deal of interest on the South Coast because of the popularity of…

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News for Women 160 Guests Received After W. Wollongong Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 2 October 1952 · page 22

One hundred and sixty guests were received following the recent marriage of Miss Margaret Beryl Colless and Mr. Gerard A. Mowbray, at the Church of the Little Flower, West Wollongong…

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Yeldon Phillips Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 3 October 1952 · page 4

St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, was chosen by Miss Elsie Phillips, daughter of Mrs. V…

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Is "I Do" Decisive in Wedding Ceremony?

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 9 October 1952 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Wed.—Three Judges of the State Full Court were asked today to decide whether the marriage tie was complete when the bride and groom said…

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Police Allege False "Wedding" at Leigh Creek Party

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 10 October 1952 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Thurs. — Allegations that a 68-year-old widow was "married" during a drinking party before an ice[?]hest decorated as an altar, with a beer…

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Pretty Wedding Jamberoo Bride Wed in White

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 15 October 1952 · page 5

St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church Jamberoo was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, 27th September, when Murial May Prior, third…

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Ballerina Frock for Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 17 October 1952 · page 4

A full-skirted ballerina frock of ivory taffeta, with a deep shawl collar, was worn by Enid, niece…

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Wollongong Guests at Sydney Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 4

Many Wollongong guests attended the wedding at St. Juide's Church, Randwick, on Saturday…

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Sydney Wedding of Wollongong Interest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 20 October 1952 · page 8

A Sydney marriage of Wollongong interest was that of Miss Pamela Clemson and Mr. John Robinson who wed…

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Royalty To Attend Ogilvy Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 24 October 1952 · page 4

LONDON, Thurs.—Nine hundred guests, including the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret,…

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Recent Weddings Reception At Brandon Hall

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 27 October 1952 · page 9

A reception at Brandon Hall, Wollongong, followed the recent marriage of Miss Elsie Phillips and Mr. John…

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News for Women Recent Coast Weddings Beaded Taffeta Gown Chosen By Bride for Wollongong Marriage

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 3 November 1952 · page 8

A bridal gown of beaded taffeta with a lace and tulle bodice was chosen by Miss Kathleen Violet Leach for…

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Nicholson Abberton Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 12 November 1952 · page 4

At St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Church, Port Kembla, the wedding was solemnised of Dorothy…

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Silver Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 24 November 1952 · page 9

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Noble, of 7 McKenzie Avenue, Wollongong, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on November 12 at…

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Pre-wedding Party

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 11 December 1952 · page 26

A very enjoyable party was held last Thursday, in the assembly hall of the Corrimal Infants' School, when the…

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Hand-made Flowers Grace Wedding Reception Table

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 15 December 1952 · page 8

More than 600 hand-made flowers decorated the supper table at the reception which followed the recent marriage of Miss Elaine Johnstone and Mr. Raymond Victor Morgan…

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Lovely Wedding at Gerringong

Kiama Independent · Saturday 20 December 1952 · page 2

Wearing a lovely gown of white Chantilly lace over taffeta, with pleated tulle flouncing forming a short train, Miss Beryl Mary Johnson…

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