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Illawarra · Weddings

Weddings, 1953

142 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 8

Thirroul Couple Cut Wedding Cake

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 5 January 1953 · page 8

A white gown of soft silk lace over taffeta was chosen by Miss Edith Standing for her recent marriage to Mr…

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An All-blue Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 5 January 1953 · page 9

Friends of the bride decorated the Presbyterian Church, Hurstville, for the recent marriage of Miss Maree Henderson…

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Groom's Parents Travel From Maitland for Bulli Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 8 January 1953 · page 22

The groom's parents travelled from Maitland for the recent marriage of Miss Jill Gilhome and Mr. Keith…

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News for Women Cutting the Cake... an All-blue Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 8 January 1953 · page 22

Friends of the bride decorated the Presbyterian Church, Hurstville, for the recent marriage of Miss Maree Henderson…

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Sutcliffe Finlayson Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 12 January 1953 · page 4

Pink, blue and white flowers arranged by the bridegroom's mother and friends decorated St…

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Gerringong Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 12 January 1953 · page 9

ST. George's Church of England, Gerringong, was chosen for the recent marriage of Miss Beryl Mary Johnson and Mr…

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Quiet Wedding For Benaud

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 16 January 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Thurs.—Test cricketer Richie Benaud had to mumble a very careful "I do" at his…

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Stewart-jobson Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 17 January 1953 · page 4

At St. Michael's Church, Wollongong, Norma Jobson, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Jobson,…

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Reidtown and District Silver Wedding Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 29 January 1953 · page 9

Mr and Mrs. Val Smith, of Hillside Avenue, Reidtown, celebrated their silver wedding anniversary last week, when a…

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Neeson-Price Wedding In Melbourne

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 2 February 1953 · page 8

Mr. and Mrs. P. Neeson, of Smith Street, Wollongong, accompanied by their son John, from…

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Wedding at Corrimal

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 February 1953 · page 8

A small family reception at the home of Mr and Mrs. J. Orvad, of Keerong Avenue, Russell…

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Spinks - Inskip Wedding at Albon Park

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 February 1953 · page 9

Two bridesmaids; Ruth Marchant of Willoughby, and Judy Davidson, of Bemboka, attended Dawn…

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News for Women 98 Guests Attend West Wollongong Wedding Reception

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 5 February 1953 · page 22

Ninety-eight guests attended the reception which followed the recent marriage of Miss Vivienne Burling and Mr. John Woods at the Church of the Little Flower, West Wollongong…

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Wedding On Water Skis

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 14 February 1953 · page 1

MIAMI (Florida), Fri.—Betty Anderson, 19, and Frank Dyalin, 25, started off their wedding…

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250 Guests at Arnott-hoskins Wedding Reception

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 5

Great public interest was taken in the Arnott-Hoskins wedding, which took place at St. Michael's Church of England, Wollongong, on Saturday evening…

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'All-blue' Wedding at Bulli

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 16 February 1953 · page 8

An "all-blue" wedding took place at St. Augustine's Church of England, Bulli, when Miss Pam Clegg married Mr. John James Stephens. The bride is the daughter of…

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Pretty Wedding at Shellharbour

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 18 February 1953 · page 5

A pretty wedding was celebrated at the Catholic Church Shellharbour on Saturday, 24th January, when Miss Nancy Joyce Roberts, daughter…

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Mass of Flowers for Parsons - Dawes Wedding on

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 2 March 1953 · page 4

Over 70 dozen pink dahlias and other pink blossoms decorated the 99 years old Wollongong…

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Ralston-Miller Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 4

A coronet of pearl orange blossom held the full length embroidered tulle veil worn by Maureen…

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Military Wedding At St. Michael's

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 March 1953 · page 4

A guard of honour of fellow sergeants from Sgt. Vince Ward's unit was formed outside St…

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