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Illawarra · Weddings

Weddings, 1953

142 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 4 of 8

Roses at Golden Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 June 1953 · page 4

The Coniston Hall was the scene of a happy function recently, when relatives, neighbours and…

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Solo "Because" Sung At Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 June 1953 · page 9

A gown of lace and tulle was worn by Florence Muriel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H…

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Twin Sister Attends Bride During Cathedral Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 29 June 1953 · page 8

The bride's twin sister attended as bridesmaid during the recent marriage of Miss Joan Conrick and Mr. George Wheatley at St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong. The bride is the twin…

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Band Leader, Wife, Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 9 July 1953 · page 23

Mr. Don Addison, Wollongong dance band leader and chief foreman painter at Australian Iron and Steel Limited, travelled…

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73 Guests At Wedding Reception

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 July 1953 · page 4

Wearing a gown of lace and tulle over ivory satin, Edna, second, daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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Corrimal Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 13 July 1953 · page 5

Miss Edna Queen, who was the Surf Club's candidate in the last" Corrimal Queen competition, made a lovely bride in…

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Shellharbour Wedding Beazley—hall

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 15 July 1953 · page 3

A bridal gown of broderie anglaise and nylon marquisette with a fitted bodice and Peter Pan collar trimmed with guipure lace and…

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80 Guests At Wedding Reception

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 July 1953 · page 4

A pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Stephen's Church of England, Port Kembla, when Miss…

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News for Women Wedding Cake Made By Groom's Father

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 20 July 1953 · page 8

The groom's father made and decorated the three tiered wedding cake which was cut at a reception, following the marriage of Miss Dorothy Phyllis Butler and Mr. John…

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Harris-Jones Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 July 1953 · page 4

West Wollongong Methodist Church was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday, July 11…

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Griffith Wedding of Coast Interest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 July 1953 · page 27

St. Mary's Church, Yoogali (near Griffith) was chosen for the marriage of Rita, younger daughter of Mrs. C. Hinge, of Cabramatta and formerly of East Corrimal, and Joe, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barbaro of…

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News for Women Grandmother Travels From Dubbo for Dapto Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 23 July 1953 · page 26

The bride's grandmother, Mrs. Ryan, travelled from Dubbo of the recent marriage of Miss Glennie Gersbach and Mr. Michael Francis Jordan at St. John's Church…

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(New Zealand Honeymoon Follows Pretty Gerringong Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 27 July 1953 · page 8

A honeymoon tour of New Zealand followed the recent marriage of Miss Winsome Burgess and Mr. Joseph Calcraft at the Congregational Church, Gerringong…

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Albion Park Golden Wedding Fete

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 28 July 1953 · page 10

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Grey of "The Meadows", Albion Park, celebrated their Golden Wedding…

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Overseas Cables for Pretty Kiama Wedding

Kiama Independent · Saturday 1 August 1953 · page 5

Cables of congratulation were received from England and New Zealand when Miss Marie George, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J…

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Dunn-Trible Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 5 August 1953 · page 4

A pretty wedding took place at the Methodist Church, Port Kembla, recently when Dawn Sarah,…

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Golden Wedding

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 6 August 1953 · page 2

Yesterday marked the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. G. Greenes wedding, and last night their…

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40th Wedding Anniversary

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 7 August 1953 · page 8

Last Sunday the family and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Musgrave of Thalassa Ave., Corrimal, gave them a…

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Floral Setting For Port Kembla Wedding

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Monday 10 August 1953 · page 8

Saint Stephen's Church of England, Port Kembla, was decorated with stocks, heath, and sweet peas for the recent marriage of Miss Patsy Ruth Belcher and Mr. John…

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Quiet Wedding At St. Mark's

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1953 · page 2

A wedding was quietly celebrated in St. Mark's Church of England, West Wollongong recently…

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