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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Weddings

Weddings, 1911

29 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 2 of 2

Weddings in China

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 6

In China, on the the of a marriage, the relatives and Mends of the bridegroom repair to his home, where feasting is kept up through…

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Rice-throwing at Weddings

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 June 1911 · page 6

The origin of rice-throwing at weddings is accounted for by a quaint Chinese legend. A great sorcerer, Chao, became. jealous of…

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Wedding. SIDMAN—WHITEMAN

Camden News · Thursday 15 June 1911 · page 5

On Saturday, June 3rd, a wedding that attracted a large and interested congregation was celebrated at the Burwood Methodist Church. The bride was Miss Alice Gertrude,…

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Wedding Rings

The Picton Post · Wednesday 26 July 1911 · page 6

According to the ancient ritual in marriage the husband began the ring business by placing it upon the bride's thumb and putting it…

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Wedding

Camden News · Thursday 24 August 1911 · page 3

On Monday of this week the residence of Mr. Reynolds of Cawdor, was the scene of a pretty wedding, when Miss Daisy Reynolds was married to Mr. F. Cheetham, of…

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Pathetic Auction Queen Draga's Wedding Dres Fetches £30

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 13 September 1911 · page 3

The sale of the jewels and costume [?] the late Queen Draga of Servia attracted a large and fashionable gathering to Christie's auction rooms on the 8th of…

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Pathetic Auotion Queen Draga ' S Wedding Dre Fetches [?]

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 7

The sale of the Jewels and costume the late Queen Draga of Servia attract a large and fashionable gathering Christie 's auction rooms on the 18th of…

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A Smart Wedding

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 September 1911 · page 7

The briefest marriage ceremony on record took place, it is stated, at an obscure town in the Far West. The pastor was editor of a newspaper, a lawyer, and…

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Weeping Weddings

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 October 1911 · page 7

A Chinese marriage is all ceremony—no talk, no levity, and much a ying. The solemnity of a funereal prevail. After the exchange of presents the bride is dressed…

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