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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Weddings

Weddings, 1937

697 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 35

WEDDINGS Wedesweiller--Kelso

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1937 · page 11

The marriage was celebrated by Father P. G. Grace in the Church of the Immaculate Conception Tighe's Hill, of Miss Nancy Kelso, eldest daughter of Mrs. J…

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Duke's Wedding Put Forward Half an Hour Great Public Interest Hotels Crowded: Motor Coaches Booked Out (Australian Associated Press.) MONTS, June 1

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 June 1937 · page 7

Mr. Herman Rogers, announces that the wedding of the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Warfield will take place at the Chateau de Cande…

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Wedding To-day Duke and Mrs. Warfield Religious Ceremony "Would Object," Says Bishop of Durham (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, June 2

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 3 June 1937 · page 9

A religious ceremony will follow the civil rites at the wedding of the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Wallis Warfield at the Chateau de…

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Mrs. Warfield Has Chosen Blue Frock for Wedding Blue Crepe Draped London

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 June 1937 · page 7

MRS. WARFIELD'S wedding frock, of "Wallis blue" silk crepe, has an original jacket with full-draped front caught to a rounded yoke and…

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Of Interest to Women Tighe's Hill Wedding

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 3 June 1937 · page 7

Following the marriage of Nancy, eldest daughter of Mrs. J. Kelso, of Mayfield, and the late Mr. Kelso, to Vincent, second son of Mrs. M…

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Duke of Windsor Married Wedding at Monts Mrs. Wallis Warfield Becomes the Duchess of Windsor Simple Civil Ceremony Anglican Clergyman Celebrates Marriage Despite Bishop's Protest (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, June 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 13

Mrs. Wallis Warfield became the Duchess of Windsor at a simple civil ceremony in the music room of the Chateau de Cande Monts, France, this morning. The ceremony was conducted by the Mayor of the Monts (Dr…

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A Puppet Wedding

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 16

Hindu marriages are always accompanied by rites, including a procession of elephants and camels, a big feast, an orchestra, and heaps of jewelled…

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Anglican Church Opposition to Wedding Bishop's Statement No Authority Given to Rev. R. A. Jardine LONDON, June 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 13

The news that Rev. R. Anderson Jardine, vicar of St. Paul's, Darlington, had gone to France to officiate at the wedding of the Duke of Windsor and Mrs…

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Story of Wedding Melbourne Man on Perjury Charge Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 6

An allegation made in St. Kilda Court in April by Arthur Gibson, of Collins-street, Melbourne, carpenter, that he had gone through the form of marriage at…

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Duke Signs His Will London Press on Wedding London

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 June 1937 · page 4

One of the Duke's last acts before quitting the Chateau was to sign his will, states the Tours correspondent of the "Daily Mail."…

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Woman's Realm Weddings Walsh—Fitzsimmons

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1937 · page 14

The wedding took place at St. Joseph's Church, Merewether, between Beryl Doris, eldest daughter of Mrs. F. Fitz simmons, of Merewether, and Rex,…

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Duke's Wedding Caprice of Fate Ex-King Weds in France Mayor Addresses Couple (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, June 3

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1937 · page 12

Addressing the bridal couple at the conclusion of the civil wedding ceremony at the Chateau do Cande, the Mayor of Monts (Dr. Mercier) said:…

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Pre-wedding Party Miss M. Caffyn Entertained

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 5 June 1937 · page 14

A pre-wedding party organised by the ladies of St, Michael's Church of England, Mayfield East, and other friends, was held on Tuesday in the Parish Hall…

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After the Wedding

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 5 June 1937 · page 1

A radio picture, showing the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, in the grounds of the Chateau de Cande. This picture was take after their marriage. A radio picture, showing the Rev. Ander son Jardine, who defied his Church in conducting the Anglican wedding ceremony for the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. He…

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Wedding Film Not to be Shown in Britain Industry's Decision Following Whitehall Policy (Australian Associated Press.) LONDON, June 6

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 June 1937 · page 7

Newsreel pictures of the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor at the Chateau de Cande, Monts, will be shown on the…

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Pre-wedding Party

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 3

Decorated with blue and gold streamers, balloons, and an abundance of flowers, the living room in the quarters of the domestic staff of Wallsend District…

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Wedding Anniversary Party at Maitland

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allsop, of "Benalla," West Maitland, Were surprised when their home was inundated last Saturday night with guests to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their wedding, which look place at Armidale…

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The Duke's Wedding Films

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 June 1937 · page 6

THE banning of the films of the wedding of the Duke of Windsor is, no doubt, done for a definite purpose but we have been tempted to consider recently, on more than one occasion, whether any good purpose is ever served by censorship of…

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Pre-wedding Party Gifts for Miss Harvey

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 June 1937 · page 3

An enjoyable afternoon was spent on Friday, when a number of ladies assembled at the Hollywood Tennis Club to entertain Miss Harvey, of Mayfield, who…

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WEDDING Hutchings—Taylor

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 June 1937 · page 3

The wedding took place at the Central Methodist Church, Merewether, between Phyllis, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Hutchings, of The…

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