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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Weddings

Weddings, 1938

753 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 14 of 38

Old World Type Frocking Wedding at Dudley

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 13 April 1938 · page 3

The old world frocks of the bride and her bridesmaid, created a Victorian atmosphere at the marriage of Priscilla, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T…

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Pre-wedding Party

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 2

Mesdames J. McMillan and R. L. Hipwell were the hostesses at a pre-wedding party in Rosedale Hall, Tighe's Hill, arranged for Miss Marie kiem and Mr…

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Adamstown Wedding Bruniges—Spark

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 3

Adamstown Methodist Church was the setting for the marriage between Lily May third daughter of Mr. and .Mrs. J. Spars, of Adamstown, and Jack, son of…

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Of Interest to Women Many Weddings for Saturday Busy Day For Clergymen, Caterers And Photographers

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

It is anticipated that the coming Saturday will he a record day in Newcastle for marriages. Many modern brides disregard the old belief—Monday for health, Tuesday for wealth, Wednesday best day of all, and have made Easter Saturday…

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Bride in Satin and Lace Aberdare Wedding

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

Rev. Reay Campbell officiated at St. Mary's Church of England, Aberdare, when Marjorie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs H. Wanless, was married to…

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Brumges-sparee Wedding Bride In Blue

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 4

A pretty shade of turquoise blue was worn by the bride, and pink by her bridesmaid, at the marriage of Lily May, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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"Double Wedding"

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 14 April 1938 · page 3

Part of the riotous final sequence in the M.G.M. comedy which comes to the Civic Theatre on Saturday. Myrna Loy and William Powell (with the paint on his [?] above) are featured…

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WEDDINGS Bevan—Melmeth

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 April 1938 · page 3

St. Paul's Church of England, Stockton, was the setting for the marriage between Irene, only daughter of Mrs. C. Melmeth, of Stockton, and the late Mr…

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WEDDING Jones—Bown

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 12

The wedding of Joyce, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bown, of Blocktown, and Reuben, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones, of Kurri Kurri,…

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Arrangements for Wedding (Dorothy Dix.—Copyright)

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 4

Dear Miss Dix,—I am in love with a girl a few months older than myself, and she loves me. I am thinking about getting married, but…

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Bevan-melmeth Wedding Married At St. Paul's

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 3

Musical interests were well represented at the marriage of Miss Irene Melmeth and Mr. Wynne Bevan at St. Paul's Church, Stockton, on…

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Tighe's Hill Wedding Bride Gowned in Satin

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 16 April 1938 · page 3

A beautiful shade of old ivory satin was featured in the attractive bridal gown worn by Miss Lorna Gray Baker at her marriage to Mr. William Alfred…

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"Double Wedding" Hillarious Film at Civic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 6

"Double Wedding," showing at the Civic Theatre this week, is a joyous offering which makes admirable holiday…

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Popular Wedding This Morning Ryan-petherbridge

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 3

The marriage or Miss Jean Petherbridge and Mr. Gregory William Ryan attracted a large congregation to the Sacred Heart Church, Hamilton, this…

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The Talking Screen Comedy "Riot" at Civic Powell and Myrna Loy In "Double Wedding"

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 6

Comedy that is boisterous, but never too noisy, is liberally presented in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's "Double Wedding," at the Civic Theatre. It is an…

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Bride with Four Attendants Cardiff Wedding

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 3

St. Kevin's Church, Cardiff, was decorated with flowers on Saturday for the marriage of Mary, only child of Mrs. R. J. Clarke, of Cardiff, and the…

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Howell-ellis Wedding Directoire Gown

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 3

In a directoire gown of while satin. Marjorie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ellis, of Newcastle, was an attractive bride at her marriage to…

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Mystery of Bride Who Went Away Upset at Cancellation of Wedding Melbourne

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 18 April 1938 · page 8

Miss Violet Peters, 19, of G[?]s Street Collingwood whose disappearance from her home was believed to have been due to disappointment at…

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Woman Vanishes Disappointed Over Wedding Cancellation MELBOURNE

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 7

Disappointment at the sudden cancellation of the wedding is believed to have been responsible for the disappearance from her home of Violet Peters, 19,…

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Woman's Realm Easter Weddings Brides Wear Traditional White

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1938 · page 4

Most Easter brides chose the traditional white in all its soft variations from ivory to deep magnolia for their wedding gowns. Charming contrast was provided by the flowers and frocks of the bridesmaids…

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