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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Weddings

Weddings, 1947

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Bride-To-Be Hires Wedding Dress After Losing Hers In Fire

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 2

With her wedding less than three weeks away, youthful brunette Ellen Reibelt was in despair last Wednesday when she heard that her wedding gown and bridesmaid's frock had been burned the previous afternoon…

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The Newcastle Sun · Friday 11 July 1947 · page 12

MR. AND MRS. BRUCE ALLAN BENNETT, at whose marriage, at Newcastle Baptist Tabernacle, Guides and Brownies of the Second…

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Invite Dominion Leaders To Royal Wedding "Herald" Service and A.A.P.

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 1

LONDON, July 11.—The King will invite all the Dominion Prime Ministers including those of India and Pakistan, to the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten, according to well-informed…

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Warrior, 86, At Wedding In Diggers' Home

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1947 · page 2

An 86-year-old veteran of three wars gave the bride away at a wedding at the Dudley Red Cross Convalescent Home yesterday. The…

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Mr. Chifley Not Likely To Attend Royal Wedding

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 1

CANBERRA, Monday.—Mr. Chifley is not likely to go to London for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten…

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Star's Surprise Wedding

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 8

The Hollywood star, Joan Blondell, surprised the film world when, without announcement, she married a producer, Michael Todd. The couple held their wedding breakfast at Las Vegas. Their honeymoon destination was a secret…

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The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 July 1947 · page 8

ETHELDA MAUD HANN, who chose St. Peter's Church, Hamilton, for her marriage to Gordon Albert Percell, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J…

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Lavish Wedding for U.S. Ambassador's Son

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 4

CANBERRA, Tuesday.—To-morrow's noon wedding at St. Christopher's Roman (Catholic Church, Canberra, of Mr. Walter Butler, son of…

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British People Want Gala Royal Wedding "Herald" Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 1

LONDON. July 15.—"Away Austerity! Let us make the Princess's wedding day an occasion which she and all of us will remember."…

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Royal Wedding In February

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday: Lieut. Philip Mountbatten said today that he and Princess Elizabeth would…

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Recent Weddings

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 July 1947 · page 12

BETTY MAY JARVIS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Jarvis, of Merewether, whose marriage to Lionel Francis, son of Sergeant F. A. Yardy…

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Says Ring No Part Of Wedding Service

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 7

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—Whether a ring is essential when a marriage ceremony is performed was discussed to-day at Central Summons Court…

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Hundreds Attend Wedding Of U.S. Ambassador's Son

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1947 · page 9

CANBERRA, Wednesday.—Despite driving rain, hundreds were outside St. Christopher's Church to-day before the…

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Royal Wedding May Be Quiet One Australian Associated Press

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 July 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Friday.—Court circles have seriously considered the possibility of having the wedding of Elizabeth and Philip quietly at…

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No U.s. Wedding for Assaulted Girl

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 2

BRIDGEPORT (Conn.). Friday. —-Former American soldier. John Kuhar said today he wouldn't marry the Melbourne girl who is being held…

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The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 4

TWO WELL-KNOWN RESIDENTS OF CARRINGTON. Audrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Mitcherson, and Frank Neat, were married at the…

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B.b.c. Wants to Televise Royal Wedding

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 July 1947 · page 7

LONDON, Saturday. — It is understood that the B.B.C. is seeking permission to televise the Royal wedding if the ceremony is…

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Recent Weddings

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 July 1947 · page 8

AT ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH. NEWCASTLE, the Rev. Clark Duff celebrated the marriage of Laura, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hogan…

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Recent Weddings

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 July 1947 · page 8

THIS CHARMING COBWEB HAT was worn by Shirley Ruth Grant with a dainty white beaded crepe frock, when she was married to…

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The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 July 1947 · page 10

AT ST. MARY'S, NEWCASTLE, the Rev. Father Dilley celebrated the marriage of Doreen May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bellingham, of…

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