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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Weddings

Weddings, 1949

256 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 2 of 13

Miss Australia Was In Wedding Frock

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 2

SYDNEY: Miss Australia, 24-years-old Beryl James, today revealed a secret—the lovely white frock she wore for the judging this week was to have been her wedding frock…

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Downs—Conlon Wedding

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 January 1949 · page 6

At St. John's Pro-Cathedral, West Maitland, the marriage of Joyce, daughter of Mrs. Conlon, and the late Mr. L…

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Four Generations At Golden Wedding

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 29 January 1949 · page 3

Four generations will attend a picnic party at Speers Point Park to-morrow, when Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Hardes, of Maitland-road,…

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The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 February 1949 · page 8

At Cessnock Gospel Hall, Mr. D. Clark celebrated the marriage of Heather Margaret Dainton, daughter of Mr. and…

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The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 2 February 1949 · page 8

Ruby Mary Garrett, daughter of Mrs. V. M. Garrett, of Marshdale, whose marriage to Malcolm Albert, son of Mr. A. E…

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Boy Sang At Royal Wedding

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 1

From the organ loft of Westminister Abbey, Kenneth had a grandstand view of the Royal ceremony. He thought the…

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The Newcastle Sun · Friday 4 February 1949 · page 6

Margaret McIntyre, whose marriage to Cecil James, youngest son of Mrs. W. Johns, of Kurri Kurri, and the late Mr…

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Wedding Gowns Lost In Fire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday. — Two wedding gowns, a quantity of other clothing, and £100 in cash were destroyed in a fire which gutted…

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The Newcastle Sun · Monday 7 February 1949 · page 6

Eileen Elvie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Foley of Booral, and Clarence Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. H…

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The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 8 February 1949 · page 6

White Chantilly lace over satin fashioned the pretty frock Joan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Murphy, of Gresford, wore…

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The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 9 February 1949 · page 8

Shirley Joan, only child of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. McRae, of Cardiff, who was married to Clarry, son of…

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The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 10 February 1949 · page 8

Nuptial Mass was celebrated and the Children of Mary formed a guard of honor at the marriage of Laurel, daughter…

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The Newcastle Sun · Monday 14 February 1949 · page 6

At Boolaroo Methodist Church the Rev. R. M. Gledhill celebrated the marriage of Joan Olive, daughter of Mr. and Mrs…

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The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 15 February 1949 · page 6

The Rev. W. Gibbins celebrated the marriage of his son, Ron, to Betty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Curry, of…

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The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 16 February 1949 · page 8

At the Sacred Heart Presbytery, Hamilton, the Rev. Father Coffey celebrated the marriage of Colleen May, daughter of…

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The Newcastle Sun · Friday 18 February 1949 · page 6

At Mayfield East Methodist Church the Rev. R. F. Gibson celebrated the marriage of Thelma Joan, daughter of Mrs…

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No Joy In Mother's Wedding

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 19 February 1949 · page 1

PALM BEACH (Florida), Fri. (A.A.P.): Film star Margaret O'Brien — who does not like her mother's wedding plans—has an extra day to decide whether she will attend the forthcoming marriage. Margaret's aunt said the 12[?]…

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The Newcastle Sun · Monday 21 February 1949 · page 8

Pink embroidered flowers trimmed the blue frock worn by Marcia Dawn, daughter of Mrs. A. D. Miles of Islington,…

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Mine Injures Wedding Party

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 1

ATHENS, Feb. 21. A.A.P.—All the occupants, including the bride and bridegroom, were injured when a bus, carrying a wedding party of…

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The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1949 · page 8

St. Phillip's Church of England, Waratah, was filled with relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom when…

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