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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1885

48 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 3

A Royal Wedding

Evening News · Monday 5 January 1885 · page 2

LONDON, January 2.—The marriage of the Princess Beatrice with Prince Henry Maurice of Battenberg has been arranged to take place in June…

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A Silver Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 January 1885 · page 6

On Tuesday, 30th ultimo, a party assembled at "Broobin," (brown-street, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the marriage of Mr and Mrs James White, of this city, About 50 guests were present,…

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A Good Templar Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 6 January 1885 · page 8

A large circle of friends met on New Year's Day at Shanklin, North Burwood, the picturesque residence of Alexander Hutchison, Esq., Grand Worthy Chief Templar of New South Wales, to…

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A Royal Wedding

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 January 1885 · page 11

LONDON, January 2.—The marriage of the Princess Beatrice with Prince Henry Maurice of Battenberg has been arranged to take place in June…

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Village Wedding [?]

Evening News · Thursday 15 January 1885 · page 7

Ring on, ring on, ye wedding bells! Tnere's a duty rests with you; The joy yon make is the joy that tells Of hearts that ara bravo and true…

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Chapter Xxxviii. Wedding Bells

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 17 January 1885 · page 6

Mr. Broughton warmly congratulated his would-be sonin-law, and freely gave his consent; there was no cloud how to mar the sunshine of their happiness. As both dith's father and mother were very unwilling…

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Etiquette of English Weddings

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 31 January 1885 · page 249

As Weddings in the "English style" are (remarks an American paper) all the rage this season, it may be interesting to mention a few points regarding what is considered the correct form on the outer side of the Atlantic. After…

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Almost a Diamond Wedding

Evening News · Friday 20 February 1885 · page 3

On Christmas Day, 1814 when the last war with England was is progress, Mr. Almerine Gillette, then 22 years of ago, and the lady of his choice, 20 were united in, marriage in the front room of the little…

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Remarkable Golden Wedding

Evening News · Monday 23 February 1885 · page 6

A telegram sent from Ganajcharle, New York, on Janurary 7, said — Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Diefendorf, of their golden wedding. Mr. Diefendorf is v8 and Mrs. Diefendorf 78. The original…

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Interesting Musical Event. Patti's Lyric Silver Wedding

Evening News · Thursday 5 March 1885 · page 3

Mme. Adelina Patti celebrated her silver wedding with the stage the other night in the Academy of Music, New York. Twenty-five years before she appeared as Martha in the same house, revealing then…

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Another Royal Wedding. Princess Beatrice Beatrice Betrothed. Parliament to Be Asked to Peovide

Evening News · Monday 9 March 1885 · page 4

The Princess Beatrice is to be married to Prince Henry of Battenberg, third son of Prince Alexander of Hesse, who married, in 1851, Princess Julie of Battenberg, morganatically. Prince Henry is their…

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Wyllard's Weird. a Novel [The exclusive right of publication in New South Wales has been purchased by the proprietors of the " Daily Telegraph"] Chapter Xxii.--wedding Garments

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1885 · page 7

Hilda's presence at Penmoral was full of comfort and solsce for Dora Wyllard. She had known Dora all her life, had seen her grow from childhood to womanhood, had loved her with a sisterly…

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Weddings

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 March 1885 · page 30

The ceremonial to be observed at weddings is a topic on which we are constantly receiving inquiries especially at the present season, when so many marriages are taking place. The QUEEN, to which we…

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Wedding Bells

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 April 1885 · page 15

AN extremely interesting ceremony was performed, a few days ago at St. Mary's Church, St. Leonards, by the Rev. Michael Kelly, S.J., when Mr. Harold Norrie, of the Department of Justice, led to the…

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Wedding-day Guide

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 April 1885 · page 848

Monday for wealth, Tuesday for health, Wednesday the best day of all; Thursday for crosses…

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A Brilliant Wedding at Orange

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 April 1885 · page 18

WE seem to be having a particularly brilliant "wedding season" this year, and the country rivals the town in the matter of style and perfection of detai[?] We learn from Orange that on…

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Ladies Page. Gipsy's Notes. Wedding at the Synagogue

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 April 1885 · page 30

Miss Rachel, daughter of the Rev. Rabbi Davis, was married on Thursday, 18th, to the Rev. Joseph Abraham, of Melbourne, in the presence of a large number of guests and spectators. Her dress was…

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A Princely Wedding

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 May 1885 · page 1019

Westminster Abbey was the scene of a brilliant assemblage on Thursday afternoon, March 19. Diplomatists, statesmen, the representatives of wealth, and the leaden of fashion mustered in great force to witness the nuptials of…

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Wedding Toilettes

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 6 June 1885 · page 1184

Signora Majeroni has always been conspicuous for her rich and appropriate costumes. As Clair de Beaulieu, on her bridal day, she wears one of the latest fashion. The tablier of white satin is embroidered in an elaborate design…

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Chapter Lvi. Norah's Wedding

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 6 June 1885 · page 6

Great was Richard's surprise when he found that his Norah was a rich heiress, for her claim had been proved, and she had been put in possession of the vast and valuable property…

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