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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1928

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Mother Murdered on Daughter's Wedding Day Done to Death with Flat-iron Girl all Ready for Ceremony When Doctor Breaks News of Tragedy Bridegroom Was Waiting

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 March 1928 · page 2

AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Wednesday.--Met at the door of her mother's house by a grave-faced doctor this afternoon, Mavis Norgrove (17), who was all ready for her wedding, was told that her mother had just been brutally murdered…

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Orange Blossoms North Parramatta Wedding Hall—mackinnon

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 12

On Saturday, February 25th, the pretty wedding of Miss Gertrude Blanche MacKinnon, of Parramatta North (late of Bathurst), daughter of…

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Double Wedding Auburn Bridegroom

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 12

Two of Sydney's most charming sisters, Miss Doreen and Miss Yvonne Pittar, were married, at a double ceremony, at St. John's Church, Darlinghurst, on…

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St. Mark's Wedding Munro—white

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 12

On Saturday, 3rd inst., the pretty wedding of Miss Edna May White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. White, of Marshstreet, Clyde and Mr. Walter George…

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Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. James Smith

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 12

An enjoyable afternoon was spent at 63 Argyle-street, Parramatta, on Sunday, March 4, when relatives and friends met to celebrate the golden wedding of…

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Silver Wedding

Evening News · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 12

To celebrate their silver wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Quartly, of Randwick, entertained at supper at the Wentworth last night. They included among their…

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Quiet Weddings No Bridesmaids Sandford--shaw

The Sun · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 9

MISS KATHLEEN SHAW, youngest daughter of Mr. H. Giles Shaw, S.M., and Mrs. Shaw, of Raglan-street, Mosman, chose St. Mark's…

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Local Weddings. Smith--taylor

The Propeller · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 3

The wedding of Edith Melva, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Taylor, of Concannon Street, Kogarah, to Kenneth John, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F…

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Local Wedding. Delmege-o'rourke

The Propeller · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 7

The wedding of Miss Dulcie Mary O'Rourke, elder daughter of Mr. D. O'Rourke, of Picton, and the late Mrs. O'Rourke to Mr. Douglas Vere…

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Pretty Country Wedding Rodwell--Cotterill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 21

ST. MATTHIAS' CHURCH, Bombala, was the scene of "a pretty wedding on Wednesday, February 29, when Jean, youngest daughter of Mr. and…

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Ankle-length Gowns Kennedy-Evans Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 21

A PICTURESQUE old-world frock of bridal satin, with an ankle-length skirt of frill upon frill of silk net, edged with silver ribbon, was worn by Miss…

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Unique Decorations at Pre-Wedding Party

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 22

MISS ZARA TAYTEN, whose marriage to Mr. Pat Lorrimer, of "Marrooba," Tottenham, will take place at the Burwood Presbyterian…

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News in Brief. Wedding

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 2

At St Andrew’s Church of England, Cronulla, oh Saturday, the Rev. Rutledge Newton solemnised the marriage of Mr. R. M. Lark (of the Police…

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Wedding Bells WILLIAMS—WILLETT

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 5

A very pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Stephen's Church of England, Penrith, on Saturday, 11th February, by Rev. H. N. Powys, when Miss…

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Pre-Wedding Tom

Evening News · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 3

A basket filled with pink roses, dahlias, and carnations, which was later presented to the guest of honor, decorated the table at a party given by…

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For Women Social Events of Importance Naval Wedding White and Gold Arch of Steel

Evening News · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 3

AN arch of steel, formed by the bridegroom's fellow-officers, was an interesting feature of the wedding, which was celebrated at St. Phillip's Church last night, of Lieutnant…

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Alan Kippax's Wedding

The Sun · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 8

The wedding of Miss Mabs Catts to Mr. Alan Kippax, captain of the N.S.W. cricket, team, will take place on April 20 at St. Stephen's Church, not March…

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Digger's Wedding Gift Moree

The Labor Daily · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 6

Mr. Roy Murray, president of the Mores Soldiers Club was presented last night at a smoke social with a wallet of notes as a wedding gift…

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For the Autumn Wedding

The Labor Daily · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 9

The fashion for the mediaeval style of wedding dress continues. A plain bodice of soft white silk has equally plain long sleeves. The full, long skirt Joins this with a line of thick piping. Silver head-work is hung round the neck, and brought down each side to meet under the cluster of orange flowers…

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For Women Social Events of Importance Mid-victorian Chatswood Bride Old-world Wedding

Evening News · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 10

LIKE a picture come to life was Miss Elsie Cumming, in the charming mid-Victorian gown of ivory marguisette, with its tight old-world…

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