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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1930

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Silver Wedding Trip by Air Lunched With Their Bridesmaids

Daily Pictorial · Friday 21 February 1930 · page 2

"What would you like for a present?" asked Mr. Summerdail, of Manly, of his wife, when talking of their silver wedding…

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Shoulder Posies Pre-wedding Tea

Evening News · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 8

DAINTY shoulder posies were presented to each of the guests who were present at the pre-wedding tea in the auditorium annex at David Jones'…

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Old Lace at Bathurst Wedding "Yarras" Bride

Evening News · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 8

THE subdued creamy color of old lace was the basis for the color scheme at Miss Eleanor Holmes' wedding at All Saints' Cathedral,…

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Wedding

The Methodist · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 15

The marriage of Miss Thelma Gibson, younger daughter of the Rev. S. J. and Mrs. Gibson, Croydon Park, to Mr. James L. Rowatt, youngest son…

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Weddings. Kohlhagen—bingham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 11

The wedding was solemnised at the Methodist Church, Rose Bay, on February 1 of Miss Amy Rowena Bingham, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Bingham, of…

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Diamond Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 11

To-day at their residence, 19 Rosser-street, Balmain, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brooking will entertain a number of their friends in celebration of the 60th anniversary of their…

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Pre-wedding Tea

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 11

In the auditorium annexe at David Jones' yesterday afternoon, Mrs. M. Shaipe entertained a number of guests in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Anne…

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Dramatic Climax To Miss Nan Irving's Romance Swallowed Iodine on the Eve of Her Wedding Fiance Tells of Family Scene; Mother Disapproved of Proposed Marriage Frantic Rush to Hospital in Taxi-cab

Daily Pictorial · Saturday 22 February 1930 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Friday. -- The sensational career of 18-year-old Nan Irving, Melbourne society girl, came this afternoon to a dramatic climax. A few hours before the time set for her wedding with Monsieur Marcel…

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Wedding Bells Orange Blossoms the Cullen—litlejohn Wedding Bride Wears Pink, and Limerick Lace

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 February 1930 · page 14

A PICTURESQUE church, scene of many of Sydney's prettiest weddings, is St. Mark's set amid the beautiful gardens of…

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Decent Weddings Tosi-- King

The Sun · Sunday 23 February 1930 · page 3

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER'S CHURCH, Lavender Bay, was chosen on February 1 for the wedding of Miss Leonie King, eldest daughter of the…

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Girl Tennis Star Pre-wedding Party

Evening News · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 12

Tennis enthusiasts gathered round Miss Daphne Akburst party at the Girls' secondary School's Club in…

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for WOMEN Social events of importance. BROWN : Gold City Wedding Bride From Mosman

Evening News · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 12

AN unusual color scheme of gold and brown was chosen by Miss Maxine Clarke for her marriage at St. Philip's Church. Church Hill on…

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Weddings. Johnson—gilchrist

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 5

The wedding of Miss Billie Gilchrist, twin daughter of the late J. Gilchrist and Mrs. Gilchrist, of Randwick, to Mr. Frank Johnson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas…

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Wedding Interlude Groom's Office Burgled During Ceremony

Daily Pictorial · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 3

A few minutes before he and his bride left for their honeymoon, Mr. Sidney Gill, of Lakemba, was told that a thief had…

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Early Wedding Hurstville Bride Satin and Lace Gown

Evening News · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 14

MISS KATHLEEN WALLINGTON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wallington, of Hurstville, had an early morning ceremony and…

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Social Gossip Wedding Hour a Secret Miss Marjorie Cox Will Not Tell

Daily Pictorial · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 19

Marjorie Cox is keeping her wedding arrangements secret, but already several details have leaked out, including the date…

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Eve and the Apples Romantic Wedding

The World's News · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 30

STARTING with a note packed in a barrel of fruit from California, a romance has culminated in the marriage, at Scarborough, of Mr. Elwood Celaus Hoke, motor engineer,…

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Royal Wedding Pageantry in Rome

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 26 February 1930 · page 11

The wedding of Italy's Cretan Prince thrilled the Italian people as nothing has done for many years. The whole nation joined in the rejoicings and took Princess Marie Jose to its heart. Scenes of magnificent splendour marked the Wedding last month of Prince…

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Story of Romance and Tragedy at Auburn Husband Shoots Himself After Wedding Bride and Widow at Fourteen "Cannot Understand the Father," Says Coroner

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 1

An extraordinary story, combining romance and tragedy, was unfolded at the Coroner's court Parramatta, on Tuesday when an inquiry was held concerning the death at Auburn of a young Czecho-Shovakian, who had committed suicide. It was shown that the deceased had posed as a man of means, and had obtained the concert…

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Wedding at Vaucluse Lambert-Humphries

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 2

On Saturday, 15th inst., a quiet and pretty wedding was solemnised at St. Michael's Church, Vaucluse, by the Rector, Rev. H. W. Barder, M.A., on the…

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