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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1936

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Yesterday's Weddings

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 12

Romance and the name Juliet are so synonymous that it is no wonder brides are quick to seize upon the. idea of wearing Juliet caps to the altar. Two of yesterday's brides followed…

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Duke and Duchess of Gloucester's Wedding Present

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 February 1936 · page 6

CANBERRA, Wednesday.--The Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, to-night said that the Commonwealth Government's wedding present to the Duke…

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Recent Weddings

The Land · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 22

PARKES: Thora Madge, fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Brogden, of Coobang, and Mr. S. Crow, son of Mr. Crow, of Eugowra,…

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“Voluntary” Giving Up Of Wedding Rings

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 3

PARIS, Jan. 6 (by mail).—A young workman in Milan exchanged his wedding ring for the well-known iron ring and three lire, the exchange offered by…

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Recent Weddings Of City And Country Interest Tailored Lines For Gowns Sprig Of White Heather From Scotland In Bridal Bouquet Pretty Bride

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 February 1936 · page 14

A SPRAY of white heather sent from Scotland nestled in the beautiful bouquet of frang[?]pannt blossoms and tiger lilies carried by…

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Wedding Present to Royalty. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 21

The Prime Minister, Mr. Lyons, stated to-day that the Minister for Commerce, Dr. Page, while in London, would present to the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester the writing desk…

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For Women Wedding Gifts. Hundreds Purchased. Fine China, Glass

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1936 · page 11

Wedding presents purchased in Sydney during February must run into thousands, and with a number of weddings yet to be before the…

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[?] the Desert Lawrence Wears Feisal's Wedding Garb

Truth · Sunday 16 February 1936 · page 28

THEREBY the road to Yenbo was laid open to the Turks, and Feisal had rushed down here only an hour before our arrival, with five thousand men, to protect his base until something properly…

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Some Recent Weddings

The Sun · Sunday 16 February 1936 · page 36

AN upstanding mediaeval collar trimmed with pearls distinguished the gown of parchment lace, mounted on magnolia satin, worn by…

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Cooper and Sten in "Wedding Night" Russian Star Portrays Modern American Girl

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 5

Tall, lanky Gary Cooper and blonde, exotic Anna Sten are paired for the first time as a new romantic team in "The Wedding Night," now at the Astra Theatre…

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WELCOME Daughter Guest Bombay Wedding

The Sun · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 10

To meet her daughter, Mrs. Pieter Wessels, and Mr. Wessels, who arrived in Sydney last week from Bombay, where their…

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Weddings On Saturday At Haberfield & Marrickville Pretty Floral Effects Pastel Tones For The Flower Girls And Bridesmaids Pearl Collar

The Labor Daily · Monday 17 February 1936 · page 9

BEAUTIFUL floral decorations were a feature of the marriage at St. David's Church, Haberfield, on Saturday, of Miss Molly Kay and Mr…

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Retinue, In To-day's Wedding

The Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 1

The retinue at this afternoon's wedding of Miss Dinah Hordern and Mr. Henry John Meeks, at St. Mark's: Miss Marjorie Wilson, daughter of the Governor of Queensland (Sir Leslie Wilson), Miss Mary Hordern, and Miss Beatrice Meeks, Miss Edwina Hordern (trainbearer). Master lock Henlu (page)…

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Colorful Church Scene Society Wedding Fairy Setting

The Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 9

A WEDDING with a fairytale setting of gay color and bright sunshine, took place at St. Mark's Church…

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Jopics for Women. Society Wedding Large Crowd At St. Mark's MEEKS--HORDERN

The Sun · Tuesday 18 February 1936 · page 14

Two well-known Sydney families were united by the marriage at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, this afternoon, of Miss Dinah Hordern, second daughter of Mr. Anthony Hordern, and of the late Mrs. Hordern, of Retford Hall, Darling Point, and Mr. Henry…

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Lily of the Valley Colours. Miss Dinah Hordern's Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 7

A soft shade of lily of the valley leaf green and wory was the colour scheme. chosen for the wedding of Miss Dinah Hordern, second daughter of Mr. Anthony Hordern, of Retford Hall, Darling Point, with Mr. Henry John (Harry) Meaks, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Meeks, of Point Piper, at…

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Silver Tank Novel Decoration BLUE & Gold Wedding

The Sun · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 18

A silver model tank sent by the Royal Tank Corps to the Australian Tank Corps, occupied a prominent place at the reception…

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Big Crowds Meeks-Hordern Wedding Smart Frocking

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 11

CONSIDERABLE interest was taken in the marriage yesterday of Miss Dinah Hordern, second daughter of Mr. Anthony Hordern, and of…

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Wedding Of Interest In East. Suburbs Swimming Circles A Long Tulle Train Effective Pink And White Color Scheme Forty Guests

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 11

A WEDDING of interest, particularly in swimming circles, took place at Holy Cross Church, Woollahra, when Miss Myrtle Stubbs,…

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Wedding Vignettes

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 February 1936 · page 10

WOMAN'S wit and nimbleness with pins, when the bride's veil tore away from the gardenias on her head as she arrived at the…

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