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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1937

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Weddings. Cameron—ryan

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 37

The second marriage within a few weeks in the Cameron family was that at which Miss Eileen Mary Ryan, twin daughter of the late Mr. J. J. Ryan and…

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Attending Non-Catholic Weddings. Doubtful, Abbotsford, N.S.W.

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 11

I told some Catholic friends of mine that according to you, they are not permmitied to attend weddings in non-catholic Churches. That is the normal law. Weddings in…

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Social and Personal. Travelling by Mariposa To-morrow: Cocktail Parties: News of Australians Abroad: Holidays and Picnic Races. Wedding Invitations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 19

Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Doreen Hawes to Mr. Tom Windeyer, which will take place at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, on June 19, and will…

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Guests at Duke's Wedding. No London Official Included. London, May 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 10

A message from Tours states that the official list of the Duke of Windsor's wedding guests comprises the British Minister to Paris (Mr. Lloyd Thomas), Lady Selby, Sir Walter…

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Local Weddings. Beringer--clapham

The Propeller · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 3

At the Hurstville Methodist Church on Saturday afternoon, 15th instant, the wedding was celebrated of Thelma May, eldest daughter of Mr. and…

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Grown Official Defies Brit. Govt. Sir W. Monckton Will Attend Wedding of the Ex-king Stir in Government Circles London

The Labor Daily · Thursday 27 May 1937 · page 1

A SIR has been caused in Government circles by the announcement that Sir Walter Monckton, K.C., Attorney-General of the Duchy of Cornwall and personal friend and attorney of ex-King Edward, has accepted an invitation to attend the Royal wedding in defiance of the…

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Ball on Kitano Maru Celebrated Wedding Anniversary

The Sun · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 13

DRESSED us a Japanese woman, in national costume, with a striking wig of smooth black hair, Captain H. Alzawa led the Tokio Ondo dance on…

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To Buy Duke Wedding Gift

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 1

Among the many promises of contributions to the fund for a wedding gift for the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Wall is Warfield, which have been received by…

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Duke's Wedding. Rehearsal in French. Couple Joke with Mayor. London, May 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 12

The Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Warfield. states a message from Monts, near the Chateau de Cande, rehearsed their civil wedding ceremony to-day before the Mayor of Monts (Dr…

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Social and Personal. Country Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 11

The wedding of Miss Alison Sutter and Mr. Hubert Osborne, of Wongarang, Kootingal, which will take place at the Church of England. Tamworth, on Tuesday, will be attended…

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Wedding in London

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 11

MISS JEAN WARREN, who went to England at the end of last year, will be married on June 10 at St. Columba's Church of Scotland, in Pont-street,…

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Wedding at Burwood

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 11

MISS PHYLLIS BOOTH, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Booth, of Wychwood, Liverpool-road, Burwood, whose marriage with Mr. R. L…

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Wedding at Vaucluse

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 9

Wearing a gown of pearl satin and a billowy tulle veil, Miss Jean Sneden was married to Mr. Jock Sinclair at St. Michael's Church, Vaucluse, last night…

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Australian Wedding Gifts for Duke of Windsor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 3

MANY PROMISES of contributions to a fund for a wedding gift to the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Wallis Warfield have been received by Mrs. P. J. A. Budge, of Coogee. Yesterday Mrs. Budge met friends who are helping to arrange the gift. (l. to r.) Mesdames S. Wrist, E. Jockel, P. J. A. Budge, and A. Swan…

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Hospital Bed in Honor of Duke's Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 May 1937 · page 1

MORE than 20 women, who met at a city restaurant yesterday, resolved to endow a hospital bed in Sydney as a wedding present to the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Warfield. They decided to send the…

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Best Man at Wedding Is Ex-indian Army Officer

Truth · Sunday 30 May 1937 · page 17

MAJOR EDWARD DUDLEY METCALFE. M.V.O., M.C., Indian Army (retired), who is to be the best man at the wedding of H.R.H. Duke of Windsor,…

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Yesterday's Weddings

The Sun · Sunday 30 May 1937 · page 13

THE winners of Monday's State Lottery, Miss Gwendoline Joan (Muffctt) Anderson and Mr. Keith Campbell, surprised their friends…

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Recent Weddings

The Sun · Sunday 30 May 1937 · page 6

EARLY winter hyacinths formed the bridal bouquet carried by Miss Margaret Peacock on Wednesday night, with her tailored…

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King Fixes Rank of Mrs. Warfield No Wedding Ring to Be Used in Marriage Ceremony London

The Sun · Sunday 30 May 1937 · page 1

As the wife of the most recently created duke, Mrs. Wallis Warfield, when she becomes the Duchess of Windsor, will rank in precedure after the Duchess of Westminster…

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Happy the Brides in June Weddings That Are Ahead

The Sun · Monday 31 May 1937 · page 14

ALTHOUGH not as many brides as one might expect are stampeded from marrying by the old adage,…

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