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Weddings, 1937

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Stop Press Drowned in Wedding Dress

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday. -- Attired in her wedding dress, the body af Elena Jakabauskaiti has been found in the sea two miles off the coast of Devon…

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Wedding at St. Mary's

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 August 1937 · page 9

MR. AND MRS. GEORGE RUSSELL BURTON leaving St. Mary's Cathedral after their wedding yesterday afternoon. The bride was formerly Miss Catherine Dewar…

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For Women Quiet Wedding. Miss M. Manchee Married. Morning Ceremony

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 4

A small luncheon party at the Queen's Club took the place of a reception after the marriage of Miss Marjorie Manchee and Mr. Ross Arnott,…

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Melbourne Wedding. 'Pie Crust" Frill on Bridal Gown. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 4

Wearing a charming frock of parchment faille, with a quaint "pie crust" frill about the high neckline, and cuffs, Miss Sheila Mitchell Bellair looked most…

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Two Wedding Rings for Bride

The Sun · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 11

EVERY guest at the wedding reception of Miss Una Newbigin and Mr. Arthur Kennedy, at the Hotel Australia this evening, has…

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Pre-wedding Tea

The Labor Daily · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 15

MISS HAZEL CRAWFORD, of Herbert Street, Rockdale, who has resigned from the Australian Gas Light Company in view of her…

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Melbourne Weddings MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 12

MISS SHEILA BELLAIR, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bellair, of Yaamba, Riddell's Creek, Victoria, and Mr…

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The Life of Sydney Here For Wedding: Melbourne Visitors: Yesterday's Parties: A Mixed Audience

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 13

MRS. DOUGLAS COOKSON, of Inv[?] with her baby Elizabeth. and Mrs. Rex Futter, of Bowral with her little daughter…

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M.H.R. Gives Salary to Diggers Wants To Unpack His Wedding Presents

Smith's Weekly · Saturday 14 August 1937 · page 8

ALTHOUGH he was married nearly a quarter of a century ago, Sir Donald Cameron, M.H.R. for the Queensland division of Lilley, has not yet unpacked the x wedding presents!…

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Pre-wedding Party

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 August 1937 · page 9

Mrs. Tom Brockhoff arranged lovely decorations for the cocktail party held at her Bellevue Hill home yesterday in honor of Miss Joan Dale and Mr. Con…

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Weddings

The Sun · Sunday 15 August 1937 · page 35

Mr. Richard Hickson, Gospel Preacher of the Church of the Plymouth Brethren, officiated at the…

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For Women Weddings on Saturday. Varied Ensembles. Melbourne Ceremonies

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 5

A number of weddings were celebrated in Sydney on Saturday, and in Melbourne there were two of interest to Sydney. Miss Elizabeth Corbin, of…

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Beautiful Wedding Frocks Of Lace And Satin Ceremonies In City & Suburbs

The Labor Daily · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 9

A GOWN of cob-web lace, mounted on white satin, was chosen by Miss Eva Thornton, youngest daughter of the late Mr. R. Thornton, and…

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Newtown Wedding

The Labor Daily · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 9

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dibley leaving St. Stephen's Church, Newtown, after their marriage on Saturday afternoon. The bride was formerly Miss Eva Thornton. From left to right: Mr. Arthur Thornton, the bridegroom and bride, and Mr. Bob Thornton, former middleweight…

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Wore Her Mother's Satin Wedding Gown MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 10

WHEN Miss Betty Corbin, well known as a racing motorist, was married on Saturday afternoon to Mr. John Vincent Laidley Willis, she wore her mother's wedding gown, veil, and wreath of orange blossom…

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Wedding At Burwood

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 10

St. Paul's Church, Burwood, was charmingly decorated with tall standards spilling a profusion of peach blossom and flowers in pink white, and gold…

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News of the Week in Melbourne Receptions, Dances, and a Wedding. (From Our Special Representative.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 11

THE most interesting social event of the past week was the reception which Sir David and Lady Rivett held at the Lyceum Club in honour of Mr. H. E. Wimperis,…

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At St. John's. Wedding Yesterday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 5

White satin georgette was chosen by Miss Lesley Hayes-Williams for her wedding gown when she was married at St. John's Church, Dirlinghurst, last night, to Mr. John Robert…

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At Joy Howarth's Wedding 'Required Questions Were Not Put' Los Angeles

The Sun · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 5

George Brent's secretary and his former valet were witnesses to-day in the proceedings which the film star is taking for annulment of his…

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Wedding Notes

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 21

Two of last week's brides wore the wedding gowns that had been worn by their mothers. One was Mrs. Leslie Vincent and the other was Mrs. John…

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