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Weddings, 1938

1,470 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 74

Wedding at St. Mary's

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

THESE GIRLS LOOKED like attendant fairies when the wind caught their dresses on the steps of St. Mary's Cathedral yesterday. Miss Jean Brown and Miss Peggy Clark, bridesmaids at the wedding of Miss Clarisse Hunter and Flying-Officer Thomas Scully-Power, arriving at the Cathedral…

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Wedding Bells Fleming—lilly

The Biz · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 7

A pretty wedding was solemnised at St. John's Church, Parramatta, on Saturday, April 16, when Evelyn Mabel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. G. Lilly,…

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Wedding Bells Hoddinett—sharpe

The Biz · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 3

At Holy Trinity Church, Concord West, on April 23, Grace Adeline, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hoddinett, of Concord West, was married to Mr…

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Recent Weddings

The Land · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 20

Cremorne: Lois, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. V. Kable, of Bathurst, and John, only son of Mrs. H. E. Warren, also of Bathurst…

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Embossed Bridal Gown. Wedding Bouquet Fashions. Lily of the Valley and Orchids

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 4

Four small children attended Miss Ella Hilda Coote, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Coote, of Bellevue Hill, for her marriage last night to Mr. Jasper Ernest Owen Lloyd, of Vaucluse, which was celebrated at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point…

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Zog Arranges Free Weddings London

The Sun · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 5

In celebration of King Zog's wedding to Countess Geraldine Apponi, the expenses of 100 weddings in Albania, held on the same day, were…

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Wedding. Alexander—neal

The St George Call · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 1

At St. Patrick's Church, Kogarah, on Easter Saturday, a most picturesque wedding: was held, when Mr. Robert Francis (Bob) Alexander, elder son of…

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The Week in Melbourne. Interesting Weddings. From Our Special Correspondent. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 April 1938 · page 19

The topic of conversation this week has been the wedding of Miss Rosemary Downes, elder daughter of Major-General and Mrs. R. M. Downes,…

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Melbourne Society Busy With Picnic Races And Polo Highlights Of Week's Wedding: Country Hospitality: Those Blue Hair Dyes MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 1 May 1938 · page 8

COLD weather having descended on us suddenly, Melbourne has become a much brighter city by day and by night. By day, the new winter colors make the women look twice as smart, and at night the dances and lectures and other…

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Yesterday's Weddings Crystal Studded Gown

The Sun · Sunday 1 May 1938 · page 9

A LOVELY gown of crystal studded tulle, over an under-dress of net over satin, and trimmed at the neckline with a sprig of orange blossom…

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Lace Bridal Gown. Weddings on Saturday. Tulle Lace and Satin Frocks

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 6

More than 200 guests. attended the wedding reception held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Crago, of Burwood, after the wedding of their second…

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Nineteen Missing in Plane Zog's Wedding Guests Aboard Rome

The Labor Daily · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 1

CARRYING 19 passengers, an Italian airliner bound from Tirana (Albania) to Rome is missing. It is believed to have…

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Wedding At Lithgow

The Labor Daily · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 9

THE marriage of Lilian, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Barker, of Lithgow, to Edward, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Gaymer, took place at…

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"Orchids From Joe" Prime Minister Remembers His Wedding Anniversary

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 2 May 1938 · page 3

WHAT a stir there was in Hobart twenty-three years ago, when the Tasmanian Minister for…

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Lighted Candles in Bouquets. Weddings Yesterday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 4

Diamente completely covered the bodice of the white slipper satin wedding gown worn by Miss Joy Logan at her wedding to Mr. Brian McDowell, at…

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After Their Wedding Last Night

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 4

MR. and MRS. BRIAN McDOWELL leaning St. Philip's Church, Church Hill, last night after their wedding. The bride was formerly Miss Joy Logan…

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After Wedding--Tragedy LONDON

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 5

It is now revealed that the Albanian Minister in Rome and 18 others were killed when a Tirana-Rome airliner crashed in flames on…

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Wedding Veil Bought Ninety-three Years Ago In Sydney

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 12

HER great-grandmother's Brussels lace veil, which was purchased in Sydney ninety-three years ago, was worn by Miss Estelle Corden at her marriage at "Shore" Chapel last night to Mr. Frank Cooper…

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Forty Relatives at Golden Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 3 May 1938 · page 7

Forty relatives attended the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cocks, of Wicks Avenue, Marrickville, yesterday. The function was held at the home of…

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White & Gold Scheme Watson's Bay Wedding

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 4 May 1938 · page 9

A RECEPTION at the Watson's Bay hotel followed the marriage at St. Peter's Church. Watson's Bay, of Miss Norma Martin, second daughter…

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