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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1938

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Melbourne Letter Revival Of The Afternoon Tea Party Popular Nautical Note In Decorations At Wedding MELBOURNE

The Sun · Sunday 14 August 1938 · page 5

'MOST everybody who entertained, their friends this week invited them to a tea party. The idea seems to be catching on, and quite a few folk say that it is easier and jollier for women than either lunches or late afternoon…

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The GIRLS of CLIFFDALE The Wedding

The Sun · Sunday 14 August 1938 · page 2

MARGARET WILKINS sighed. "We've come to the end of the story," she said, opening a pile of manuscript. "I'm so glad you've…

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Sportsman's Diamond Wedding

The Sun · Sunday 14 August 1938 · page 3

The Earl and Countess of Lonsdale, who recently celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary at their home in Rutland, the Stud House. Oak ham. Lord Lonsdale, famous 18-years-old sportsman, is one of the best known figures in England…

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Two Weddings And A Hair Set

The Sun · Sunday 14 August 1938 · page 1

It was to have been a secret ... but the cat started mewing in the bag . . . and now it's out. The original plans were for Myreen Say well to play…

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On Her Wedding Day

The Sun · Sunday 14 August 1938 · page 3

The bride is the cynosure of all eyes and she must look her best . . . Whet more charming than Chanel's…

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Road Accidents. Wedding Party in Collision. Car Strikes Tram Standard. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 13

A motor car containing the best man and two bridesmaids who were returning from a wedding, came into collision last night with another cat which…

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Pre-Wedding Parties

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 August 1938 · page 10

IN honor of the approaching marriage of Miss Lorraine McGrath to Mr. Charles O'Neall, which will take place at St. Brigid's, Marrickville, on August…

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First Wedding Anniversary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 August 1938 · page 16

A huge bowl of deep red roses and a cake with one [?] were used to decorate the table at Romanto's recently, when Mr. and Mrs. Leo…

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Wedding Bells MORPHETT-RANDALL

Nepean Times · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 1

Stocks and roses, tied with white ribbon bows, decorated the Methodist Church, Penrith, for the marriage, on Saturday, 6th inst., of Miss Hilda…

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Wedding at Waverley

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 36

The wedding of Miss Ervene Byrne, second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Byrne, of Waverley, to Mr. Ronald Inson Ray, eldest son of Mrs. R. Ray and the…

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Weddings

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 15

A VERY pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Stephen's Church, Peak Hill, when Ethel eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Stanford, of Peak Hill, was…

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Wedding in Cruiser. Validity Questioned. Happy Solution Found. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 12

The Federal Attorney-General's Department has written "happy ending" to a matrimonial comedy that happened recently…

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Local Weddings. Aitken--sorensen

The Propeller · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 3

Clusters of white flowers decorated the kogarah Presbyterian Church on Saturday afternoon, July 23, for the marriage between Joan Florence…

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Naval Man's Wedding Stir MELBOURNE

The Labor Daily · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 1

THE marriage of a 17-years-old girl to a naval rating during the recent manoeuvres of the Fleet at Jervis Bay nearly ended in trouble, because of an error by the officiating…

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Silver Wedding Macquarie Fields Couple

Liverpool News · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 2

A party, to celebrate the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Edland, of Pritchard Road, Macquarie Fields, was arranged on Saturday evening, August…

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Pre-Wedding Gift Teas

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 12

IN honor of her cousin, Miss Sheila Barker, who will be married to Mr. John Newton at St. James' Church on Monday, Miss Judith Barker gave a…

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Mantillas of Sweet Peas. Weddings Yesterday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 19

UNIVERSAL mantillas of stiff white net and sweet peas were worn by the three attendants at the wedding last night of Miss Hilda Morgan, daughter…

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Taubers See Wedding Film

The Sun · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tauber visited the Cameo theatre yesterday afternoon where they saw "The Mysterious Mr. Moto," with Peter Lorre…

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Women's News "Gay Dogs'" Mannequin Parade: Wedding At St. Mark's Newest Fashions for Men

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 August 1938 · page 9

AT least 50 per cent. of the spectators at the "Gay Dogs' Spring Harmony" -- fashion parade for men -- at…

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Yesterday's Weddings Cascade Of Arum Lilies

The Sun · Sunday 21 August 1938 · page 12

PEACH blossom brought from Schofield House, Point Piper, was used to decorate St. Anne's Church, Strathfield, for the marriage yesterday of…

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