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Weddings, 1947

1,467 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 74

Waverley Widow's Wedding Presents

The Sun · Wednesday 30 July 1947 · page 3

Wedding presents were spread out today in the lounge room of the richly-furnished home of Mrs. Rosetta Norman, an elderly widow, who is to marry a 32-year-old interior decorator tomorrow…

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50 Yards Of Tulle In Wedding Dress

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 July 1947 · page 14

Wedding fashions shown yesterday at a mannequin parade at Prince's included a beautiful tulle and lace bridal gown in which 50 yards of material…

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Wedding Bells COOPER—HAY

Nepean Times · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 3

In All Saints' Church, Woollahra, on July 19, Miss Betty Dalrymple Hay, youngest daughter of Mr. H. S. Dalrymple Hay, formerly of Penrith, and…

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Weddings of Town and Country Interest

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 16

ST. Brigid's Church, Marrickville, was the scene of a picturesque marriage when before Nuptial Mass celebrated by the…

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Fourtieth Wedding Anniversary

The Propeller · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 8

In order to celebrate the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. E. Stibbs, of Bexley, relatives and friends held a social function in the Band…

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Wedding at Hurstville. Walker--cowie

The Propeller · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 3

At the St. George's Church of England. Hurstville. the marriage recently took place of Mrs. Ada Cowie. widow of the late Mr. William Cowie…

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Elizabeth's Marriage . . . a Tonic for Tired England Daily Telegraph Midweek Magazine "Let's give them a wedding to remember !"

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 13

TWO weeks ago we asked you to write and tell us what sort of a wedding you think Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten should…

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Wedding Bells Simmons—donovan

The Leader · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 3

A pretty little wedding was solemnised at Cabramatta Memorial Church on Saturday last when Dorothy Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Donovan was…

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Wedding Bells. Berry-hancock

The Biz · Thursday 31 July 1947 · page 2

On the evening of June 19th, a very charming weeding was solemnised in the S.D.A. Church, Charles St., Parramatta. when Miss Margaret Hancook, of…

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Wedding Bells

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 14

ST. PAUL'S Presbyterian Church. Lismore, was chosen by Miss Majorie McDonald for her recent marriage to Mr, James MacGrcgor. The…

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Married Yesterday 'Gate-Crashers' Asked To Leave Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 5

The master of ceremonies asked uninvited guests to leave the wedding reception yesterday of a 32- year-old interior decorator. The groom was Mr. Thomas…

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50-50 Aust. Rice For Wedding Letterettes In Fifty Words Princess

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 August 1947 · page 17

Australian rice, not confetti, should be thrown at Princess Elizabeth's wedding. Australia should send over a few bags…

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Royal Wedding On November 20

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 August 1947 · page 2

LONDON, Friday (A.A.P.).--Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mount-batten will be married in Westminster Abbey on November 20…

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Wedding Was Lavish Affair

Truth · Sunday 3 August 1947 · page 36

Clad in a midnight blue gown with feather flowered hat to match, elderly Mrs. Rosetta Norman, wealthy Waverley widow, married Thomas Tait (32), interior decorator, on Thursday night…

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Royal Wedding Souvenir London

The Sun · Sunday 3 August 1947 · page 2

A souvenir programme of the wedding of Princess Elizabeth will be issued by King George's Jubilee Trust…

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women's interests Navy parties . . . weddings . . . ballet . . . new plays

The Sun · Sunday 3 August 1947 · page 14

A GAY week in both city and country has slipped by--studded with Royal Navy parties, bright weddings, and the homing and out-going flow to and from the overseas ships. The Fleet's still with us, and everyone's doing their, best to make their stay a happy…

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Wedding dress fitting for Royal bride after holiday

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 3 August 1947 · page 46

LONDON, Sat. -- Preliminary arrangements for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten will be made before the end of next week, when the Royal Family will set off for their annual holiday at Balmoral…

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GERMANY No friends came to her wedding Today's London Office

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 3 August 1947 · page 28

Ex-WAAF Eileen Button, a 27 - year - old honey - blonde, chose to be a hausfrau. Though none of her English or…

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Air Trips To See Royal Wedding

The Sun · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 3

Inter-continentai Air Services will fly two aircraft with accommodation for 25 passengers from Sydney to London and back for the…

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Crisis Hits Wedding Of Princess

The Sun · Tuesday 5 August 1947 · page 2

LONDON, Tuesday.--An austerity wedding for Princess Elizabeth and Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on…

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