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Sydney · Weddings

Weddings, 1947

1,467 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 74

Stir Over Wedding Duchess Ignored Story of Insult to King

Daily Mirror · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 6

LONDON, Monday. -- The Daily Mirror learns from the highest circles that there is no intention of persuading the…

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Police Break Up Wedding Dance

Daily Mirror · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 3

PEIPING, Monday.--Armed Chinese police last night broke up dancing at the wedding of a Chinese general, fresh from the battle front. HALF the guests were British, Americans and French of diplomatic…

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Stir Over Wedding Duchess Ignored Story of Insult to King

Daily Mirror · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 6

LONDON, Monday. -- The Daily Mirror learns from the highest circles that there is no intention of persuading the…

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Wedding Cake Offer Declined

Daily Mirror · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 12

LONDON, Monday. -- Princess Elizabeth has declined an offer by a Dublin company to prepare her a wedding cake…

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Stir Over Wedding Duchess Ignored Story of Insult to King

Daily Mirror · Monday 29 September 1947 · page 6

LONDON, Monday. -- The Daily Mirror learns from the highest circles that there is no intention of persuading the…

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Riot, Shots at Wedding After Demand for Soup

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 September 1947 · page 3

NEW YORK, Monday.--A wedding breakfast in Chicago yesterday developed into a riot because some of the guests wanted more soup. The bridegroom's brother,…

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Silver Wedding

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 October 1947 · page 6

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cover, of Blaxland Street Eastwood, entertained thirty-five guests at Court-lands last week to celebrate their…

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Silver Wedding

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 1 October 1947 · page 9

Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Trueman celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at a party held at their home in Ewart Street, Wentworthville, last…

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No Feast At Royal Wedding

The Sun · Wednesday 1 October 1947 · page 8

LONDON, Wednesday.-- Not only will Princess Elizabeth and Philip have an austerity wedding, their…

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Country Guests At Wedding At St. Mark's

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 1 October 1947 · page 9

A number of country guests, incuding many polo enthusiasts, attended the marriage of well-known polo player, Mr. James…

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Weddings of TOwn and Country Interest

Catholic Weekly · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 18

THE marriage took place recently at SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, Goulburn, of Marie Terese, eldest daughter of Mr. and…

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Austerity Of Royal Wedding From Elene Foster, Our Special Correspondent

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 12

LONDON, Oct. l.—One by one, we are told of cuts in the arrangements for the Royal wedding, no court dress for the men— lounge suits or morning costumes only-and street costumes for the women guests. Now we learn that instead of the Royal coach,…

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Royal Wedding 'Family Affair'

The Sun · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Thursday.--The Duke of Windsor, on his way from Dover to Lord Dudley's estate, in Surrey,…

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Life of Sydney Royal Wedding Gift.. . Race Week Parties.. . Off To Texas

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 15

THE amateur sporting women of New South Wales will send a pair of horse-riding crops made of plaited kangaroo skin as wedding gifts to Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Philip Residue of the money…

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In Australia For Wedding

Daily Mirror · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 2

MRS. ELLEN COBURN (right), who arrived in Sydney today by flying boat from England to attend the wedding of her son, Major Donald Coburn (centre) with Miss Marjorie Northcott, eldest daughter of the N.S.W. Governor (Lt.-Gen. Northcott) at St…

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In Australia For Wedding

Daily Mirror · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 2

MRS. ELLEN COBURN (right), who arrived in Sydney today by flying boat from England to attend the wedding of her son, Major Donald Coburn (centre) with Miss Marjorie Northcott, eldest daughter of the N.S.W. Governor (Lt.-Gen. Northcott) at St…

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Wedding Bells. Dalloway—stewaet

The Biz · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 8

St. Phillips' Church of England, A[?]urn, was the scene of a charming wedding last saturday afternoon, [?] Jean Eilen, only caughter of Mr. and…

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Wedding Bells Cronin—joey

The Biz · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 9

A very pretty wedding was solemnised when Father Harrington Joined in holy matrimony Norma, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cronin, of Landon Street,…

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Silver Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Knight

The Biz · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 7

A very happy gathering of friends and relatives met at the residence of Mrs. Smith, Longfield Street. Cabramatta, to celebrate the silver wedding of Mr. and…

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34th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. G. SIDDALL

The Biz · Thursday 2 October 1947 · page 8

Mr. and Mrs. G. Siddall, well-known and respected couple, of Bossley Park. Fairfield, celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary on Saturday night,…

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