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Weddings, 1947

1,467 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 74

The Wedding Cake

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 16 November 1947 · page 56

FINISHING touches to Princess Elizabeth's four-tiered wedding cake being made by a confectioner in London yesterday…

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Women's News Bridesmaid at Royal Wedding

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 7

MISS PAMELA MOUNTBATTEN, who will be one of the bridesmaids at the wedding of Princess Elizabeth…

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Wedding Music Featured In City Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 5

Eugene Goossen's popular orchestral programme at the Town Hall on Saturday night was rather a medley like the bride's wedding…

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[?]He Has Secret of Wedding Gown

The Sun · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 1

Sir Anthony Lindsay-Hogg, Bt., is in Sydney with the secret of Princess Elizabeth's wedding gown, but he won't breathe a word. "The Princess wants her…

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Sidelights on Royal Wedding Many Watch Full-Dress Rehearsal Of Procession To Abbey

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Sunday.--In early-morning sunshine today, thousands of Londoners watched a full-dress rehearsal of the Royal wedding procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey and back. Seven officers and 120 men of…

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Royal Wedding Music Played

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 10

Eugene Goossens presented to a Town Hall audience on Saturday night two pieces of music which will figure in Princess…

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You'd think it was their own daughter's wedding Elizabeth's Marriage Warms the Hearts of the Underfed Britons There is glamor as well as patriotism, for the Royal bride is an outstanding girl in her own right

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 8

LONDON, Sunday.--The people of England, cold, miserable, disillusioned, and underfed,…

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Big Wedding Thrill for Contest "Queen"

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Monday. -- Brown-eyed, raven-haired Mrs. Rita Benham (22), who is "Queen for a day," stepped from a plane yesterday after a flight from America and said, "I'm thrilled to death"…

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Holiday Tipped for Royal Wedding Day

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 4

STATE CABINET is expected today to announce a holiday for schoolchildren on Thursday --Princess Elizabeth's…

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Ostrich Feathers For Australians At Wedding

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Monday. -- Some of the Australian women going to the Royal Wedding will wear hats trimmed with ostrich feathers. THEY will be in the height of…

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Holiday Tipped for Royal Wedding Day

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 4

STATE CABINET is expected today to announce a holiday for schoolchildren on Thursday-- Princess Elizabeth's…

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Lisbon Weddings

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 5

LISBON.-- Last year 62,460 marriages took place in Portugal, including 645 men and 339 women who had been…

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Wedding Music Highlight for Concert

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 5

Eugene Goossens included in a popular symphony concert at the Town Hall on Saturday night Parry's…

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Princess Revisits Childhood Scenes Wedding Gifts Viewed Busy Time for Royal Family

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 5

LONDON, Monday. -- Princess Elizabeth's last weekend before her marriage next Thursday was divided between Windsor Castle and…

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Ostrich Feathers For Australians At Wedding

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 7

LONDON, Monday. -- Some of the Australian women going to the Royal Wedding will wear hats trimmed with ostrich feathers. THEY will be in the height of…

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Big Wedding Thrill for Contest "Queen"

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 1

LONDON, Monday. -- Brown- eyed, raven- haired Mrs. Rita Benham (22), who is "Queen for a day," stepped from a plane yesterday after a flight from America and said, "I'm thrilled to death"…

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Big Wedding Thrill for Contest "Queen"

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 3

LONDON, Monday. -- Brown-eyed, raven-haired Mrs. Rita Benham (22), who is Queen for a day," stepped from a plane yesterday after a flight from America and said, "I'm thrilled to death"…

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Holiday Tipped for Royal Wedding Day

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 4

STATE CABINET is expected today to announce a holiday for schoolchildren on Thursday --Princess Elizabeth's…

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In U.K. For Wedding

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 14

CROWN PRINCE GUSTAV and Princess Louise of Sweden, photographed on their arrival at Tilbury…

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Lisbon Weddings

Daily Mirror · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 18

LISBON.--Last year 62,460 marriages took place in Portugal, including 645 men and 339 women who had been…

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