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Canberra wedding pages show many lace gowns and roses
A collage of wedding notices from Canberra featuring Lorrai Ann Ross daughter of Kin and Briddon families, Lett Lovering and G A Lovering of Ainslie, and Hyde Cotrell of Kingst. Brides wear gowns of lace, satin, and guipure with veils and floral bouquets. Attendants sport gold lame and apricot organza. Other couples include Thelma Elizabeth Paton of Queanbeyan and Barbara Wardell of Reid, with ensemble bridesmaids and best men. Several prominent guests from Canberra society attended, including British officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Clinton Ross
Lorrai Ann
F Worthington
Kin
Ross
Briddon
Ht. Hunter
Belinda Fingleton
Lyn Crapp
Mes
Kan Lyte Cottrell
All Saints’ Church
Lett Lovering
G. A. Lovering
Ainslie
HL. Cottrell
Helen Kabou
Helen Hennah
Cecil Martin John Cottrell
Canberra Repertory Society
St. Paul's
Elizabeth Webb
Yarralumit
London
Luke's Church
Deaki
Peter Ru
Berri Nifigiate
Assisho
Austen
Arnold
Charlotte Arnold
Arthur Bocking
Sydney
Oliver
Home
Marlene Paton
Carmen Manwaring
Doyle
Brian
Kevin Paton
Big
Mrs. Byrne
St. Christophers Co- Cathedral
Barbara
F. Wardell
Reid
J.T. Byrne
Byne
Ste M
Greta Helmer
Barry Browning