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Newspaper
Numurkah Leader
Location
Numurkah, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1947
Page
4
Two weddings feature Mary Danson and Allan Miller at Numurkah and Nathalia. Elizabeth Leobel weds Cyril McKeown in Numurkah with family attendance, decor by L H Barker, and a New Zealand honeymoon planned. Mary Danson marries Allan Miller at Wates Church, with ornate satin gown, orange blossom coronet, and reception in Nathalia Public Hall before departing for Newbury.
Miss Mary Jean Martin daughter of H. and Mrs Martin of Wania married Leo Gavin youngest son of J. and Mrs Jamieson at St Manies Church on March 1. The bride wore a heavy white crepe gown with lace yoke and V formations, a long white silk veil with a cream kid glove halo, accompanied by two sisters in pale blue taffeta gowns. Best wishes came from friends and the couple’s families as the ceremony concluded.
A fragmentary wedding description notes a blue crepe frock with white accessories and a pale blue silk traveling dress for the bride. The event featured artificial flowers, a blue shoulder spray, and gifts from the groom including a black handbag. The groom associated with the party is Mr Arthur Bers, once a chairman, with references to Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Marie Waters and Lindsay Sutton wed at Numurkah Methodist Church with Rev C G Muller officiating. The bride wore white satin with a long train and orange blossom coronet. groom Lindsay wore a decorative outfit. Guests included Frances Smith as bridesmaid and James Coghill as groomsman. couple to reside at Ulupna West after a Bright honeymoon.
Mrs Anne Campbell of Hankin's Buildings becomes exclusive distributor for Cyclax in Numurkah. The feature promotes skin care over makeup, with home routines using soap and water, Special Lotion, tissue cream and astringent milk. Cyclax makeup shades are outlined for brunettes blondes titian and grey haired users.
A transport official states willingness to accept loading to and from Melbourne for regular services. Contact via phone 1470.
A large crowd from Numurkah and nearby districts witnessed the presentation of eleven debutantes to Mrs E H Eldridge and other officials. Dressed in white net and lace, the debutantes appeared with flower girls Marcia Kaltswon and Ann Garruimer. Names include Margery Pond Shirley Hammon Betty McNamara Gweneth Firman Judith Cumming Shirley Charter Elspeth Heard and others.
Clienta seeks to buy puppies from kennels and is told to book in advance. Deposit is paid and puppies cannot be helped without prior arrangement.
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