Moira HOWARD-SMITH [8016]

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HALFPENNY Moira Jill Funeral notice 01MAR2012 Death 80 Gold Coast Bulletin 03MAR2012

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate (NSW) Wednesday 19 September 1951
NYNGAN NOTES
A shower tea was tendered Moira Howard-Smith in honor of her approaching marriage to Mr. Alan Halfpenny. The wedding will take place on Tuesday next.

Truth (Sydney) Saturday 23 September 1951
NOTICED the attractive Howard-Smith sisters, Moira & Judith, in town recently from their home 'Garrawilla,' Nyngan. Moira's wedding takes place on Tuesday. The lucky man is Alan Halfpenny of 'Rocky Glen,' Cobar.

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate Tuesday 2 October 1951
WEDDINGS
HALFPENNY-HOWARD-SMITH
Friends of the bride decorated the Nyngan Church of England with irises, lillies and gladioli for the marriage of Moira, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Howard-Smith of "Garrawilla," Nyngan, to Mr. Alan Halfpenny, of "Rocky Glen" Station, Cobar. Rev. Brother Philip Crawford performed the ceremony at 5 p.m. on September 25. Entering the church with her father, the bride wore a gown of white tulle mounted on satin. The lace Peter Pan collar off-set the round yoke trimmed with lace and seed pearls, and the full skirt fell into a train. The three-tiered cut tulle veil was held by a juliet cap of satin trimmed with lace and pearls, and the bride carried a bouquet of white tulips, orchids and gladioli. Bridesmaids, Misses Judith Howard-Smith, Betty and Joan Phillips were frocked alike in turquoise georgette over satin with georgette stoles. Cowl collars at the back of the bodices were finished with carnations. They wore matching juliet caps and carried bouquets of pink carnations and English blue bells. Attending the groom were Messrs. Tom Halfpenny, Warwick Howard-Smith and Colin Tupper. At the Town Hall, 170 guests were received by Mrs. Howard Smith, who wore a black frock touched with ice-blue, black accessories and a spray of pink orchids.

Western Herald (Burke, NSW) Friday 5 October 1951
Wedding Bells
HALFPENNY -- HOWARD SMITH
St. Mark's Church, Nyngan, was the scene of a charming wedding on Tuesday, September 25th, when Moira, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Reg. Howard Smith, of "Garrawilla," Nyngan, became the bride of Alan, son of Mrs. A. M. Half-penny, and the late Mr. Halfpenny, of "Rocky Glen," Cobar. Rev. Brother Philip officiated at the ceremony which was attended by a large number of relatives and friends, including many from Sydney, Cobar and other centres. Before the ceremony, Mr. P. Beckenham gave an organ recital and accompanied Mrs. Bruce Douglas who beautifully rendered two hymns. As the bride entered the church on the arm of her father and accompanied by her maids -- Miss Judith Howard Smith her elder sister, and Misses Betty and Joan Phillips -- the congregation looked with admiration on the charming bride and her attendants in their exquisite array. The bride's gown was of white tulle, with a cream parchment satin foundation. The yoke, with a Peter Pan collar and waistband were of lace ornamented with seed pearls, the bouffant skirt unfolding to a cascade and train, caught by a large satin bow and orange blossom. Her tulle veil was held in place by a satin and lace juliette cap, decorated with seed pearls in keeping with the ensemble. Her shower bouquet was of gladioli, orchids and freesia. A complete contrast were the bridesmaids' frocks, of turquoise blue, the bodices being of satin, with French tulle skirts and stoles, the latter being held in place by pink carnations. Juliette caps, with bouquets of pink carnations and English bluebells completed the charming picture.
Mrs. Howard-Smith was most attractively attired in a black crepe frock, with ice blue bodice covered by black lace. She wore a black picture hat, black accessories and a spray of orchids. The bridegroom's mother was tastefully attired in a pearl grey suit, with nigger brown accessories and wearing a spray of orchids to match her hat. Best man was Mr. Tom Halfpenny, brother of the groom, assisted by Mr. Colin Tucker, of Cobar, and Mr. Warwick Howard Smith, brother of the bride. Mr. Fred Dowling and Mr. Fred Phillips, assisted by Master Wayne Howard Smith, ably carried out the duties of ushers. Following the ceremony, about 170 guests gathered in the Town Hall. After viewing the magnificent array of gifts, the assemblage adjourned to the Supper Room for the wedding banquet. -- Nyngan "Observer"

  Research Notes:

HALFPENNY Moira Jill Funeral notice 01MAR2012 Death 80 Gold Coast Bulletin 03MAR2012

Moira married Living