Advertisement,
"The Age" 25 October 1901 "Marriages
celebrated by ordained clergymen, with due solemnity, in strictest
privacy, at Holt's Matrimonial Agency, 448 Queen Street, Melbourne,
opposite the old cemetery, or elsewhere, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily,
Saturdays included. (No notice required).
Fee
ten shillings and sixpence; or marriage, with guaranteed gold wedding
ring and necessary witnesses provided, £1 one shilling P.S. - No other
charges whatsoever. All sizes, more costly wedding rings kept in
stock if required."
Advertisement (same day) "Ladies,
gentlemen, every station in life, contemplating matrimony, immediately
consult proprietors of Holt's New Matrimonial Chambers, 448 Queen
Street Melbourne, opposite the Old Cemetery, specially erected by the
proprietors for introductions, costing £4,000. (Established 1886).
Introductions
privately arranged between elligible partners, either sex, with view to
matrimony. Only letter containing stamp for reply answered.
All communications treated confidentially, and managed solely by the
proprietors, thereby ensuring strictest privacy. Holt's
"Matrimonial Gazette" containing particulars of a number of our
available clients, modus operandi, etc., forwarded to any address, in
plain envelope, upon receipt of a twopenny stamp."
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