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Oral history of Victor Retford
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Collection SummaryThis interview with Victor Retford of Allan Avenue, Ryde took place on 17 March 1998. It is one of over 160 interviews conducted 1997-1999 to form Recording Ryde's Oral History Collection
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DescriptionVictor Retford has lived with his wife Janet in Allan Avenue since 1941. In this interview he talks of his working life as a builder and field assistant with the Commonwealth Prickly Pear Board. He also tells of his 60-year involvement with the Masonic movement and the part it has played in their lives
This interview is complementary to that of Victor's wife, Janet Retford
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SubjectsRecording Ryde's Oral History CollectionVictor Charles Retford, b.1911--InterviewsRuth JonesRyde Masonic Temple (Ryde, NSW)Freemasons. Lodge Ryde, no. 134 (Ryde, NSW)--HistoryDancing--New South Wales--Ryde RegionAllan Avenue (Ryde, NSW)Linton Avenue (West Ryde, NSW)Ryde (NSW)--Social life and customs--AnecdotesRyde (NSW)--HistoryCollectionR
Victor Charles Retford, b.1911--InterviewsRuth JonesRyde Masonic Temple (Ryde, NSW)Freemasons. Lodge Ryde, no. 134 (Ryde, NSW)--HistoryDancing--New South Wales--Ryde RegionAllan Avenue (Ryde, NSW)Linton Avenue (West Ryde, NSW)Ryde (NSW)--Social life and customs--AnecdotesRyde (NSW)--HistoryCollectionROral history of Victor Retford. Ryde History Hub, accessed 12/02/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/6197