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Oral history of Joseph (Joe) Ekerick
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Collection SummaryThis interview with Joe Ekerick of Balaclava Road, Marsfield, took place on 4 August 1997. It is one of over 160 interviews conducted 1997-1999 to form Recording Ryde's Oral History Collection
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DescriptionGrowing up on a market garden in Cressy Road, North Ryde, Joseph Ekerick shares his childhood memories of the area, the 1919 flu epidemic and the end of World War I. He also recalls his first work experiences, life during the Depression and time during World War II.
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SubjectsJoseph (Joe) Ekerick, 1911---InterviewsJoseph (Joe) Ekerick, 1911-Australian Labor Party. Eastwood branchHibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society. Ryde BranchHoly Cross College (Ryde, NSW)Horticulture--New South Wales--Ryde RegionButchers--New South Wales--Ryde RegionOrchards--New South Wales--Ryde RegionDepressions--1929--Australia--Social conditions--Personal narrativesCatholics--New South Wales--Ryde RegionWorld War, 1939-1945--New South Wales--Ryde RegionRyde (NSW)--HistoryRyde (NSW)--Social life and customs--AnecdotesMarket gardening--New South Wales--Ryde RegionRecording Ryde's Oral History CollectionCollectionE-F
Joseph (Joe) Ekerick, 1911-Australian Labor Party. Eastwood branchHibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society. Ryde BranchHoly Cross College (Ryde, NSW)Horticulture--New South Wales--Ryde RegionButchers--New South Wales--Ryde RegionOrchards--New South Wales--Ryde RegionDepressions--1929--Australia--Social conditions--Personal narrativesCatholics--New South Wales--Ryde RegionWorld War, 1939-1945--New South Wales--Ryde RegionRyde (NSW)--HistoryRyde (NSW)--Social life and customs--AnecdotesMarket gardening--New South Wales--Ryde RegionRecording Ryde's Oral History CollectionCollectionE-FOral history of Joseph (Joe) Ekerick. Ryde History Hub, accessed 16/03/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/6218