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Oral history of Rita Mitchell
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Collection SummaryThis interview with Rita Mitchell of Dalmar Place, Carlingford, took place on 15 May 1997. It is one of over 160 interviews conducted 1997-1999 to form Recording Ryde's Oral History Collection
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DescriptionRita Mitchell, Lady Mayoress of Ryde 1951-1953 and 1957, recounts stories of her life and times. She was active with volunteer work and, with her husband, became involved with local politics
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SubjectsRecording Ryde's Oral History CollectionRita Francis Mary Mitchell--InterviewsRita Francis Mary MitchellHenry A D (Harry) Mitchell, 1904-Ryde Council Housing SchemeEastwood (NSW: Municipality). CouncilRyde (NSW). Council--Officials and employeesWeemala (Ryde, NSW)Moorong (Ryde, NSW)Royal Ryde Homes (Ryde, NSW)Top Ryde Regional Shopping CentreGladesville (NSW)--HistoryGladesville (NSW)--Social life and customsMayors--New South Wales--RydeInfluenza epidemic--New South Wales--Ryde RegionWorld War, 1939-1945--New South Wales--Ryde RegionHousing development--New South Wales--Ryde RegionM
Rita Francis Mary Mitchell--InterviewsRita Francis Mary MitchellHenry A D (Harry) Mitchell, 1904-Ryde Council Housing SchemeEastwood (NSW: Municipality). CouncilRyde (NSW). Council--Officials and employeesWeemala (Ryde, NSW)Moorong (Ryde, NSW)Royal Ryde Homes (Ryde, NSW)Top Ryde Regional Shopping CentreGladesville (NSW)--HistoryGladesville (NSW)--Social life and customsMayors--New South Wales--RydeInfluenza epidemic--New South Wales--Ryde RegionWorld War, 1939-1945--New South Wales--Ryde RegionHousing development--New South Wales--Ryde RegionMOral history of Rita Mitchell. Ryde History Hub, accessed 30/04/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/6287