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Oral history of Roland Oliver
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Collection SummaryThis interview with Roland Oliver of Carver Place, Dundas took place on 9 February 1998. It is one of over 160 interviews conducted 1997-1999 to form Recording Ryde's Oral History Collection
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DescriptionIn this interview Roland recalls his life in North Ryde.
The Olivers are mentioned in "A history of North Ryde" by George Redding. There is also a photograph in the book of the family before leaving England. Barry Oliver (Roland's son) was also present. the rental of part of the Hick's orchard ties in with the interview with Evelyn Rogers (nee Hicks)
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SubjectsRecording Ryde's Oral History CollectionRoland Oliver, b.1908--InterviewsHicks familyOliver familyNorth Ryde Public School (North Ryde, NSW)North Ryde (NSW)--Social life and customsNorth Ryde (NSW)--HistoryOrchards--New South Wales--North RydeInfluenza--New South Wales--Ryde Region--HistoryCollectionN,O,P,Q
Roland Oliver, b.1908--InterviewsHicks familyOliver familyNorth Ryde Public School (North Ryde, NSW)North Ryde (NSW)--Social life and customsNorth Ryde (NSW)--HistoryOrchards--New South Wales--North RydeInfluenza--New South Wales--Ryde Region--HistoryCollectionN,O,P,QOral history of Roland Oliver. Ryde History Hub, accessed 29/04/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/6289