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Oral history of Roland Trevitt
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Collection SummaryThis interview with Roland Trevitt of Maze Avenue, Ryde was conducted on 30 April 1997 is one of over 160 interviews conducted 1997-1999 to form Recording Ryde's Oral History Collection
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DescriptionRoland Trevitt recalls memories of his childhood at Shirland Cottage, and later at the historic "Palmyra Estate". The Trevitt family lived in close proximity to their extended family, who were supportive over the years. Details include the typical Sunday routine of this strong Methodist family. Roland also tells a little of his school days. He recalls his early working life and his teenage rebellion. Some details of the Depression and of how members of the Methodist fraternity tried to help each other. The interview also includes details of post war years; buying a house and early involvement in the Ryde District Historical Society.
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SubjectsRecording Ryde's Oral History CollectionRoland Rupert Trevitt, 1916---InterviewsRoland Rupert Trevitt, 1916-Ryde Council Housing SchemeShirland Cottage (Ryde, NSW)Ryde Public School (Ryde, NSW)St Anne's Anglican Church (Ryde, NSW)Palmyra Estate (Ryde, NSW)Depressions--1929--Australia--Social conditions--Personal narrativesRyde (NSW)--HistoryRyde (NSW)--Social life and customsT,U,V
Roland Rupert Trevitt, 1916---InterviewsRoland Rupert Trevitt, 1916-Ryde Council Housing SchemeShirland Cottage (Ryde, NSW)Ryde Public School (Ryde, NSW)St Anne's Anglican Church (Ryde, NSW)Palmyra Estate (Ryde, NSW)Depressions--1929--Australia--Social conditions--Personal narrativesRyde (NSW)--HistoryRyde (NSW)--Social life and customsT,U,VOral history of Roland Trevitt. Ryde History Hub, accessed 29/04/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/6318