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Oral history of Ernest McDowell
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Collection SummaryThis interview with Ernest McDowell of Pellisier Road, Putney took place on 7 September 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 Ernest recalls his life in Putney and the effects of the Depression on his family.

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SubjectsRecording Ryde's Oral History Collection
Ernest McDowell, b.1907--Interviews
Ernest McDowell, 1907-Putney & District Progress Association
Putney Public School (Putney, NSW)
Dancing--New South Wales--Ryde Region
Depressions--1929--Australia--Social conditions--Personal narratives
Housing development--New South Wales--Putney
Swagmen--New South Wales--Ryde Region
Recreation--New South Wales--Ryde Region--History
Putney (NSW)--History
Putney (NSW)--Social life and customs--Anecdotes
Putney punt (Parramatta River, NSW)
CollectionM
PlacePutney Public School
Ernest McDowell, b.1907--Interviews
Ernest McDowell, 1907-Putney & District Progress Association
Putney Public School (Putney, NSW)
Dancing--New South Wales--Ryde Region
Depressions--1929--Australia--Social conditions--Personal narratives
Housing development--New South Wales--Putney
Swagmen--New South Wales--Ryde Region
Recreation--New South Wales--Ryde Region--History
Putney (NSW)--History
Putney (NSW)--Social life and customs--Anecdotes
Putney punt (Parramatta River, NSW)
CollectionM
PlacePutney Public SchoolOral history of Ernest McDowell. Ryde History Hub, accessed 12/03/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/6426




