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"Orita", 11 Edward Street, Ryde
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DescriptionThis house was named "Orita" after the ship that brought Peter Westwater (SERN 2511) home to Australia after he had served in World War I. He arrived in Australia on 23 June 1919.
This image shows the back of the house with the following people:
Back row: L-R Agnes Westwater, Norah Westwater, Peter Westwater (in uniform)
Front row: L-R John Westwater (Agnes' son), Patrick Hourigan (Norah's father), Patricia Westwater (Agnes' daughter)
Image kindly supplied by Margaret Farlow
Further details available in: "Ryde's World War I house names: Homes for the living and memorials to the dead" by Angela Phippen
This image shows the back of the house with the following people:
Back row: L-R Agnes Westwater, Norah Westwater, Peter Westwater (in uniform)
Front row: L-R John Westwater (Agnes' son), Patrick Hourigan (Norah's father), Patricia Westwater (Agnes' daughter)
Image kindly supplied by Margaret Farlow
Further details available in: "Ryde's World War I house names: Homes for the living and memorials to the dead" by Angela Phippen
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Location11 Edward StreetSuburbRyde
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Usage statementPlease acknowledge the artist/photographer (where known) and that the image is courtesy of City of Ryde Libraries - Ryde History Hub
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"Orita", 11 Edward Street, Ryde. Ryde History Hub, accessed 14/02/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/7629