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"Harbonnieres", 5 Riverside Avenue, Putney
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Creator/PhotographerArthur Beale
Date Taken2003DescriptionThis house was named "Harbonnieres" after the town in France which was captured by French troops in the summer of 1916. It was retaken by the Germans on 27 April 1918 and regained by the Australian Corps on 8 August 1918.
The house was owned by William and Edith Best. Their son Robert Arthur Best (SERN 4666) enlisted in World War I.
This image was kindly supplied by the Ryde District Historical Society.
Further details available in: "Ryde's World War I house names: Homes for the living and memorials to the dead" by Angela Phippen
Date Taken2003DescriptionThis house was named "Harbonnieres" after the town in France which was captured by French troops in the summer of 1916. It was retaken by the Germans on 27 April 1918 and regained by the Australian Corps on 8 August 1918. The house was owned by William and Edith Best. Their son Robert Arthur Best (SERN 4666) enlisted in World War I.
This image was kindly supplied by the Ryde District Historical Society.
Further details available in: "Ryde's World War I house names: Homes for the living and memorials to the dead" by Angela Phippen
LOCATION
Location5 Riverside AvenueSuburbPutney
SuburbPutneyCONNECTIONS
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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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"Harbonnieres", 5 Riverside Avenue, Putney . Ryde History Hub, accessed 14/02/2026, https://historyhub.ryde.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/7639