Norm Timbrell

Interview with Norman Timbrell

Norman Timbrell recounts stories about his early life in Ryde. He shares tales about local landmarks and social activities.

Interviewer: Pauline Curby 
Date of the interview: 14 August 1997 
Transcription: Gabrielle Godard, November 1998

Audio extracts (.wav format):

  1. Walking from Ryde to Hunters Hill
  2. Relief work during the Depression
  3. Adventures of Uncle Jo
  4. Brick pits in Ryde
  5. The cinema in Gladesville
  6. Fairyland at North Ryde
  7. Lorry picnics

Transcript(PDF, 120KB)- 21 pages

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