Talk:North Ryde, New South Wales

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Assessment comments The following comments were left by the assessors: (edit · history · watch · refresh) It would be really good if a few North Ryde old-timers could chip in some of their memories about the suburb before they are lost forever. (60.242.228.3 08:58, 23 May 2007 (UTC)) Hi. I have done my best to instill my memories of North Ryde as I remember it back in the 1950s. I find that many of my entries were quickly deleted, like Browns Waterhole, the areas now known as East Ryde, Marsfield and Macquarie Park, etc. In the beginning the whole area from the Lane Cove River was classed as North Ryde. Since then parts of North Ryde have been divided into Marsfield, Macquarie Park and University, and East Ryde. It was all once North Ryde. Sadly the young people are concerned more with current day suburban borders than with the way it was back way before they were born. I agree with you 100%, "It would be really good if a few North Ryde old-timers could chip in some of their memories about the suburb before they are lost forever." I wish you good luck, these young Wikipedians will wash it all away, others will change the name of their suburb to increase their standing or house values, whilst others (who dont even live in the area) just interfere with our memories and delete it all as the modern suburban boundaries have changed. Even to say that the area once known as North Ryde will have three underground railway stations is quickly deleted and not acceptable. The times they have a-changed big time. I've put in my knowledge of the area, and most of it has been deleted. I give up. Have a good future. This area was ALL once North Ryde. Long live the memory of the bloke with the bike, Ray. Sincerely. North Ryder.

According to Parramatta Rail Link, the Epping to Parramatta section has been delayed indefinitely. Has this changed? - Borofkin 23:44, 14 Nov 2004 (UTC)

The macquarie stations are on the Epping to Chatswood part of the line, which is still due to be completed in 2008. 3mta3 03:08, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Fair enough. <sigh> Still doesn't help me get from Parramatta to Macquarie Park. - Borofkin 04:05, 15 Nov 2004 (UTC)

There used to be a limited stop bus service, the "Red Arrow", between Chatswood and Parramatta via North Ryde. This was cancelled with the news of the Parramatta to Chatswood rail link, but of course this was also cancelled. Getting to Parramatta from North Ryde is still a real pain.

[edit] Image

I think the image is inappropriate for an encyclopaedia. If no one opposes I will remove in 3 days. Michellecrisp 02:25, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

Attention Michellecrisp

I oppose you removing the photograph of fireworks at North Ryde Commom. It epitomizes the community spirit of North Ryde. It is the major annual community event of North Ryde. It is the perfect image to describe North Ryde. Please refrain from deleting the photograph. (I have no connection with the photographer or the person that placed the image) I have however lived in North Ryde for over 50 years and watched the area grow from the 1950s to what we have here today. Do you live in North Ryde Michellecrisp? Perhaps you are not aware of the community events on North Ryde Common? Please leave the photo alone. Perhaps you could add some more images of North Ryde further down the page. That would be good. sincerely

I really like the picture, and it compliments the article well. Pure motion 10:19, 22 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] History

"The Ryde name comes from the town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight, UK. It was adopted by G.M. Pope, who came from Ryde on the Isle of Wight, who settled in the area and opened the 'Ryde Store'. This was in Top Ryde, not in North Ryde. This fact about Top Ryde would be more suitable under "Ryde", not "North Ryde".

The History section is divided into three sections. The introduction relates to the origin of the name of the suburb. This is followed by the subheadings Aboriginal Culture and European Settlement.

For the origin of the name, North Ryde is derived from Ryde, so the introduction explains the origin of the Ryde name. Just like Bexley North comes from Bexley and Middle Dural comes from Dural.J Bar 22:49, 27 September 2007 (UTC)