More Info →J.A. Roach's Bakery, Plimmer Terrace, early 1900's

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Description: Written on back with red felt-tip pen – 103

Penciled on back – N. Allan

J.A. Roach’s Bakery, Plimmer Terrace, early 1900’s 1 B&W photo print, copy

John Alfred Roach (centre) arms folded and wearing long white apron with his wife Jane (nee retter) at right. 3 unidentified men – one wearing white apron (probably assistant), one standing by horse & cart ( customer or delivery man ?), and 3rd wearing dark suit (right).

Used in book – “From Bush & Swamp”, page 180, with caption - Johnny Roach, in long apron, stands outside his original bakery in Plimmer Terrace, with Mrs roach and baby in arms, in the early 1900s. {also see pages 179 & 181 for brief history.}

Book states wife is Jane (nee Retter) while writing on paper with photo states wife is Sybil (nee Retter).

Any use of this image must be accompanied by the credit “Horowhenua Historical Society Inc.”