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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).

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