Rosetta Flynn (1878–1944)
A sister of Dr. John Flynn, better known as "Flynn of the Inland," Miss Rosetta Flynn, died yesterday at her home in Central-road, Blackburn. Miss Flynn, who was born at Moliagul, near Bendigo, 66 years ago, led a retiring life, in the early part of which she contributed articles of interest to women to the Presbyterian "Messenger." Following a service at the Box Hill parlors of Le Pine and Son, the funeral will leave for the Melbourne General Cemetery at 10.30 this morning.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- photo, Herald (Melbourne), 6 April 1915, p 3
- letter supporting Vida Goldstein's senate candidature, Woman Voter (Melbourne), 26 April 1917, p 4
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Flynn, Rosetta
- Flynn, John (brother)
- Goldstein, Vida Jane (colleague)
- John, Cecilia Annie (colleague)
- Grant, Mary John (colleague)
Citation details
'Flynn, Rosetta (1878–1944)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/flynn-rosetta-35175/text44424, accessed 18 January 2026.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
18 February,
1878
Moliagul,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
3 July,
1944
(aged 66)
Blackburn, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Cause of Death
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