Malinda Grace Roach (1862–1931)
Mrs. M. [Malinda Grace] Roach, a well-known Labor identify of Newtown, who died as a result of injuries received in a collision between a motor bus and a tram on Friday last, was buried at Rookwood Cemetery on Monday.
Mrs Roach had been associated with the Labor Movement for 30 years. She had also been connected with the Citizens Aid Society, the Newtown Welfare Society and the Sunshine Club.
The funeral was attended by about 300. Among those present were Messrs. E. and E. C. Riley, Ms.H.R. Ald. Bugler (Mayor of Newtown) Miss M. Bugler, Ald. Solomon and Mr M. T. Rowley, president Newtown Ambulance.
Original publication
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- profile, Labor Daily (Sydney), 1 February 1924, p 9
- tribute, Labor Daily (Sydney), 28 February 1931, p 9
- tram driver who caused accident which led to death of Roach is sent to trial for manslaughter, Labor Daily (Sydney), 11 March 1931, p 6
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Citation details
'Roach, Malinda Grace (1862–1931)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/roach-malinda-grace-34772/text43769, accessed 22 November 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Roach, Melinda Grace
- McFadyen, Malinda Grace
Birth
6 April,
1862
Burrangong,
New South Wales,
Australia
Death
20 February,
1931
(aged 68)
Matraville, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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