Gina Plate — 12 November 2023

As an old friend of Roy's when he lived in Sydney in the late 60s and early 70s, I was saddened to read of his death in the SMH notices on Saturday.He introduced me to Rhythm and Blues music (I introduced him to World Music), and I loved it when he played his 'harp' at impromptu music jams.He was a voracious reader of left wing political material especially and had long-winded discussions with my father over too many glasses of red wine.He was heavily involved in the Mail Workers Union in Sydney, then Vic Rail Union in Victoria - the latter was past my time.We had a lot of crazy fun together.Latterly, I had been wondering what, if anything he was up to but could find nothing on the net, so was unable to re-connect with him or meet his family now-bereaved family.Having recently lost my 100 year old mother and a brother-in-law, I can imagine what you are going through now and hope you all get through this period of grief as well as possible.I am unable to attend Roy's funeral but I have a couple of photos you might like copies of.Best wishes, Gina PlateWith best wishes