National Rose Society of Western Australia

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The National Rose Society of Western Australia is a rose growing association in Western Australia established in 1932. [1]

It was formed on the model of the earlier established National Rose Society of Victoria. Membership growth in the 1930s was notable. [2] [3]

It has conducted annual shows and competitions. [4] [5] [6]

It was involved in establishing the Peace Memorial Rose Garden in Nedlands.

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References

  1. "NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY". The West Australian . Vol. XLVIII, no. 9, 449. Western Australia. 8 October 1932. p. 12. Retrieved 28 September 2018 via National Library of Australia.
  2. "NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY". The West Australian . Vol. 50, no. 15, 070. Western Australia. 9 October 1934. p. 12. Retrieved 28 September 2018 via National Library of Australia.
  3. "NATIONAL ROSE SOCIETY". The West Australian . Vol. 51, no. 15, 380. Western Australia. 9 October 1935. p. 24. Retrieved 28 September 2018 via National Library of Australia.
  4. National Rose Society of Western Australia (1958), State championship rose show schedule, [Perth, W.A.], retrieved 28 September 2018
  5. National Rose Society of Western Australia (1951), Syllabus of monthly meetings, [Perth, W.A.,1958]-1967, retrieved 28 September 2018
  6. National Rose Society of Western Australia (1932), Annual report and balance sheet, The Society, retrieved 28 September 2018