HRIAI Tenth National Conference

‘The Subtropics: Rainforest to Roses’
Brisbane, Queensland
From Tuesday, 5 October to Friday, 8 October 2010

 

CONFERENCE UPDATE

Speakers
We have pleasure in introducing our guest speakers Penny McKinlay and Maurice Wilson on Wednesday 6 October, 2010.  World Federation of Rose Societies' President Sheenah Harris will give a short presentation.

Garden Tour  $550 Registrations close 15 September
The gardens of the four day garden tour have been revealed in the Autumn journal;  some of the gardens have been showcased in the Australian Garden Scheme.

One Day Ticket  $45 per person (includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea)   The committee has announced the release of a one day ticket  for Wednesday 6 October at Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Auditorium, Brisbane.  7.45am to 1.00pm then to the Heritage Rose Garden at New Farm Park from 1.30pm to 3.00pm.  The Tastes of Queensland afternoon tea will be served by the Subtropical Fruit Club of SE Qld. 

Gala Dinner $95 per person - starts at 6.00pm at The Summit Restaurant, Mt Coot-tha.  Guest violinist Tess McLennan will perform during the early evening.  After dinner speaker will be horticulturist Noel Burdette.

Accommodation
Accommodation has been set aside at Toowong Villas, Toowong Inn and Suites, Toowong Central Apartments and Benson Court Motel. 

The new Jephson Hotel which is under construction will be completed by July 2010.

It is proposed that our ‘Meet and Greet’ conference registration will be held at the new apartment hotel.

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We all hope that you make the journey to Brisbane to experience our iconic “beautiful one day, perfect the next”. 

The Queensland Rose Society in conjunction with the National Rose Society of Australia will hold their 2010 Australian Rose Championships in Brisbane 1 - 4 October, 2010. You may like to attend both programs. For more information contact www.queenslandrosesociety.org.au or write GPO Box 1866, Brisbane. Qld 4001