Vale Noelene Drage

It is with deep sadness that we inform members of the passing of long-term HRIA member Noelene Drage on 10th September 2023. Instrumental in forming the Perth Region in 1991, Noelene became its first Coordinator and went on to become […]

Vale – Gillian Batchen

5th September 2021 Gillian joined Heritage Roes in Australia Inc. during the early days of Heritage Roses in Sydney, NSW. She was on the committee from the beginning and was one of the main instigators in the ‘Rose Rescue’ operation […]

Vale – Hillary Merrifield

Long-term HRIA member Hillary Merrifield passed away on the 9th of September 2021. Hillary was respected both in Australia and overseas as an expert on heritage roses, especially Tea roses , and the many friends she made through roses were […]

Vale Sue Kingsford

Vale – Sue Kingsford

It is with much sadness that I announce the passing of Sue Kingsford of Roses and Friends Nursery and dear friend to so many in HRIA.