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 Hibiscus Society of Queensland Inc.

Thora Reardon Memorial Day 2009

 Held at the home of Fred and Elaine Westerman on May 31

There's never a dull moment at the Westerman property snuggled in the back of Lota.  There are oodles of hibiscus to see and the people who gathered all came with their own flowers aimed at winning the Thora Reardon Memorial Trophy.  The early winter weather would not stop them!

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OPEN SECTION

Grand Champion was the miniature Pixel shown by Brian and Beryl Baills

Brian and Beryl Baills also won the Thora Reardon Trophy for the most points awarded - here presented by Gynith Whatmough, the Society President

The Colin and Bev Campbell Seedling Trophy was awarded again to Milo and Leonne Courtenay for their seedling Elandem

SINGLES

First in the Singles was Eye of the Storm shown by Brian and Anne Cheers Second in the Singles was Geoff Moor from Milo and Leonne Courtenay Third was Anne Cheers shown by Keith and Ida Dagan

DOUBLES

First in the Doubles was Eric Robert from Milo and Leonne Courtenay Second in the Doubles was Crested Candy shown by Keith and Ida Dagan Third in the doubles was Toowoomba Carnival entered by Fred and Elaine Westerman

MINIATURES

 
First in the Minis and Grand Champion was Pixel from Brian and Beryll Baills Second in the Minis was Morning Glory from Brian and Anne Cheers Third in the Minis was Bonnie from Milo and Leonne Courtenay

SEEDLINGS

Elandem won the Colin and Bev Campbell Seedling Trophy once again for Milo and Leonne Courtenay

Bonnie Judy was second for Keith and Ida Dagan

Madison Grace was third for Fred and Elaine Westerman

NOVICE SINGLES

First Novice Single was Glengallen from Dean Kelman Second was June's Joy from Bronwyn Paulger Third was Bali Sunset from Bronwyn Paulger

NOVICE DOUBLES

First was Millionaire from Jackie and Graham Keatley Second was New Idea from Bronwyn Paulger Third was It's Fabulous shown by Dean Kelman

NOVICE MINIATURES

 
First was Orville Davis from Trevor and Dot Christensen Second was Nightfire from Jackie and Graham Keatley Third was Sprinkle Rain from Trevor and Dot Christensen

A selection of "action" shots on the day

The trophies

At rest before the action commences are the the judge, Michael Raabe and his helpers Robyn Raabe and Julie Lindsay Now the results are being processed with President Gynith Whatmough, Treasurer Michael and Secretary Julie
Is this secret men's business? The real action is around the tea and coffee pots Greg Lindsay gives the rundown on who Thora Reardon was and why she is such an inspiration still today.  He also thanked the Westermans for their venue and everyone for coming.
Various angles of the excellent venue as the results are eagerly awaited
This is certainly not examples of action areas - all waiting patiently
Fred Westerman gives the tour of his garden
Several views of the blooms which were outstanding for late May
More interested spectators An interesting Hibiscus acetosella, I think!!

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