Memorial Register

In memory of BRUCE HARRIS 09-11-1921 – 24-01-2021 Bruce was a very experienced and capable grower of orchids.  He belonged to several orchid societies, including the Australasian Native Orchid Society Victoria Group and Warringal Orchid Society. In asking orchid growers who knew Bruce for comments about him, the message was that Bruce was quiet, very […]

In memory of DENNIS FRANK DIEHM 06-12-1950 – 06-08-2015 Dennis was born and educated in Goulburn, NSW. His ‘number’ came up in 1972 and he was enlisted to do his National Service, which was served with the Army Division as a Trooper in 2nd Cavalry Regiment, Holsworthy (2CAV – driving APCs). After National Service Dennis

In memory of PROFESSOR PETER JOHN WALLACE 01-09-1939 – 24-06-2021 Peter was a proud and active member of ANOS Victoria over many years.  He was a person of very high integrity who was a warm and considerate person to us all.  He also worked very hard to help the Society to be a welcoming and

In memory of TONY WATKINSON 27-12-1941 – 06-09-2022 Tony’s introduction to orchids occurred following a visit to Ezi Gro Orchids to buy a flowering Cymbidium orchid more than 25 years ago. Tony instantly became a convert and as they say, the rest is history. Tony and Mavis soon joined the Wanneroo Joondalup, Northern Districts and

In memorium MAXINE GODBEER 27-12-1943 ~ 16-03-2024 Maxine Godbeer joined the Species Orchid Society of WA Inc. in May 1993, and until her death in March 2024, actively supported the Species Orchid Society along with her responsibilities as a member of the Orchid Society of WA and the Orchid Judging Panel of WA, most recently

In memory of TED AND BARBARA GREGORY 1930 ~ 2021/22 Ted and Barbara were married in 1957. They had a vast collection of Australian Native Orchids when they lived at Glenthorne by the Manning River, NSW. A major flood in1978 decimated their orchid collection which included many natural Dendrobium hybrids collected for 1940’s/1950’s onwards. 1979