

WA GERBERA SOCIETY INC.
The main object of the WA Gerbera Society Inc. is, as an educational, recreation and social group, to promote and foster the study and practice of horticulture in general but in particular to the culture, propagation and improvement of Gerberas.
70TH ANNIVERSARY STATE GERBERA CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS
Don & Coral Beard
The WA Gerbera Society is pleased to congratulate Don and Coral Beard on their exceptional achievement at the 70th Anniversary State Gerbera Championship, where they were awarded first place for:
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6 Single Gerberas (any type – 4 distinct)
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6 Triplex Gerberas (any type) or New Vogue Double Gerberas (4 distinct)
Don and Coral have been dedicated members of the Society for 18 years, consistently exhibiting outstanding gerbera specimens at numerous shows.
Following their second-place finish in last year’s State Championship, this win reflects their ongoing commitment, skill, and excellence in horticultural practice.
We extend our sincere congratulations to Don and Coral for this well-deserved recognition.

Colleen Poulton
The Society is pleased to congratulate Colleen Poulton on being awarded first place in the Ray & Rhonda Bruce Encouragement Award for her entries in:
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3 Triplex or New Vogue Double Gerberas (2 distinct)
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3 Single Gerberas (2 distinct)
Despite being a member for only 2 years, Colleen also earned the Most Points for a Novice Award, reflecting her exceptional skill, dedication, and commitment to excellence in gerbera cultivation.
We commend Colleen on this outstanding achievement and look forward to her continued success in future exhibitions.

NEXT MEETING OF
WA GERBERA SOCIETY
MINI SHOW
Date: Sunday 26th October 2025
Venue: The Collins Street Centre -
Corner of Collins Street and Shaftesbury Ave, SOUTH PERTH
Arrive: For set-up 1.20pm (benching to be complete before 1:40pm)
Bench Judging: Commences at 1.45pm
Meeting: Commences at 2.15pm - Followed by Afternoon Tea
The Collins Street Centre is conveniently located just off Canning Hwy close to public transport. There is plenty of off-street parking as well as street parking.
Please watch this space and our social media pages for updates on possible meeting cancellations.
