Historical information

Association of Past Students active in the 1930's submitted entries to shows in Melbourne for awards under the Burnley banner.

Physical description

All the four items were awarded to the Burnley Horticultural Past Students Association in 1933-34.
(1) The Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria Spring Show 1933, Highly Commended
(2) The Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria Chrysanthemum Show 1934, Commended,
(3) Victorian Centenary Horticultural Council, Certification of Exhibit 1934
(4) Malvern and District Horticultural Society, Display Autumn Show 1934. Commended

Inscriptions & markings

(1) The Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria Spring Show 1933, Exhibit: Display of Spring Flowers, Highly Commended, Awarded to Burnley Horticultural Past Students Association. Signed by Hon. Secretary (2) The Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria Chrysanthemum Show 1934, Exhibit: Display of Cut Flowers and Mixed Roots(?), Class: Non Competitive, Commended, Awarded to Burnley Horticultural Past Students Association. Signed by Hon. Secretary (3) Under Vice Regal Patronage Victorian Centenary Horticultural Council, In the Centenary Year of Victoria 1934 This is to Certify that the Burnley Horticultural Past Students Association Exhibited Alpine Garden and Wall Ornamentation at the Combined Centenary Horticultural Exhibition, Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne 23rd to 27th October, 1934. Signed by the President and General Secretary Dated 31/10/34
(4) Malvern and District Horticultural Society Affiliations The Royal Horticultural Society of England. The National Rose Society of Victoria, Commended, Awarded to Burnley Past Students for Display Autumn Show 1934. Signed by President and Secretary