PRESIDENT’S REPORT

August the 24th marked the exact 50th anniversary of the land grant to the ARS by Sir Henry Bolte. This was celebrated by a morning tea with Parks at the gardens. 50 years is a significant milestone. It is a psychological hilltop from which to look back at the way we have come.

Looking at the gardens around us it is obvious just how spectacular an achievement it is for a privately run society – the outcome you see around you is normally a goal of governments not private groups. We should be proud of the achievements of our society.

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