Bulla in Hume, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
Mary Guthrie
1929 Rich Single Pink Small Shrub Rose
| — | Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden | — |
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 27, 2026
1. Mary Guthrie Marker
In 1932, at the age of 18, Mary was presented at Court to King Edward VII. A true adventurer, Mary was a good friend of the aviator Charles Kingsford Smith, and gave him a pet possum called 'Smithy', believed to be with him in his fatal plane crash in Burma in 1935.
Mary was married twice and had three daughters. She was involved in the Eltham Austin Hospital, Eltham Rural Group and Kangaroo Ground Fire Brigade. She was nearly killed while delivering sandwiches to fire fighters.
Erected by Hume City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 37° 38.208′ S, 144° 48.231′ E. Marker is in Bulla, Victoria, in Hume. It is on Green Street 0.1 kilometers north of Bulla Road (Victoria Route C743). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Australasia, in the Pacific Ocean, in South Pacific, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alister Clark (here, next to this marker); Kitty Kininmonth (here, next to this marker); Cicely Lascelles (here, next to this marker); Glenara (here, next to this marker); Jessie Clark (here, next to this marker); Lady Mann (a few steps from this marker); Gwen Nash (a few steps from this marker); Mrs Harold Alston (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bulla.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 27, 2026
2. Mary Guthrie Marker - (slightly side view to reveal hidden text)
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 27, 2026
3. Mary Guthrie Marker in the Rose Garden
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
