Bulla in Hume, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
Zara Hore-Ruthven
1932 Rich Clear Pink HT Rose Shrub
| — | Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden | — |
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 27, 2026
1. Zara Hore-Ruthven Marker
Both Lord and Lady Gowrie were enthusiastic gardeners, and it was through this interest that they met Alister Clark. The Hore-Ruthvens were Patron and Patroness of the Rose Society of NSW, and established the garden at the vice-regal residence Yarralumla. Lady Gowrie held a Garden Fair at Government House for charity.
During her time in Australia, Zara set up the Lady Gowrie Kindergartens, and was active in the Red Cross, Girl Guides, the Council of Action for Equal Pay, and was an inspiring public speaker. She died in 1965.
Erected by Hume City Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 37° 38.201′ S, 144° 48.234′ E. Marker is in Bulla, Victoria, in Hume. It can be reached from Green Street 0.1 kilometers north of Bulla Road (Victoria Route C743). Touch for map. Marker is at or
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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: Lady Mann (here, next to this marker); Marjory Palmer (here, next to this marker); Lady Medallist (here, next to this marker); Jessie Clark (a few steps from this marker); Glenara (a few steps from this marker); Kitty Kininmonth (a few steps from this marker); Mrs Hugh Dettman (a few steps from this marker); Peggy Bell (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bulla.
Also see . . . Lady Zara Eileen Gowrie (1879–1965). Australian Dictionary of Biography
Zara had been born at Lismany, Galway, Ireland, on 20 January 1879. Her family opposed the marriage, regarding Hore-Ruthven, he later wrote, as 'the impecunious son of an impoverished family, with indifferent prospects'. In July 1908 as military(Submitted on September 24, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)secretary, he rejoined Dudley, newly appointed governor-general of Australia. They arrived in Sydney in September.Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, August 27, 20262. Zara Hore-Ruthven Marker in the Rose Garden
In 1909 Hore-Ruthven returned to England to join Kitchener's staff and accompanied him on his tour of Australia. Next year he was appointed to Quetta Staff College in India. When war was declared in 1914 he became Arabic interpreter to the Meerut Division which sailed to France. A major in the Welsh Guards from April 1915, he fought at Gallipoli, was severely wounded at Suvla in August and returned to England. In 1917 he served in France, joining the Guards division. Next year he was brigadier-general, 7th Army Corps, until its decimation in March 1918, and in July he took command of the Highland Brigade of the 9th Division. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order with Bar, was appointed C.M.G. in 1918 and C.B. in 1919 and was mentioned in dispatches five times.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on September 23, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. 2. submitted on September 24, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
