In Kirra wrote:
"Making of a Rose Garden" contains some pictures of my father digging (!)
the garden at my mother's house. You all really need to get one of
these to dig your rose gardens

Like Anne, I'm jealous too Kirra! Looks like you have plenty of space.
You really have an opportunity to go beyond the mainstream varieties and
experiment a little. In Brisbane you might find excellent results with
the old Tea roses.