SCOUT SCARF TASMANIA

1940
Overview

Cotton triangular green scarf with green stitching around each side. At the point is a round badge with a red lion on white background. There is white stitching around the badge. On the back of the scarf is the name [S.M.F.A. MANN / 7th Hobart / St Davids]. The front has a few dirty marks.

Historical information

The scouting movement began in Western Australia in 1908 when 18-year-old Frank Roche from Spearwood established the first Boy Scout patrol. By the end of 1909 there were 416 members in 16 groups. In 1912 the founder, Robert Baden-Powell, visited Perth. In 2014, there are now 16 branches in the Metro Area and eight regional districts, with a membership of 7,200. The Chief Scout of Western Australia was Malcolm McCusker AO but he was later succeeded by Peter Cosgrove. In 1907 Baden-Powell held the first Brownsea Island Scout Camp which is now seen as the beginning of scouting. Baden-Powell was born in Paddington London on 22nd February 1857.

Geoffrey Shaw was a member of the Kelmscott troop and collected various scarves while attending jamborees around the country.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2014.88
Material
Width
500 mm
Height or length
1010 mm
Year
Statement of significance

Scarves are a key part of the Scouts movement. This particular one was worn by members from Tasmania. It was collected by Geoffrey Shaw when attending scout jamborees across the country in the 1940s or 1950s.

The Scouts provides members entertainment, skills, and commitment to improve themselves and the community around them.

Comparative significance criteria
Object’s condition or completeness
Well provenanced
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