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A brief history of the life of Mary Elizabeth Newport
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Mary Elizabeth Newport
c. 1950 - 1959Subcollections
Overview
A coloured photograph of a older woman dressed in Boy scouts uniform talking to a group of cubs.
Historical information
This photograph is of Mary Elizabeth Newport (AKELA) at a Jamboree, the venue is unknown. The photograph is thought to be around 1950. Mary Elizabeth Newport had a long and distinguished association with scouting and was honoured by the Queen for her service. Mrs Newport was a much loved and respected member of the Scouting movement in WA and served the scouting movement in Katanning for over forty years.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HSP2007.76
Item type
Material
Width
21 cm
Height or length
15 cm
Inscriptions and markings
On the back of the photograph handwritten in black ink is "Mary Elizabeth Newport - AKA 'AKELA' Taken at a Jamboree about 1950?".
Contextual information
The Scout Hall in Conroy Street, Katanning is named after Mary Elizabeth Newport, she was born in 1893 and died in 1983.
Year
Last modified
Sunday, 14 December, 2025
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Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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Mary Elizabeth Newport at a Jamboree about 1950
Back of photograph of Mary Elizabeth Newport at a Jamboree about 1950
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