SCOUT SCARF ROLEYSTONE
c. 1940 - 1949The scarf is a maroon cotton triangular scarf with a cloth diamond at the point. The left half of the diamond is yellow and the right half of the diamond is light green. All the stitching is done in maroon cotton, some of which coming undone. There are several small holes in the scarf. On the back of the scarf are a few dirty marks.
Scouting 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 16 branches in the metropolitan area of Perth and eight regional districts, with a membership of 7,200. The chief scout of WA was Malcolm McCusker AO but he was later succeeded by Peter Cosgrove. In 1907 Robert Baden-Powell held the first Brownsea Island Scout Camp which is now seen as the beginning of scouting.
Geoffrey Shaw was a member of the Kelmscott troop and collected various scarves while attending jamborees around the country.
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Scarves are a key part of the Scouts movement. This scarf was part of the uniform for members from Roleystone.
Worn by Geoffrey Shaw as a part of his uniform in the 1940s and 1950s.
The Scouts provides members entertainment, skills, and commitment to improve themselves and the community around them.
