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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Boy Scout Collection

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c. 1950

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Boy Scout Collection

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1. Cub Scout uniform top
2. Two sleeve cloth badges: "35th W.A. GROUP C.Y.O'CONNOR" and "Boy Scouts"
3. Boy Scouts badge. 1 Star metal badge.
4. Cap, Cub Scout. Fabric badge, 1 Star metal badge.
5. Label inside cap: The Green Crescent Cap. Manufactured by Philip Joseph & Son, Melbourne. 65/8. Unbreakable Peak. Guaranteed Quality. Improved Fitting
6. Cap, Boy Scouts. Fabric badge.
7. Label inside cap: Philip Joseph. Superior Quality. Name: Andrew Criddle. School: Morawa. Perfect Fitting - Flexite Peak. Pure Wool
8. Boy Scout belt.
9. Booklet; Over 15 The approved scheme of training for the older boy. The Boy Scouts Association 25, Buckingham Palace Road, London S.W.1
10. Book; Scouting for boys, Robert Baden Powell. The Scout Association of Australia.
11. "Thanks Badge" (metal badge) - appreciation of Scouts to persons who are not members but who have been of service to Scouts.

Historical information

Cub Scouts is the section of Scouts Australia for boys and girls aged 8 to 11 (inclusive), often known simply as 'Cubs'. The Cub Scout section follows after Joey Scouts and is before Scouts. Cub Scouts wear a uniform shirt with navy blue panels, and yellow shoulders.
The motto is "Create the Path".

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Thursday, 1 January, 2026

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