Coloured photo of Scouts at Australia Day - Nunawading Civic Centre.nunawading civic centre, australia day

The Personal Record Card for Wood Badge Training was issued to Joan Houston in 1978 by the Scout Association of Australia. Joan was a Cub Leader in Sunbury in the 1970s and 1980s. She completed Stage 2 of the necessary courses on 12th February 1978.A double sided document issued by the Scouting Association of Australia. It is a personal record card listing the training in wood badge training that a scout leader has completed. Three punch holes are on then L;HS of the document.scout association of australia, scouts, joan houston, sunbury, cub leader

Central Australia Trip report. 15th September to 2nd October 1993 This trip was attended by five leaders, seven scouts and two venturers. It was a great trip which was enjoyed by all who attended. The countryside was quite different to what we expected and we were lucky enough to see all the wild flowers out. The highlight of the trip were: Flying over Ayres Rock [Uluru] and the Olgas Climbing the rock Riding a camel Walking through King’s Canyon A tour through Cooper Pedy including an underground house McDonalds for lunch on the last day Everyone got on well and there were no injuries or car problems. Four flat tyres were our only problem. Our only complaints were the flies and the strong wind. Central Australia was well worth a visit.

The acceptance card was issued to Joan Houston to attend a Cub Stage 4 Practical Leadership course at Anglesea on 21st October 1978. Joan was a cub leader with 4th Sunbury for over 20 years from the 1970s to 1990s.A cream card with green printing issued by the Scout Association of Australia. It is an acceptance to attend a cub leadership program. The scout insignia is in the top RH corner of the card.The Scout Association of Australia/Victorian Branch scout association of australia, 4th sunbury group, cubs, joan houston, sunbury

Over the years, Australia has issued numerous commemorative $2 coins, often featuring vibrant colors and themes honoring national events, heroes, and cultural milestones. This coin was issued in 2008 to celebrate the centenary of Scouting in Australia. Sunshine Scouts & Cubs are part of the global youth movement that empowers young people to become responsible, active citizens through adventure, education, and service. It fosters character development, leadership, and community engagement across cultures and continents. Activities include: - Camping: From weekend bush camps to international jamborees. - Hiking & Orienteering: Map reading, compass skills, and trail navigation. - Survival Skills: Shelter building, fire lighting, and water purification. - Nature Conservation: Tree planting, wildlife monitoring, and clean-up projects. - First Aid: Emergency response and safety training. - Cooking: Campfire meals, bush cooking, and nutrition. - Crafts & DIY: Knot tying, woodwork, leatherwork, and badge-making. - STEM Projects: Robotics, coding, and environmental science. - Drama & Performance: Skits, storytelling, and talent shows. - Music & Dance: Campfire songs, cultural dances, and instrument practice. - Art & Design: Poster-making, painting, and costume creation. - Service Projects: Volunteering, fundraising, and helping local causes. - Leadership Training: Patrol leader roles, mentoring, and public speaking. - Cultural Exchange: International pen pals, travel, and global awareness. - Badge Work: Earning merit badges in areas like fitness, communication, and innovation. - Team Challenges: Problem-solving games and cooperative tasks. - Reflection & Journaling: Personal growth and goal setting. - Environmental Advocacy: Sustainability campaigns and eco-challenges.Australian One Dollar Coin. The obverse side features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse side features the international symbol for scouting, the fleur-de-lis representing the compass which symbolizes the three promises made by all scouts and cubs throughout the world.Obverse Side - Elizabeth II Australia 2008 Reverse Side - Centenary of Scoting 1908 - 2008 Scouts Australia One Dollarscouting, scouts

Rain cape, also used as a groundsheet, issued Australian servicemen. Purchased for the donor from an "Army Surplus" store and re-purposed for camps as a Scout in the late 1960s. The MK VII Groundsheet (Rain Cape / Poncho) was introduced in October 1917 during WW1. They were made from dyed cotton, proofed with a rubber compound, "well vulcanized" on one side. Weight 3lb. 8oz;. 78 inches long by 36 inches wide and made by the Victoria Rubber Co. Edinburgh. They were used again during WWII 1939-45 Today the Army uses the hootchie - a sheet of 70D nylon or PU-coated cotton with various press snaps and webbing tape loops attached around the outside which allow it to be used in a variety of configuration. During WWII Australian forces fighting the Japanese in the Islands had an urgent requirement for a decent individual shelter. The rubberized canvas groundsheets and rain capes continued to be used, but these were less than effective in the tropics. Towards the end of the war in the Pacific Australia began issuing its troops a lighter weight version of the groundsheet manufactured from polyurethane-coated cotton – During the Malayan Emergency of the 1950s, Australian troops were issued with hooded ponchos. Unlike the WWII US pattern ponchos which always had a hole in the dead centre of the poncho sheet, the Australian-issue hooded ponchos made an effective shelter – especially when two where clipped together. The problem of course is that the rubberized canvas ponchos were far too heavy for jungle use. 1960s Australian units in Borneo were issued with the first pattern lightweight hootchies. 1 Kg. 1970 the Vietnam War, a second pattern lightweight hootchie was issued made from nylon, but retaining the hardware and loops. This lightweight hootchie weighed a mere 680 grams, still heavy, but suitable for tropical use. Currently the hootchie is made from AUSCAM nylon material . Historic significance; representative of the type believed to have been issued to Australian servicemen in World War II, possibly in World War I.Waterproofed Canvas rain cape, also used as a groundsheet in the Australian Army, press studs to close as a cape, collar to cover neck.NILuniforms, australian army, world war ii, army surplus, scouts australia, bentleigh, moorabbin, world war 1, hooded ponchos, borneo, auscam nylon material, hootchies, malayan emergency, vietnam war, groundsheets

The Wood Badge - Stage 3 certificate was presented to Joan Houston, who was a cub leader for the 3rd Sunbury scouts, on 9th April 1978. S. Kay at Keilor presented the certificate. The training was done at the Hoadley Training Area. Joan was a Cub leader in Sunbury for over 20 years from the 1970s.A small cream cardboard certificate with red printing issued by the Scout Association of Australia to scout leaders on the completions of their stage 3 Wood Badge Course. The Scout insignia is in the top RH corner and an image of an axe in a log of wood is in the bottom LH corner. There are 2 punch holes along the LH side.The Scout Association of Australia/Adult Leader Training/Wood Badge - Stage 2/scout association of australia, 3rd sunbury cubs, wood badge certificate, joan houston, sunbury, certificates

The certificate was awarded to Joan Houston who had completed her adult leading for the wood badge, stage 4. Joan was a cub leader for the 4th Sunbury Group for over 20 years from the 1970s to the 1990s.A small cream cardboard certificate with dark blue printing issued by the Scout Association of Australia for completing the training for the Wood Badge Stage 4. The scout insignia is in the top RH corner and an image of an axe in a log of wood is in the bottom LH corner.The Scout Association of Australia/Adult Leader Training/Wood Badge - Stage 4.scout association of australia, joan houston, 4th sunbury group, sunbury, scouts

First Sea Scouts with two Australian flags in background Lakes Entrance Victoria. Names of thirty one Sea Scouts on back of photographBlack and white photograph of group of thirty one members of First Sea Scouts with two Australian flags in background Lakes Entrance Victoriaboy scouts, clubs

Hand drawn card with purple fleur-de-lis (symbol of Scouts Australia) and handwritten "Thank You Andrea Fleming Mission to Seafarers" from 1st Glen Iris 'A' Pack Cubs, including a colour photograph of the scouts and their leaders.Typed message on the photograph says "1st Glen Iris "A" Pack Cubs and Leaders would like to say "Thank You" for your contribution to our program 2017.andrea fleming, mission to seafarers, flinders street, melbourne, fleur de lys, scouting, glen iris, pack cubs

Written to celebrate 75 years of scouting in Moira District.Grey cover, brown writing. Sketch of boys swinging on a rope at Dookie in 1981. Scout Emblem, Australia on back. 64 pagesFront: Scouting. Shepparton 1922 - 1982 Back: scout emblemscouting, shepparton 1922-1982, ford m l, tatura, shepparton scouting

The certificate was issued on 5th November 1977 to Joan Houston of 3rd Sunbury Scouts when she had completed the first stage of her Wood Badge at Keilor. Barry Armstrong has signed the certificate. Joan was a cub leader for 3rd Sunbury Scouts for over 20 years from the 1970s.Small cream cardboard certificate with green lettering that was issued to scout and cub leaders when they had finished a training course in their Wood Badge - Stage 1. The scout insignia is on the top RH corner of the card and an image of an axe in a long of wood in the bottom LH corner. A hole has been punched in the top LH corner.The Scout Association of Australia/Adult Leader Training/Wood Badge - Stage 1.scout association of australia, wood badge certificate, 3rd sunbury cubs, joan houston, sunbury

The Australian Scouts' First Book was produced in the following editions:- (1) Jan 1931, (2) Sept. 1931, (3) Jan 1933, (4) June 1934, (5) Sept 1935, (6) Sept 1938, (7) Nov 1939 and (8) Jan 1941.Joan Filbey Collection: The Australian scouts' first book : complete tenderfoot and second class test instruction - Pages 5 to 76 are intact - Cover and a few pages are missing. The book is a rule and guide book for boy scouts, for example, how to tie knots, how to wear the correct uniform, tests for tenderfoots, signalling, first-aid, Morse code and tests to be undertaken.history, bendigo, scouts, the australian scouts' first book, joan filbey collection

Scrapbook covering the Australian Boy Scouts Jamboree held in Frankston 1934 - 1935newspaper, frankston, jamboree

Photocopies of the front cover and one page of the Australian Boy Scouts Song Bookscouts, scouting

[Hawthorn, Vic.] : The Scout Association of Australia, East Suburban Area, Hawthorn District, District Association, 1993 134 p. : ill., ports. ; 30 cm. non-fictionscouting (youth activity) -- victoria -- hawthorn -- history, scout association of australia. hawthorn district -- history.

Booklet of 47 pages The story of Gilwell in Victoria, by W.D. Kennedy, Published by The Australian Boy Scouts Association, [1963].book, boy scouts association

The Victorian Scout was a monthly magazine produced by the Victorian Branch of the Australian Scout Association.Photographic copy of the cover of the ‘The Victorian Scout’, depicting a Scout opening a door for Prince Phillip. The Scout in the photograph is George Porter, a 1st Kew Scout, who is shown saluting the Prince. ‘The Victorian Scout’ was a monthly magazine for scout leaders. During the Royal Visit of 1956, Scouts were selected to undertake official duties.The Victorian Scout / Melbourne, December, 1956 1st kew scouts, royal visit 1956 (melbourne), scout salutes prince phillip

Official Souvenir Programme for the 11th Australian Scout Jamboree with general information and program of eventsBruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacity14 page Booklet with black and white photos, black text and mapsbruce morgan, mavis morgan, scouts

4th annual report for the Scout Association of Australia, Diamond Valley District, May 1972.Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacityBooklet, 14 p., illus.bruce morgan, mavis morgan, scouts, scouts - diamond valley

Scouts from around the world gather for cultural exchange, outdoor activities, leadership development, and global friendship. The 16th Australian Scout Jamboree was held at the Pax Hill Scout Camp, Ballarat from the 6th of January to 16th January 1992. Over 12,000 scouts and leaders from Australia and overseas attended. Leather key ring with brass plaque16th Australian Jamboree Ballarat 1992scouting, scouts, jamboree, ballarat

Scouts from around the world gather for cultural exchange, outdoor activities, leadership development, and global friendship. The 16th Australian Scout Jamboree was held at the Pax Hill Scout Camp, Ballarat from the 6th of January to 16th January 1992. Over 12,000 scouts and leaders from Australia and overseas attended. Triangle shaped leather patch with lanyardBallarat 1992scouting, scouts, jamboree, ballarat

Scouts from around the world gather for cultural exchange, outdoor activities, leadership development, and global friendship. The 16th Australian Scout Jamboree was held at the Pax Hill Scout Camp, Ballarat from the 6th of January to 16th January 1992. Over 12,000 scouts and leaders from Australia and overseas attended. Metal embossed badge with attachment pins16th Australian Jamboree Ballarat 1992scouting, scouts, jamboree, ballarat

Invitation to Mr & Mrs Morgan dated 1976 to attend the 11th Australian Scout Jamboree Luncheon 4 January 1977Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacityWhite card with green text and black pen writing bruce morgan, mavis morgan, scouts

One Hundred- and four-pages book titled: The Australian scouts' first book. Complete tenderfoot and second-class instructions price 1/9. A drawing of four different scenes of scouts' life on the cover. Aileen and john Ellison Collection.boy scouts, instruction book

This cap belonged to Mark Pullen, a cub scout from Highton, Geelong, Victoria. No information is available on Mark Pullen. In Warrnambool there are three scout groups – Allansford, Norfolk (scout hall at the corner of Raglan Parade and Kepler Street) and Tooram (scout halls at the corner of Timor and Banyan Streets and in Otway Road). Cub scouts in Victoria are aged between 8 and 10. This cap has no known local provenance but is a useful item for display.This is a cap made of dark green wool with narrow gold braid dividing the crown into six sections. A button is missing from the top. The badge on the cap is a circular patch with the scout emblem in yellow and green. The cap is lined with black material with a white centre.Hills Hats Size 7 Name: Mark Pullen Group: 1st Highton Fabric Content all wool Scout Approved Product Made Expressly for the Scout Association of Australia Made in Singapore scouting in australia, scout association of australia, mark pullen, highton, geelong, fleur de lis, fleur de lys

Scouting started in Australia with some informal troops in Western Australia and Victoria in 1907. Scouting was established in Australia in 1908, the year the first Boy Scout training handbook Scouting for Boys was published in England. CHUMS Scout Patrols started forming in Australia in 1908 due to the circulation of CHUMS publication there. R.C. Packer and the Sunday Times in 1908 supported the formation of the League of Boy Scouts. St. Enoch's Presbyterian Church, Mount Morgan, Queensland formed its unit on 23 November 1908.Joan Filbey Collection: The Scouts' first book : complete tenderfoot and second class test instruction - Pages 7 to 106 are intact - Cover and a few pages are missing. The book is a rule and guide book for boy scouts, for example, how to tie knots, how to wear the correct uniform, signalling, first-aid, and tests to be undertaken.history, bendigo, scouts, joan filbey collection, the scouts' first book