Historical information

The Victorian Scout was a monthly magazine produced by the Victorian Branch of the Australian Scout Association.

Physical description

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.

Inscriptions & markings

The Victorian Scout / Melbourne, December, 1956