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Clothing - Port Melbourne Scouts, The Scout Shop, 1955 - 1956
Historical information
When the donor first joined the Scouts the uniform was blue. It was then discovered that they weren't Sea Scouts and the uniform was changed to khaki. The donor was on duty as a scout at the Melbourne Olympic games and attended the Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park before the Olympics. He wore the shirt and one of the scarves at the 1956 Olympic games in Melbourne. Other outfits were worn at 1955/56 Pan Pacific jamboree.
Physical description
.01 - Navy Blue Scout shirt with short sleeves, many badges including the 1955/56 Pan Pacific Jamboree at Clifford park, and 1st Port Melbourne Scouts.
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