Historical information

Project Mallee Country was support provided to Operation Raleigh by members of the Army Survey Regiment during the period 4 Mar - 26 May 1987.
This is a reconnaissance report for the Mallee Country Project supporting Operation Raleigh 4 Mar - 26 May 1987. Operation Raleigh is a scheme for International Venturers (Scouts) to develop leadership, self-reliance, initiative and team work while studying Mallee Fowl, Mammal Trapping and Cross Country Trekking. Four Annexes containing sketch maps, personnel lists, photographs and stores lists. Colonel John Blashford-Snell and Prince Charles launched Operation Drake in 1978, running youth projects from ships circumnavigating the globe, to develop self-confidence and leadership through adventure, scientific exploration and community service. In two years 414 young people took part in the round the world voyage, working on land-based projects in 16 countries.
Following the success of Operation Drake, the much more ambitious Operation Raleigh was established in 1984, and ran for five years until 1989.
The success of Operation Raleigh saw it continue on a permanent basis in 1988, with an emphasis on land-based expeditions.
Note a second copy is also at Item 6315 Box 244.

Physical description

A4 Report, beige coloured cover, brown motif of Mallee Fowl, containing typed paper pages, poor quality photocopied photos and diagrams, unbound.