Historical information

Kinnear Ropes (Kinnears Ropeworks) was one of Victoria’s most important industrial manufacturers, a major rope, twine, fibre and synthetic‑yarn producer whose Footscray factory located in Ballarat Road opposite Droop Street operated for a full century (1902–2002).

From the earliest days of Baden‑Powell, rope was one of the Scout’s essential tools.

The use of rope was a foundational skill in Scouting because it taught self‑reliance, teamwork, safety, and outdoor competence.

Significance

This sample Board was donated to the 3rd Sunshine Scout Group by Bill Miller who worked at Geo. Kinnear & Sons.

The sample board hanged in their Scout Hall Nixon Street Sunshine.

Physical description

A masonite display board with 13 different sizes of ropes attached

Inscriptions & markings

Kinnears Ropes
Geo. Kinnear & Sons Pty Ltd 118 King Street Melbourne
3rd Sunshine Scout Group