Historical information
The Sunshine District Scouts Association was the formal coordinating body for all Scout groups in the Sunshine region — covering Sunshine, Tottenham, Albion, Braybrook, Deer Park, and St Albans — from the mid‑20th century until the statewide restructuring of Scout districts in the 1990s–2000s.
It acted as the administrative, training, and event organising hub for the western suburbs’ Scout troops and was one of the most active Scout districts in metropolitan Melbourne.
The District Association was responsible for:
Coordinating local Scout groups
Managing leaders and training
Organising district camps, competitions, and parades
Maintaining Scout halls and equipment
Representing Sunshine in statewide Scouting governance
Significance
The Sunshine District Scouts Association was made up of the following Troops (As at 1967).
1st Sunshine - Martin Street Sunshine - Scarf Dark Blue with Grey Braid
2nd Sunshine (St. Mark's Own) St. Marks Church Hall Anderson Road Sunshine - Scarf Grey with Maroon Braid
3rd Sunshine - Devonshire Road Street Sunshine - Scarf Maroon with Yellow
4th Sunshine - Ravenhall Street Braybrook - Scarf Navy Blue with Red and White Braid
5th Sunshine - Barclay Reserve King Edward Avenue Albion - Scarf Yellow with Blue Braid and Group Emblem on Back
7th Sunshine (Our Lady's Own) Our lady's own Youth Centre Devonshire Road Sunshine - Scarf Green with Red and Gold Braid
8th Sunshine (1st Deer Park) - Scout Hall Station Road Deer Park - Scarf Grey with Maroon and Grey Braid
10th Sunshine - Scout Hall Errington Reserve Percy Street St. Albans - Scarf (No Details)
12th Sunshine - Dempster Park Hall Phoenix Street Sunshine North - Scarf Heliotrope with Red Braid
14th Sunshine (St. Peter Chanels Own) - Blanche Street Ardeer - Scarf Green with Black Braid
15th Sunshine (1st Greek) - Cubs Castley Hall Glengala Road Sunshine West & Scouts J. R. Parsons Reserve Scout Hall (Temporary) Stanford Street Sunshine - Scarf (No Details)
Physical description
Printed booklet
Publication type
non-fiction
Inscriptions & markings
Sunshine District Boy Scout Association 1966 - 1967 Official Year book
