Alphington Scouts

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Lord Robert Baden-Powell founded the Scouts in 1907 in the UK. Scouting in Alphington began in the 1920s. The original operated out of St Jude's Church and moved around the area. Dan Edgar was the scoutmaster. A mother’s club held events, such as carnivals, to raise fund for the building of a Scout Hall. In 1931, the Adams Street Scout building, built by Mr. Bishop, was opened. Alphington later became the 10th Northcote troop when Alphington came under Northcote council.

Alphington Scouts Hold Queen Carnival (6 Jun 1930). Hurstbridge Advertiser. Page 1. Scouts Australia, The History of Scouting, Retrieved 20 June, 2023, https://scouts.com.au/about/what-is-scouting/history/

Balwyn Heritage Peer Review Stage 2 Draft Report, Retrieved 20 June 2023,

https://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2019-05/32-whitehorse-road-deepdene-scout-hall-citation-preliminary-consultation.pdf

Alphington Community Centre, 3078 History Group presents Walk 2: Lucerne Estate ALPHINGTON HERITAGE WALKS, Retrieved 20 June, 2023,

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5be3a6ecc3c16a7645316708/t/613b07a880486a6005018c55/1631258585393/History+Walk+2+-+LucerneEstate.pdf

1st Alphington Rover's Scouts Club Pack 1932. Taken outside Scout Hall, Adams St, Alphington [LHRN1611]

1st Alphington Rover's Scouts Club Pack 1932. Taken outside Scout Hall, Adams St, Alphington [LHRN1611]

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1st Alphington Scouts 1932. Taken outside Scout Hall, Adams St. Alphington. Includes the Townsend Shield. [LHRN1612]

1st Alphington Scouts 1932. Taken outside Scout Hall, Adams St. Alphington. Includes the Townsend Shield. [LHRN1612]

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1st Alphington Scouts at Woodend camp, Christmas 1928 [LHRN1613]

1st Alphington Scouts at Woodend camp, Christmas 1928 [LHRN1613]

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1st Alphington Scouts outside Scout Den 1927. (Converted cow sheds at Mrs Carlson's place, Geneva Rd, Alphington) [LHRN1614]

1st Alphington Scouts outside Scout Den 1927. (Converted cow sheds at Mrs Carlson's place, Geneva Rd, Alphington) [LHRN1614]

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Image of Alvis Carlson. Assistant Club Master, Alphington Scouts 1929 [LHRN1615]

Alvis Carlson. Assistant Club Master, Alphington Scouts 1929 [LHRN1615]

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1st Alphington Scouts 1927 (Bugle & Drum Band) [LHRN1616]

1st Alphington Scouts 1927 (Bugle & Drum Band) [LHRN1616]

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1st Alphington Scouts 1928 on the Carlson property, Geneva Rd, Alphington. Eddie Candy is the topmost child. [LHRN1617]

1st Alphington Scouts 1928 on the Carlson property, Geneva Rd, Alphington. Eddie Candy is the topmost child. [LHRN1617]

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1st Alphington Scouts by Darebin Creek, 1927. Cub Master is Kittie Shaw. Jack Hearn is 2nd from top, Bill Gilchrist on right and Arthur Howard at the bottom [LHRN1618] .

1st Alphington Scouts by Darebin Creek, 1927. Cub Master is Kittie Shaw. Jack Hearn is 2nd from top, Bill Gilchrist on right and Arthur Howard at the bottom [LHRN1618] .

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1st Alphington Cubs at Cup Day in Greensborough, 1928. Includes Kittie Shaw, Roy & Ron Douglas. [LHRN1619]

1st Alphington Cubs at Cup Day in Greensborough, 1928. Includes Kittie Shaw, Roy & Ron Douglas. [LHRN1619]

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1st Alphington Scouts on Visitor's Day at Scout Camp, Woodend 1928 [LHRN1620]

1st Alphington Scouts on Visitor's Day at Scout Camp, Woodend 1928 [LHRN1620]

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1st Alphington Scouts c.1930

1st Alphington Scouts c.1930 [LHRN1633]

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