1st Adaminaby Alpine / 1st Adaminaby Sea Scouts (1959) / 1st Adaminaby Alpine Air (2011)
Status: Closed
Formed: October 1924.
Registered: 26/08/2008
Closed: 22/04/2013
Scarf: Yellow with Orange and White bands
District: Monaro
History
(1) In December 1923 Rev Canon Hirst took number of 1st Monaro Scouts to Adaminaby, subsequently 19 boys were invested as ‘tenderfoots’ and will form basis of troop. Scouters Gazette October 1924 lists new troop forming. Rev Herbert Brown SM from October 1924. In 1939 Harry Dawson an original 1st Tumbarumba scout became ASM at Adaminaby.
(2) The Biz 18/11/1959 said Sea Scout Troop had been formed at Adaminaby.
(3) 1st Adaminaby Alpine Air Scouts registered 26/8/2008 / closed 22/4/2013. In 2011 called Alpine Air scouts when visited by Governor General (Gov General’s program 15/10/2011).
From Trove - The Bega District News (NSW : 1923 - 1955) Fri 19 Nov 1954 Page 1
“EAGLEHAWK SCOUT GROUP
The Executive Committee of the Far South District Boy Scouts' Association, was told, on Thursday night last week, that a group has been formed at Eaglehawk, near Adaminaby, and that every eligible boy in that settlement is now a member.
The Committee confirmed and approved the registration of the Eaglehawk Group, its initial numbers being 18 Cubs and 17 Scouts. The following warrants will be issued in the Group: I. W. McKenzie, G.S.M.; L. E. Mathews, S.M.; A. J. West, A.S.M.; D. I. Mathews, C.M.; E. Thompson A.C.M.
Other warrants to be issued to two scouters of the Cooma Group, H. J. Huggett, A.S.M.; H. N. O'Brien, A.S.M.
CHAIRMAN'S OUTLINE
The Chairman, Mr. L. J. Kimber, gave an outline of what had been done about the Bombala Group, and he and Commissioner Fisher undertook to take steps to attempt to revive the movement in that centre. Failing this, they were empowered to take control of the Group's funds and equipment to be held in trust.
The resignation of Eden Scoutmaster D. L. Chalmers, who has been transferred to Sydney, was received, and the Secretary was instructed to write a suitable letter of thanks to Mr. Chalmers.
District Commissioner Fisher told of having visited the Group, and told the meeting that former Bega Scouter, Keith Evans, has agreed to take over the Eden Troop, and will apply for a fresh warrant.
The Reverend Buck was welcomed, and agreed to apply for a warrant as G.S.M., 1st. Bega, and in the meantime, he will act in that capacity.
As the Tathra Group is now disbanded, District Commissioner Fisher agreed to collect the funds and any assets of the Group to be held in trust by the Committee. Commissioner Fisher will examine the position in regard to reforming a Group at Moruya.
RECENT APPOINTMENTS
The following examiners and instructors were appointed by the Committee: Instructors, 1st Eaglehawk, Mr. C. Connor (First Aid and Handcrafts), Mr. W. Simpson Signalling and Knotting); Examiners, Eden Group, Mr. R. C. Bell (Ambulance Badge), Mr. I. L. Simme (Oarsman's Badge).
The secretary advised that 54 badges had been passed since April 1 this year. They were from: Bega Troop three; Bega Pack seven; Cooma Group 35; Eden Group four; Narooma Group five.”
From Trove - The Manaro Mercury, and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser (NSW : 1862 - 1931) Mon 24 Dec 1923 Page 2
“The Rev. Canon Hirst proceeded to Adaminaby on Thursday, taking a number of the 1st Manaro Boy Scouts, who were entertained by the residents at tea. Subsequently 19 boys were initiated as "Tenderfoots" and will form the 1st Adaminaby troop of the Scout movement.”
Previous leaders
1924 – ? · Herbert Brown · Scout Master
1939 – ? · Harry Dawson · Assistant Scout Master
1954 – ? · A. J. West · Assistant Scout Master
1954 – ? · D. I. Mathews · Cub Master
1954 – ? · E. Thompson · Assistant Cub Master
1954 – ? · I. W. Mckenzie · Group Scout Master
1954 – ? · L. E. Mathews · Scout Master
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