1st Bega
Status: Closed
Registered: 07/04/1921
Closed: ?
Hall: 84 Gipps St Bega
Scarf: Orange base, ½ in emerald green border, white stripe, no gap
District: Far South
History
Formed 7 April 1921. Bega Standard 11/10/1921 said Rev LMK Mills SM. Bega District News 17/11/1924 said Scouts had been in existence over 4 years so possibly started late 1920. Rego card says Troop registered 2/4/1921, Crew 15/10/1931, Pack 19/10/1939. Hall at Gipp St. South Coast list of registrations said Pack registered 13/8/1935. Pack & Troop reregistered 30/6/1938, Unit registered 16/6/1931 and Venturer unit 30/4/1964. SM Rev LMK Mills, and 7 Scouts went to Adelaide Corroboree in January 1924. Had cubs and scouts in 1924. In January 1925 17 Scouts and SM Mills went to Southern District Muster at Port Kembla. In March 1925 Rev Mills transferred to Nowra and new acting SM Mr Jenkins, troop leader Cliff Rood. 15 Bega Scouts went to Eden for camp 26/12/1925- 5/1/1926. In April 1926 Cliff Rood ASM, A Jenkins SM. Group Committee formed 3/6/1926 to raise funds by dances/ concerts. Became part of South Coast District 7/12/1925. In 1929 Rev J Done SM.
In January 1930 truck bringing 20 Scouts from Port Kembla Corroboree had puncture and Scouts had to wait in rain while driver went to Nowra for new tube. In 1931 GSM Rev Done also Assistant District commissioner. Bega District News 1/10/1931 said Bega Rovers formed some months ago had 1st Investitures on 29/9/1931 at Rover Den at Rectory, Dr Cummins was invested as RSL by ADC Canon Done and then Dr Cummins invested 8 Rovers. In January 1932 13 Scouts/ 19 Cubs and Canon Done had week long camp at Brogo River. In April 1932, Kings Scout badge awarded to Cyril Burcher, A T Underhill (a Scout) became ASM (He was running patrol at Angledale) and a Local Association was formed at a public meeting with Mayor as President.
In 1933 12 Scouts and SM N Alcock went to District camp at Merimbula. 1933 SC Annual report said Group declined after Rev Done left area and had 18 Scouts, 4 Rovers and 2 Leaders. In mid-1935 scouts had not been meeting for several months due to lack of a leader and Cubs being run by Rover Don Wilkinson, needed SM and RSL. Bega Scouts and leaders G Johnston & D Wilkinson at District Camp October 1935. Not functioning in 1937 as leaders had left district. Troop and Pack reformed 30/6/1938 with 14 Cubs/ 16 Scouts, G Gough SM. District Commissioner visited Group in March 1936. Group reformed mid-1938, had 3 Patrols (Rosellas, Peacocks, Eagles)/ 16 Scouts on roll and 4 others joining and had LCM about to form Pack. In January 1929 20 Scouts went to Bradfield Jamboree.
Had Cubs, Scout and Rovers in 1935. Had 17 Cubs/16 Scouts/3 Rovers/2 Leaders in 1936, 14CUBS/61S/1L in 1938, 15CUBS/24S/2L in 1939, 24CUBS/37S/5L in 1940, 16CUBS/21S/4L in 1941, 16CUBS/28S/5L in 1942, 22s/3L in 1943 25CUBS/39S/5L in 1944, 25CUBS/30S/3L in 1945, 15CUBS/ 37S/5L in 1946, 14CUBS/45S/5L in 1947, 27CUBS/49S/6L in 1948, 30CUBS/45S/6L in 1949, 28CUBS/ 24 S/3L in 1950, 34CUBS/24S/4L in 1951, 22CUBS/26S/5L in 1952, 18CUBS/19S/5L in 1953, 21CUBS/28S/6L in 1954, 21CUBS/28S/6L in 1955, 30CUBS/28S/9L in 1956, 36CUBS/32S/5L in 1957, 28CUBS/27S/8 Sen /6L in 1958, 91 members in 1960, 58 in 1961, 68 in 1962, 84 in 1963, 73 in 1964, 43 in 1965, 53 in 1966, 73 in 1968, 74 in 1969, 86 in 1970, 91 in 1971, 83 in 1972, 77 in 1973, 14CUBS/16S/ 8V/5L in 1987, 55Y/7L in 1989, 45Y/7L in 1990, 27CUBS/14S/7L in 1991, 31CUBS/20S/ 8L in 1992.
1939 SC Annual Report said suffering setbacks due to lack of continuity. In April 1942 Scouts 1943 SC annual report said pack (16 Cubs/1 Leader) closed as Leader left town. 1944 SC Annual report said Pack restarted 20/8/1943 with 25 Cubs and Miss Loveday CM. In 1944 had use of Police Boys
club gym. 1954 SC annual report said new hall opened that year 1962 South Coast Annual report
said Group had purchased Military drill hall for £2,500. Had been renting that hall for years.
Senior Troop registered April 1964 with B Spooner SSL /deregistered June 1965. South Coast Annual Report 1965 said Seniors not functioning but hoping to revive. Venturer Unit registered 27/9/1978 with William Taylor VL and in June 1984 with Kenneth Blyton VL / deregistered August 1994. Joey Mob registered June 1998 with Jennifer Taylor SL. Hall at 84 Gipps St.
Previous leaders
1921 – ? · L. Mills · Scout Master
1929 – 1930 · J. (Rev) Done · Scout Master
1930 – ? · J. (Rev) Done · Campers Licence
1930 – 1931 · J. (Rev) Done · Group Scout Master
1931 – ? · Clifton E. A. Rood · Scout Master
1931 – ? · George Cummins · Rover Leader
1931 – 1933 · Garth R. A. Rood · Assistant Scout Master
1931 – 1934 · A. T. Underhill · Assistant Scout Master
1932 – ? · N. L. Hancock · Assistant Scout Master
1932 – ? · Norman L. Alcock · Campers Licence
1932 – ? · Norman L. Alcock · Assistant Scout Master
1935 – ? · N. A. Britten · Group Scout Master
1935 – 1936 · Donald Wilkinson · Assistant Cub Leader
1935 – 1936 · George R. Johnston · Scout Master
1937 – 1937 · Ray Oke · Assistant Cub Leader
1938 – 1939 · Gordon Gough · Scout Master
1939 – 1940 · Fred Land · Group Scout Master
1939 – 1941 · Mona Cochrane · Cub Master
1939 – 1941 · Mona James · Lady Cub Master
1939 – 1941 · William Cobcroft · Scout Master
1939 – 1942 · Dorothy (B.) James · Assistant Cub Leader
1940 – ? · Mervyn Davis · Group Scout Master
1940 – 1940 · Mervyn Davis · Assistant Scout Master
1940 – 1947 · Ronald Rheinberger · Assistant Scout Master
1943 – 1943 · Beryl Gotz · Cub Master
1943 – 1944 · Charles Dann · Scout Master
1944 – ? · J. Abbotsmith · Assistant Scout Master
1944 – 1946 · Charles Innes · Scout Master
1945 – ? · Mary Perry · Assistant Lady Cub Master
1945 – 1947 · Marjorie Loveday · Lady Cub Master
1946 – ? · Alwyn Warren · Assistant Scout Master
1946 – ? · Garth R. A. Rood · Scout Master
1946 – 1946 · Carrol Gibbons · Assistant Scout Master
1947 – 1953 · Charles Austen · Group Scout Master
1947 – 1960 · Carrol Gibbons · Scout Master
1949 – ? · J. M. Sunter · Assistant Scout Master
1951 – ? · L. D. Robinson · Assistant Scout Master
1951 – ? · N. S. Fisher · Assistant Scout Master
1951 – ? · R. K. Riseborough · Assistant Cub Leader
1951 – 1953 · Noel Umback · Assistant Cub Master
1953 – 1962 · Noel Umback · Cub Master
1955 – ? · J. (Rev) Buck · Group Scout Master
1955 – 1958 · John Harrison-Brown · Assistant Cub Leader
1955 – 1960 · James A. Rixon · Assistant Scout Master
1956 – ? · A. J. Millard · Assistant Scout Master
1959 – ? · W. Simpson · Assistant Scout Master
1959 – 1960 · John R. Pratley · Assistant Scout Master
1959 – 1963 · H Hanson · Assistant Cub Leader
1960 – ? · Carrol Gibbons · Group Scout Master
1960 – ? · S. Rood · Assistant Scout Master
1960 – 1962 · James A. Rixon · Scout Master
1962 – ? · B. L. Barlow · Assistant Cub Leader
1962 – ? · J. Rood · Assistant Scout Master
1962 – 1964 · D. Cole · Scout Master
1962 – 1964 · K. L. Brown · Cub Master
1962 – 1965 · James A. Rixon · Group Scout Master
1962 – 1966 · Noel Umback · Assistant Cub Master
1962 – 1973 · William K. Blacker · Assistant Scout Master
1964 – ? · J. Rood · Assistant Scout Master
1964 – ? · R. Plevey · Assistant Scout Master
1964 – ? · S. Rood · Assistant Scout Master
1964 – 1966 · Bernard G. Spooner · Senior Scout Leader
1964 – 1969 · Rodney W. Plumb · Assistant Cub Master
1966 – 1968 · Eileen J. Warburton · Assistant Cub Master
1966 – 1969 · Rodger J. Ubrihien · Assistant Scout Master
1966 – 1979 · Noel Umback · Cub Master
1967 – ? · Ralph J. C. Hutton · Group Scout Master
1967 – 1969 · M. L. Laird · Senior Scout Leader
1967 – 1969 · William L. Laird · Senior Scout Leader
1967 – 1978 · Noeline R. Somerville · Assistant Cub Master
1968 – ? · L. A. Hazelwood · Assistant Cub Leader
1968 – 1969 · Isabel A. (nee HAYES) Hazelwood · Assistant Cub Master
1968 – 1970 · Doris E. Dibley · Assistant Cub Master
1969 – 1969 · Lynnette Adams · Assistant Cub Master
1969 – 1969 · Michael J. Carroll · Assistant Scout Master
1969 – 1969 · Rodney Adams · Assistant Scout Master
1969 – 1969 · Ronald J. Shaw · Scout Master
1970 – 1973 · Robert K. Flood · Scout Master
1971 – ? · Sidney A. Hergenhan · Assistant Scout Master
1971 – 1973 · David J. R. Best · Assistant Cub Leader
1971 – 1973 · Pamela M. Best · Assistant Cub Leader
1971 – 1975 · Eileen G. Backhouse · Assistant Cub Master
1973 – ? · John G. Rodwell · Assistant Scout Leader
1973 – ? · Robert E. Collins · Senior Scout Leader
1973 – ? · William K. Blacker · Scout Leader
1973 – 1978 · William J. Taylor · Assistant Scout Leader
1978 – 1981 · William J. Taylor · Venturer Leader
1979 – ? · Betty A. R. Willis · Assistant Cub Leader
1979 – ? · Evelyn Muir · Assistant Cub Leader
1979 – ? · Rodger Unrihien · Assistant Cub Leader
1979 – 1981 · Harry A. Knight · Assistant Cub Leader
1979 – 1981 · Rodger J. Ubrihien · Assistant Cub Leader
1980 – ? · Denis C. Britten · Assistant Cub Leader
1980 – 1984 · Kenneth L. Blyton · Scout Leader
1981 – ? · Christine M. Bumble · Assistant Cub Leader
1981 – ? · Dianne M. Kearnes · Assistant Cub Leader
1981 – 1991 · Christine M. Rumble · Assistant Cub Leader
1981 – 1993 · Glenda Blyton · Assistant Cub Leader
1982 – 1994 · Brian J. Sirl · Cub Leader
1983 – 1984 · Henry L. Lucas · Assistant Scout Leader
1983 – 1984 · Robert J. Reid · Assistant Scout Leader
1983 – 1984 · Rodger J. Ubrihien · Assistant Cub Leader
1983 – 1985 · Ronald K. Holzhauser · Assistant Scout Leader
1984 – ? · Elizabeth Paterson-Wheeler
1984 – ? · Laurel W. Campbell · Assistant Venturer Leader
1984 – ? · Margaret A. Broadbent · Assistant Scout Leader
1984 – ? · Margaret Boardbent · Assistant Scout Leader
1984 – ? · Ronald J. Bewsell · Group Leader
1984 – ? · Russell J. Napper · Assistant Scout Leader
1984 – 1985 · Henry L. Lucas · Scout Leader
1984 – 1985 · Kenneth L. Blyton · Venturer Leader
1985 – ? · Frederick Davis · Assistant Scout Leader
1985 – ? · Kenneth L. Blyton · Assistant Venturer Leader
1985 – ? · Paul Farrell · Assistant Cub Leader
1985 – ? · Sharyn Whiting · Assistant Cub Leader
1985 – 1991 · Paula J. Farrell · Assistant Cub Leader
1985 – 1993 · Patricia Henderson · Assistant Scout Leader
1985 – 1993 · Stephan White · Assistant Cub Leader
1985 – 1993 · Thomas Henderson · Group Leader
1986 – ? · Paul James
1986 – 1993 · Judith Richards · Assistant Cub Leader
1987 – 1991 · John Gill · Venturer Leader
1987 – 2005 · Geoffrey W. Vaughan · Assistant Cub Leader
1988 – 1990 · Jennine Childs · Assistant Cub Leader
1989 – ? · Susan Lowler · Provisional Leader (Cubs)
1994 – ? · Brian J. Sirl · Assistant Cub Leader
1994 – 1994 · Garry Backhouse · Assistant Cub Leader
1994 – 1996 · Alfred Moon · Scout Leader
1994 – 2001 · Keith Motbey · Assistant Cub Leader
1994 – 2007 · Garry Backhouse · Cub Leader
1997 – ? · David Johnson · Assistant Scout Leader
1997 – ? · Karen Shield · Assistant Joey Scout Leader
1997 – 1999 · Donald Walker · Scout Leader
1997 – 2001 · Ian Marshall · Assistant Scout Leader
1997 – 2001 · Marea Russell · Group Leader
1998 – 1999 · Anthony Rettke · Assistant Scout Leader
1998 – 2000 · Jennifer Russell · Assistant Joey Scout Leader
1998 – 2000 · Jennifer Taylor · Joey Scout Leader
1998 – 2000 · Michelle Russell · Assistant Cub Leader
1999 – 2007 · Anthony Rettke · Scout Leader
2000 – 2002 · Michelle Russell · Assistant Joey Scout Leader
2000 – 2003 · Jennine Childs · Assistant Cub Leader
2000 – 2010 · Jennifer Russell · Assistant Scout Leader
2001 – 2005 · Pamela Hahne · Assistant Cub Leader
2002 – 2004 · Jennifer Taylor · Joey Scout Leader
2003 – 2007 · Jennine Childs · Associate Leader
2004 – ? · Pamela Lawler · Joey Scout Leader
2004 – 2007 · Judy Rettke · Assistant Cub Leader
2005 – 2005 · Daniel Salter · Trainee Leader (Cub Scout)
2006 – 2008 · Kerryn Constable · Assistant Cub Leader
2007 – ? · Jennine Childs · Assistant Cub Leader
2010 – ? · Patrick Aberdeen · Trainee Leader (Scout)
2019 – ? · Gary Pearce · Leader in Charge
? – 1927 · W. McCulloch
? – 1928 · C. Rood · Scout Master
? – 1952 · W. F. Birch · Group Scout Master
? – 1970 · Louise-Marie K. Tournay · Assistant Cub Master
? – 1982 · Brian J. Sirl · Assistant Cub Leader
? – 1992 · Margaret A. Broadbent · Assistant Venturer Leader
? – 1994 · John Bateman · Scout Leader
? – 1996 · Kerry Grant · Trainee Leader (Joey Scout)
? – 2008 · Gregory Roberts · Assistant Scout Leader
? – ? · Bruce A. Miller · Assistant Cub Leader
? – ? · Daryl Raatz · Assistant Cub Leader
? – ? · Elizabeth Paterson · Assistant Venturer Leader
? – ? · Gary R. Goodwin · Senior Scout Leader
? – ? · Jennifer L. Armstrong · Assistant Cub Leader
? – ? · Jennifer Taylor · Scout Leader
? – ? · Julie Slater · Assistant Cub Leader
? – ? · Lenore M. Kirby · Assistant Cub Leader
? – ? · Leon Jones · Cub Leader
? – ? · Lynette Irving · Assistant Scout Leader
? – ? · Lynnette Smith · Assistant Cub Leader
? – ? · Margaret I. D. Booth · Assistant Venturer Leader
? – ? · Michael L. Elliott · Assistant Cub Leader
? – ? · Michael Preo · Assistant Venturer Leader
? – ? · Michelle Bonomi · Cub Leader
? – ? · Trevor W. Muller · Assistant Venturer Leader
Awards
Cub Scout Grey Wolf Award
2011 · Nathanial Raatz, Quin Robinson
2012 · Tristan Oesch, Luke Walters
2013 · Harrison Marshall, Luke Meyers
2015 · Aaron Leiper, Bailey Sirl
Kings/Queens Scouts
1932 · C. Burcher
1951 · Jimmy Rixon
1952 · James Rixon
1969 · Antony Davis
1970 · Gregory Davis
Medal of Merit
1995 · Brian Sirl
Certificate of Merit
1991 · Brian Sirl
1992 · Margaret Broadbent
1998 · Geoffrey Vaughan
Thanks Badge
1964 · F. Rixon
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