1st Berrima
Registered: 25/08/1917. Reformed 04/11/1932
District: Berrima
History
The Scrutineer & Berrima District Press 25/8/1917 said Berrima Scouts under SM Stower had attended a child’s funeral and 26/9/1917 said Troop newly formed by SM Stower of Observatory Hill Troop and held a euchre party and dance on 15 September. In 1918 had a drum and bugle band. The Scrutineer 11/5/1918 was seeking boys 8 to 18 so must have had Cubs or was trying to start pack. In August 1919 Troop given 12 lanyards by Lord Jellicoe and were to have competition as to who would have awarded them, CR Stower SM.
Did not exist in October 1927. Robertson Mail 6/12/1927 said SM Faulkner from 24th Kensington Troop London a recent arrival in Australia was forming Troop at Berrima. Troop laid wreath at 1928 Anzac Day service. Appears to have closed by late 1928 as not at District Flag Competition. Southern Mail 4/11/1932 said a new Troop was being formed at Berrima.
Previous leaders
1928 – 1928 · Cecil Faulkner · Scout Master
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