1st Quaama
Status: Closed
Registered: 30/04/1932
Closed: 1939?
History
Application for SM warrant received early 1932 from R Paton, he was SM in 1934 but warrant not issued till 1936. 1932 District Annual report said started 30/4/1932 but Bega District News 7/4/1932 said Troop existed then. Formation of Troop listed in World News 11/5/1932. Attended 1st combined Far South Coast camp (at Merimbula) in January 1933.
Had 14 Scouts/1 Leader in June 1933. Attended District camp Easter 1934, won District camp in October 1935, performed at community concert in June 1935. Only Troop in 1935. 1 Scout (Paton) attended Melbourne Jamboree in 1935. Attended HR Lee Flag Camp in 1935 (SCT 19/4/1935). Won camp trophy at Far South Coast camp in 1935. Won HJ Bate Cup for athletics in 1935 & 1936. District Commissioner visited group in March 1936. 1936 District Annual report 30/6/1936 said had 12 Scouts/1 Leader but not functioning as leader unable to attend meetings and some boys left area. In 1939 SM R Paton transferred to 1st Cobargo.
Previous leaders
? – 1936 · C. R. Austen · Scout Master
1932 – 1935 · Robert B. Paton · Assistant Scout Master
1935 – ? · Robert B. Paton · Campers Licence
1935 – 1938 · Robert B. Paton · Scout Master
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