1st Towamba Valley
Status: Closed
Registered: 20/10/1949
Closed: ????
Hall: Recreation Centre, Burragate
History
Were Lones at Towamba in 1943. In August 1948 Doug Whitby of Towamba Valley Lone Scouts spoke at meeting to form Towamba Youth Council. In October 1948 Lones had had hike to top of Jingera Rock and were planning camp at Pambula. In November 1948 2 Patrols formed – Curlews (Wayne Umback leader, George Foster 2nd) and Bellbirds (Doug Whitby leader, Clive McDonald 2nd. In April 1949 had had camp at Pambula, Wayne Umback had resigned, and it was decided Patrol meetings to be held at each of 4 centres Wyndham, Towamba, Rocky Hill, Burragate once a month. In May 1949 decided that each centre to have own Patrol and they were to meet together at Valley Play centre once each month, GSM Charles Austin, Acting ASM Don Plevey. In July 1949 Patrols met on 2nd & 4th Fridays at each centre with adult helpers and competitions between Patrols to be held on play centre days. On 3/9/1949 District Commissioner visited Valley play centre and he and 2 Bega Scouts showed Cubs/Scouts tent pitching and how to open and conduct Troop meeting. Troop registered 20/10/1949 and met at Recreation Centre, Burragate. Troop at Far South District camp October 1949. Located west of Eden.
Previous leaders
1949 – 1950 · L. Lang · Scout Master
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