1st Tudor House/ 1st Tudor House (Moss Vale)
Status: Closed
Registered: 01/04/1935
Closed: 1972
Hall: Tudor House School, 6480 Illawarra Hwy, Moss Vale
Scarf: Royal blue base, ¼ in red border, no gap, ¼ in white stripe
History
Early Troop formed in 1924 as provided Guard of Honour at opening of Moss Vale Public School Bazaar by Lady de Chair (wife of NSW Governor) in May 1924. Troop closed after a few years and reopened again in early 1935. Troop registered 15/7/1935 with 26 Scouts / C Cornwall a Baden Powell Rover to be SM. For 12 months SM Cornwall travelled from Sydney to Tudor House weekly (total 6500 miles) to run Scouts and in 1936 he became part of teaching staff. Easter 1936 went to Area camp at Rocky Basin. Cub Pack started 30/6/1938 with 17 Cubs /G Perry CM. 1936 South Coast Annual report said were doing all their Scouting outdoors and had 50 Scouts/1 Leader and 1939 report said every pupil at school was Cub or Scout including State Governor Lord Wakehurst’s son (a Scout). In 1940 had 21 Cubs, 53 Scouts/2 Leaders. Took part in State Handicrafts Exhibition in 1935.
The Scrutineer & Berrima District Press said:
- 21/9/1940 Council had given approval to erect a scout hut at the school.
- 1/11/1944 Mr Orr SM, Every Sunday was Scout Day
1944 Tablelands District camp was held at the School. Cubs equal 1st at 1947 Pax Flag competition. Hut for Cubs built in bush setting by parents / former Cubs and called “Rutherford Hut”, it was opened by Chief Commissioner V C Fairfax on 22/2/1964 and still exists. There was a timber building used by Scouts that was built in 1940 by Mr Cheetham (carpentry teacher).
Had 40 Scouts/1 Rover in 1937, 17 Cubs/52 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1938, 22 Cubs/51 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1939, 21 Cubs/53 Scouts/4 Leaders in 1940, 17 Cubs/63 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1941, 19 Cubs/51 Scouts/5 Leaders in 1942, 24 Cubs/50 Scouts/4 Leaders in 1943, 20 Cubs/53 Scouts/4 Leaders in 1944, 21 Cubs/60 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1945, 24 Cubs/25 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1946, 30 Cubs/26 Scouts/3 Leaders in 1947, 24 Cubs/25 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1948, 24 Cubs/25 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1949, 50 Cubs/25 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1950, 56 Cubs/25 Scouts/3 Leaders in 1951, 48 Cubs/27 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1952, 30 Cubs/24 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1955, 45 Cubs/32 Scouts/3 Leaders in 1957, 40 Cubs/32 Scouts/2 Leaders in 1958, 75 members in 1960, 74 in 1961, 64 in 1962, 63 in 1963, 65 in 1964, 70 in 1965, 73 in 1966, 59 in 1967, 41 in 1968, 52 in 1969, 44 in 1970, 50 in 1971.
‘B’ Pack formed 1950. In 1950 had 2 teams in Pax Challenge Flag competition at South Coast & Tableland Cub Jungle Day at Mt Keira Camp on 4/3/1950. In 1950 A Strode obtained CM warrant, wood badges presented to Gypsy Rutherford and Ian Gamson. In 1952 had 27 Scouts under SM Peter Connelly / 48 Cubs under Miss Olive Elizabeth (Gypsy) Rutherford, in 1953 new SM was John Maffey and had 25 Scouts and 54 Cubs, in 1954 had 28 Scouts and 2 Packs (58 Cubs) both run by Miss Gypsy Rutherford. Pack closed in 1972 due to death of CL Miss Gypsy Rutherford. Scarf royal blue base, ¼ in red border, no gap, ¼ in white stripe and these colours were based on the original house colours at the school.
The school magazine The Tudorian reported as follows
1942
Lent Term
“During term welcomed to Troop Mr Franz Lang who has applied to HQ for warrant as ASM. He had been a scout in Austria”. “Our mobile unit - Toby and the farm cart – is doing a good job on Sundays now that the truck is resting”.
“Patrol Competition
Patrol PL Points
Eagles Prell minor 542
Panthers Massie 535
Thrushes Saunders 534
Butchers Bird Prell major 531
Magpies Cant 530
Seagulls Street 502
Coachwhips Lysaght 498
Kookaburras Harvey 497
Cubs - Do you know where the cubs meet? If not you need only stand somewhere in the vicinity of the school and listen for the Grand Howl. The volume raised by the 18 cubby voices is enough to direct visitors from all points of the compass. All cubs now invested.”
Sixers Chris Cullen, Michael Attfield, Hugh Harris all working hard to set up “ Elaborate and efficient six corners. Some have tried their hand at erecting ovens and hot water systems. Because of attempt to become more or less self-sufficient we have abandoned ‘round table’ and sumptuous midday meal is served in six corners.
One day after drought broke Cubs went exploring especially at creek but alas some became too adventurous and landed up “In it up to the neck”. Abandoned such excursions till Akela & Baloo have proved themselves at Lifesaving.
Scout Troop Leader JL Allen, Patrol leaders W McIntyre, A Carr, J Street, P Saunders, P Harvey, J Lysaght, H Massie, C Prell, P Cant, H Prell.
Trinity Term
TL, PLS as per Lent term
Scouts - greatly missed Mr Karslake this term, glad to see him last Sunday quiet recovered from his long bout of illness. In SM absence have not been idle. About to build bridge across creek. Worried about lack of rope seeking help getting sash cord. Have cut, carried and erected a flag pole at campsite, cut it at Mrs Tidwell’s nursery and have built water tank behind hut, tank presented by Mr H Massie. Under Mr Cheetham’s guidance it was installed by PL’s Massie & Saunders who had their reward in the form of an unexpected bath during opening & Christening ceremony.
Patrol Competition Eagles 213, Magpies 204, Butcher birds 195, Kookaburras 194, Panthers 191, Seagulls 190, Thrushes 189, Coachwhips 174.
Cubs - Very naked Totem pole soon to be decorated with proficiency badges ribbons. Sixes Red, Blues, Greens. Blue top marks this term. For 3 weeks Pack sadly depleted by measles, 1 Sunday only 7 Cubs.
Michaelmas Term
Tl, PLS same as Lent term
Scouts - due to wet weather haven’t finished bridge. Patrol Competition Eagles 226, Panthers 220, Seagulls 217, Butcherbirds 215, Magpies 213, Thrushes 207, Kookaburras 197, Coachwhips 190.
Cubs - “Life is not however entirely without mishaps, one overactive member of Red Six trying either to display his Six colour to advantage or to render Baloo a little more “Saucy” upset a whole bottle of tomato sauce down her neck. Baloo recovered eventually but the sauce took a great deal of removing.” 1 day Pack visited by Mr Clemens ADC who came to present Akela’s warrant. Dougan Livingston went up to Scouts, 5 new boys invested into Pack. Green Six won Six competition.
1943
Lent Term
TL H Prell, PLs J Street, D Yates, J Paton, J Fraser, W Ranker, B Archer, A Tooth, R Henty
Sixers J Puleston Jones, J Emery, A Paton
Scouts – Cubs moved to new location across Junior Cricket oval close to Fairfax Lane, effected without mishap, Troop and matilda lending their services for Afternoon. Have secured spars to finish bridge, lashed decking into place. On 1 May TL & PLs went to Bowral to take part in District Rally.
Trinity Term
TL, PLS Etc as per Lent term
Scouts - Bridge temporary rope decking erected, will construct permanent and more rigid platform next term. Troop have been supplementing school wood supply by stumping.
Cubs - Learning to skip seems to be a difficulty and many and varied are the contortions indulged in by boys with a rope. Red Six won competition. Mr Anthony Hordern presented a magnificent blue enamel Hot water boiler complete with lid & Tap and this presented to Red Six. Akela missed & unable to visit often.
Michaelmas Term
Scouts - Hikes to Kellys Creek , Mt Ashby, long hike to Nortons Gully. On 30/10/1943 to campfire at camp. No camp due to heavy rain. Patrol Competition – Magpies 85, Eagle 81, Thrushes 79, Rosellas 79, Falcons 75, Kookaburras 74, Coachwhips 72, Seagulls 69.
Cubs - Only 4 Cubs at mid-term so visited Troop . Green Six won Six competition.
1944
Lent Term
TL R Henty, Pls F Burton, S Heath, P Allen, S Cullen, M Attfield, B Barton, W Davy , R Rutherford. Sixers R Albert , A Caselberg, E Litchfield.
Scouts – Good weather every Sunday out of doors, had hikes to Mt Burrawang & Gunrock Creek. “Meals have been tasty, well cooked and well served – with the exception of the damper that had to be cut with a tomahawk!”
Patrol Competition 1st Falcons, 2nd Coachwhips, 3rd Thrushes. Winner to receive new trophy “Tudor Banner”.
Cubs - Green Six won competition. Decided early in term to look about for a more sheltered site as we still have vivid memories of the days when the westerly wind took everything before it. Fence put around their site.
Trinity Term
Leaders as per Lent term
Asking for loan of tents, ground sheets, haversacks so 40 boys can go to District camp in School grounds on 30 September
Scouts - hike to Rough Gully , Patrols went by different routes and met at same place. Patrol Competition: Coachwhips 293, Kookaburras 280, Rosellas 254, Falcons 250, Magpies 248, Seagulls, Eagles & Thrushes 237.
Cubs - Red Six won Six competition Prize was a hat rack. Had 2 hikes and a treasure hunt.
Michaelmas Term
Scouts - had Scout camp at school. SM Baynes left at end of Trinity term. Had treasure hunt & observation test. Thrushes won Patrol Competition.
Cubs - Green Six won Six competition.
1945
July
Tl R Henty, Senior PLs M Atttfield, H Crouch, C Cullen, G Henderson, H Harris. Junior PLs D Power, P Donkin, G Wise, T Donnelly. Sixers E Litchfield, H Harrison, A Sade
1952
Mid-Year
Cubs - 1st Pack, “We are very fond of animals, but we do wish they weren’t so fond of our jungle! “Akela would like to know why it always storms when she takes the Cubs camping. Red Six won Cub flag.
2nd Pack. Several Cubs have 2nd Star
On 8 March new SM Mr Maffey welcomed
Michaelmas Term
Scout theme for term – Observation. Sent patrol to Jamboree at Greystanes
1953
Lent Term
Goodbye to Mr Conolly at start of year. New SM Mr Maffey previously ASM 2nd Edgecliff. Only 7 Scouts returned from last year. 15 Cubs & 4 new boys joined Troop. New Patrol formed at start of year with Peter Galbraith as PL. Built bridge over creek near school. Scouts did 10-mile hike under sealed orders. On 21 June Scouts & Cubs went to Bowral for Coronation Thanksgiving service. Scouts and Cubs lined up on drive when Governor/ Chief Scout came to open War Memorial hall at school.
Mid-Year
Pls R Blomfield, S Jacklin, G Sanderson
Sixers 1st Pack G Morey (Green), J Ashton (Blue), A McConnel (Yellow), F Drane (Red)
2nd Pack – D Grant (Grey), S Bragg (Tawny), J Giblin (Black), J Lodge (Brown).
9 Scouts to go to Prospect Jamboree with Mr McConnolly. Had 1 night bivouac during term with shelters made of bark & Boughs proved most effective against heavy thunderstorms experience that night
August
Cranbrook School Scouts arrived for a week’s camp. School closed 6 days early due to cases of chicken pox, German measles, scarlet fever / 1 of visiting Scouts getting mumps.
Scouts - made bush tables to replace workshop ones. On one Saturday all Troop in 2s and 3s built bivouacs in grounds. One group added a mug of sugar to their stew. Went to District Scout camp November 20-22 at Wingecarribee River
Cubs - 1st Pack White Six completed their lair and built fence around it
2nd Pack all Sixers now have 1st star
December
PLS W & P Galbraith, B Osborne, D Wentworth
Sixers 1st Pack Green – C Blaxland, Blue - J Osborne, Yellow - C Ashton, Red – M O’Sullivan, White - J Lodge,
2nd Pack Grey - M Manners, Tawny – J Body, Black - R Reynolds, Brown – A Riley
1954
Pls A Austin (Magpies), S Bragg (Kookaburras), H Harris (Rosellas), O Tait (Eagles)
1st Pack Sixers J Killen (Green), J Lamb, W Hawkins & A Riley (Blue), J Giblin (Yellow), L Westwood (Red), R Cricton-Brown (White),
2nd Pack Sixers B Campbell & W Buchanan (Grey), CV Berry (Tawny), W Stanford (Black), P Garnock (Brown).
Scouts - 27/2/1954 whole Troop went to Berrima for official opening of Scout Camp by Governor Sir John Northcott, 3 boys from Troop were in Guard of Honour. Alan Bragg gave new patrol tent & fly. Patrol competition – Rosellas won Lent & Michaelmas terms, Eagles Trinity term. Took part in Bob a job week for 1st time and raised £20. On 20th October celebrated 9th Anniversary of Voluntary Scouting at school (Pre 1945 was compulsory). On 21 November 12 Cubs moved up to Scouts.
Cubs - At District Jungle Day 1st Pack came 2nd and 2nd Pack came 3rd.
1955
PLs Simon Bragg, Ian Storey gained 1st Class badge & Scout Cord. 2/3rd Troop had passed 2nd Class. Scouts had gained 63 proficiency badges. 18 Scouts /10 Cubs went to District camp at Berrima. 28 Scouts in Troop. Miss Rutherford not only running Cubs but also kept Troop running between Skip’s visits at weekends. Yellow Six won Cub flag for 3rd Consecutive term.
1956
PLs R Cricton -Brown (Rosellas), A Riley (Kookaburras), L Westwood (Magpies), J Lysaght (Eagles).
Sixers W Carpenter (Green), T Johnson (Red), G Burch (White), M Pye (Yellow), J Johnson (Blue).
Miss Rutherford had started at school in 1940.
Scouts - 2 Scouts, 10 Cubs went to District camp at Barria in November. Mr Murray became ASM and next year will be SM. Troop & Pack went to Kangaroo Valley & Mt Keira Scout camp. Farewelled Mr Maffey SM for 4 years, although left school 2 years ago has been coming back to school at weekends to carry on Scouting.
1958
Pls A Binnie (Eagles) J Griffith (Kookaburras), D Hardy (Magpies), T Johnson (Rosellas)
Sixers C Cleveland (White) P Hoskins (Blue) R Pitt (Green) W Scott (Red) W Waugh (Yellow).
Scouts – 31 scouts (all 2nd Class+) went to camp at Berrima in Michaelmas term. Cubs & Scouts raised £72 in Bob a Job week and ½ of that money went into fund for a Cub cabin. Were 36 in Troop. Mr Maffey had left as SM Previous year but returned at start of year to take over Scouts again. Gypsy Rutherford went on Long Service leave in term 2 when she went to UK. Mr Pelly ran Pack in her absence.
1959
Scouts had camping trip to Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area in August . Travelled in school truck and a utility to Darlington Point. Of 28 Scouts 22 had 2nd Class, 5 had 1st Class, 2 had Scout Cord.
1960
TL P Hoskins, Pls C Cleveland (Eagles), W Waugh (Kookaburras), D Wilson (Magpies), D McFarlane (Rosellas),
Sixers Red - D Pockley, White – R Berrick, Yellow -D Marsh, Green - H Hardy, Blue - A Morris.
Cubs - held Open night with displays scrap books, stamp collections, knots. 16 Cubs gained Leaping Wolf badge
Scouts - 4 new boys, now 32 Scouts. 4 PLs & 1 2nd hiked to Meryla Pass. Won District camp competition at Berrima as rest of District failed to enter camp on account of illness.
In Lent term Peter Hoskins & Chris Cleveland did 1st Class Journey, gained 1st Class Badge
AT mid-term Dr Waugh took PLs on a yachting trip on Hawkesbury. Had joint hike with Moss Vale Troop in Trinity term. On 3rd Sunday of Trinity term District Commissioner Lance Jones visited to present Mr Rotheram with ASM warrant, P Hoskins / C Cleveland with their 1st class badges. 12 Scouts to go to Jamboree went to District Practice camp at Berrima and Peter Hoskins was made TL of District Jamboree troop. Simon Whitelaw & Stuart Boydell, Nick Scott, Brook Wilson, Angus Waugh also did 1st Class Journey. Peter Hoskins, Angus Waugh, C Cleveland & S Whitelaw also gained Scout cord. During year 65 proficiency badges award. Angus Waugh became Lone Scout to finish final badge for his Bushman’s Thong. In 1961 only 11 of 1960 Scouts returning, Mr Maffey returning as SM
1961
Miss Olive E (Gypsy) Rutherford LCM was teacher in charge of Quarterdeck.
PLs A Froggatt (Eagles), D Waugh (Kookaburras), J Wentworth (Magpies), P Norton-Knight (Rosellas). Sixers – R Vincent (Blue), D Froggatt (Green), I Wills (Red), C Speyer (White), R Noble (Yellow).
Scouts & Cub Sixers & 2nders had camp at Berrima. In early December some of Scouts camped out in school grounds. Scout cabin was built in 1940 by Mr H Cheetham the then school’s carpentry teacher.
Previous leaders
1924 – ? · Arthur Mann · Scout Master
1926 – 1927 · B. C. Corlette · Scout Master
1935 – 1939 · C. A. (Tubby) Cornwell · Scout Master
1938 – ? · G. Perry · Assistant Cub Leader
1939 – 1947 · Guy Moyes
1942 – 1944 · Chas Fleming · Assistant Scout Master
1942 – 1944 · Franz Lang · Assistant Scout Master
1942 – 1944 · J. C. Fleming · Assistant Scout Master
1942 – 1944 · W. L. Karslake · Scout Master
1942 – 1945 · Kathleen Meyer · Lady Cub Master
1944 – ? · D. Grave · Assistant Lady Cub Master
1944 – 1945 · Kenneth Baynes · Scout Master
1945 – ? · Kenneth Orr · Assistant Scout Master
1946 – 1947 · P. M. Woodruffe · Lady Cub Master
1947 – ? · Betty Baker · Assistant Cub Leader
1947 – ? · Norma Spindler · Cub Master
1947 – ? · Royden Horrocks · Assistant Scout Master
1950 – 1972 · Olive E. (Gypsy) Rutherford · Cub Master
1951 – ? · P. G. Connolly · Assistant Scout Master
1953 – 1954 · John F. Maffey · Assistant Scout Master
1954 – 1966 · John F. Maffey · Scout Master
1956 – 1958 · M. F. Murray · Assistant Scout Master
1960 – ? · F. Rotheram · Assistant Scout Master
1966 – 1967 · Michael Coveney · Scout Master
1969 – 1971 · Roger J. McAndrew · Assistant Cub Master
Awards
Medal of Merit
1970 · Olive Rutherford
Thanks Badge
1968 · E Dixon
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