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The Jamboree is traditionally held in early January and typically runs for ten nights. The first, in 1934, was held in Frankston, Victoria, and was attended by the World Chief Scout, Robert Baden-Powell. The Frankston district still uses the original Jamboree logo as its district emblem.
Frankston South was the site of the first Australian Scout Jamboree, in 1935, which was attended by the founder of the Scouting movement, Sir Robert Baden-Powell. [2] The site was chosen for its proximity to the town of Frankston, distance from Melbourne and its relatively unspoilt natural areas as well as access to the beach.
The 1934/35 Jamboree was the first Australian Scout Jamboree, and the only one to be attended by the Chief Scout of the World, Lord Baden-Powell. As this was during the Great Depression, Rovers were employed to prepare the site, and the Rovers also played an important part in the running of the Jamboree itself, but by far their biggest ...
1934-35 - Pan-Pacific (1st Australian) Jamboree - Frankston, Victoria - attended by Baden-Powell - 27th December 1934 to 13th January 1935. 1948-49 - Pan-Pacific (3rd Australian) Jamboree - Yarra Brae, Wonga Park, Victoria - 29th December 1948 to 9th January 1949.
The original jamboree grandstand remained at Frankston Park for over 70 years until it was destroyed by a fire on 12 February 2008 (a replica of the old grandstand was later built on its site in 2010). [133] Following the jamboree, the Frankston Yacht Club was officially established in 1937. [134]
The grandstand at Frankston Park was the original grandstand from the first ever Australian Scout Jamboree in 1935, and was relocated to the ground shortly after. [5] In 2005, Frankston City Council funded a A$1.2 million refurbishment of the grandstand. [6]
After the Jamboree opening round Jan. 25, the eight winners advance to the Round of 16 on Jan. 27 at Tenafly or Northern Highlands, while the eight losers head to the BIT and play Jan. 27 at Garfield.
Other tours were to Switzerland in 1931, and again in 1932 for the opening of "Our Chalet"; to South Africa, and also the first two "Peace Cruises" - on the SS Calgaric in 1933 and on the RMS Adriatic in 1934 - as well as a round-the-world tour which included the first Australian Pan Pacific Scout Jamboree held in Frankston, Australia from 27 ...