Scout Heritage Victoria Centre & Archives

Scout Heritage Victoria Centre & Archives The Scout Heritage Centre & Archives has the largest collection of Scouting records and memorabilia in Victoria as well as fun activities for youth members.

Founded in 1972 Chief Commissioner's Award - 2018.

Scouts still learn how to tie knots as a part of their OAS activities.An enterprising leader has created 'Knots in a Mat...
19/06/2026

Scouts still learn how to tie knots as a part of their OAS activities.
An enterprising leader has created 'Knots in a Matchbox' .
Just what every Scout needs to carry around in their pocket in case of a memory lapse when trying to tie a sheepshank.

Arriving with bags of badges, we spotted this lifesaving medallion. Excuse us for not translating the Latin, but we spot...
12/06/2026

Arriving with bags of badges, we spotted this lifesaving medallion. Excuse us for not translating the Latin, but we spotted the name - Hon. A.P. Baden Powell, July 1931.
This was Arthur Robert Peter (known as Peter Baden-Powell) who was Robert Baden-Powell's son. and the second Baron of Gilwell. This was awarded in 1931 when he would have been 21 years of age. Now that we have a photograph of it, it will be returned to the rightful owners - the Baden-Powell family.

Incoming donations reveal some interesting memorabilia items created for Scouting.This small tin plate was badged as a P...
05/06/2026

Incoming donations reveal some interesting memorabilia items created for Scouting.
This small tin plate was badged as a Perpetual Calendar for Scouts to work out the day and month over a series of 27 years by rotating the dial.
Titled as a 'Perpetual Calendar' the usefulness stopped at the end of 1984.
Ok, I suppose it was useful for some years except if you lost it!

In the 1930s and 1940s Autograph Books were widely used to record autographs of 'famous' people and of school and Scout ...
29/05/2026

In the 1930s and 1940s Autograph Books were widely used to record autographs of 'famous' people and of school and Scout colleagues. These pages were taken from the book of John Wass, a well known Leader in Brunswick District who was a soldier in World War II and his friends sent him this book filled with photos and best wishes for his service to Australia, as well as cryptic comments - 'and while I have been thinking, a fly has drank the ink!'

Prior to the New Design for Scouts in 1972, members of Scout section Patrols wore their 'colours' as a shoulder knot on ...
22/05/2026

Prior to the New Design for Scouts in 1972, members of Scout section Patrols wore their 'colours' as a shoulder knot on their sleeve. This one is the Kangaroo- Red & Grey.
In 1958, there were over 40 different combinations of patrols animals listed - many from the UK and not found in Australia (Badger, Mopoke, Peewit, etc). There were also Australian animals (Crow, Eagle, Hawk, Koala, Platypus, etc). Many of the names were recorded on patrol boxes, books and in patrol registers.
Many leaders were kept busy cutting strips from rolls of ribbon available from the Scout Shop. After 1972 these were replaced by an embroidered badge.

War Savings Bonds were popular during WWII. Many Scout Groups purchased Bonds from their funds to support the War effort...
15/05/2026

War Savings Bonds were popular during WWII. Many Scout Groups purchased Bonds from their funds to support the War effort and lift the spirits on the home front and fighting forces.
Certificates were awarded to Groups by the Federal Government and we see here in November 1940 thanks given to 1st Alphington Group (still operating today).

Rovers were an integral part of Jamborees from the early days (as they still are today). They provided much need labour ...
08/05/2026

Rovers were an integral part of Jamborees from the early days (as they still are today). They provided much need labour in setting up the campsite and running the activities. For the 1948/49 Jamboree at Wonga Park (later Clifford Park) we see a patrol of Phillip Rovers from St. Kild,a as they prepared to give Service to Scouting at the event.

The Lion Patrol Log Book of 5th Caulfield Troop is a fantastic snapshot of a patrol's journey from 1938-1947. This page ...
01/05/2026

The Lion Patrol Log Book of 5th Caulfield Troop is a fantastic snapshot of a patrol's journey from 1938-1947. This page from 1942 celebrates ten years of their hall and the send off to an 18 year old Scout to WWII (remember Senior Scouts didn't commence until 1947). Streamers, stunts and paper aeroplanes were part of a night with lots of eats as part of the commemorations.

Remembering Colonel Eyrle George Lister DSO VD, the 1st Chief Scoutmaster (Commissioner) of Victorian Scouting in 1909....
24/04/2026

Remembering Colonel Eyrle George Lister DSO VD, the 1st Chief Scoutmaster (Commissioner) of Victorian Scouting in 1909. The Brighton Cemetorians have an ongoing project of a flag commemoration service each year to honour returned service persons buried at Brighton Cemetery.
As Scouting has strong links to the traditions of the Anzac's, this was a great opportunity to honour one of our own people with a flag recognising his service to his country.

As a part of the National Trust Heritage Festival, we warmly invite members of Scouting and the public to our Centre on ...
24/04/2026

As a part of the National Trust Heritage Festival, we warmly invite members of Scouting and the public to our Centre on Sunday 3rd May 2026, between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
Come and see the fascinating displays of Scouting in Victoria from its earliest times from 1908 through to some of the activities we offer to todays Scouts.
62A Mackie Road, Bentleigh East, 3165 (on the Mackie Reserve).
No RSVP required. Gold Coin donation.

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62A Mackie Road
Bentleigh East, VIC
3165

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Monday 9am - 3pm

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