ProvenanceBadge produced as a souvenir for the Scout Rally held in Adelaide in March 1918.
A precursor to the modern day jamboree, the rally involved large groups of Scouts coming from country regions, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria to join in a week of Scout-themed entertainment. The rally began with the opening of the exhibition of works produced by the Scout members. There was photography, art, working models, rope splicing, net making, detailed maps and woodcarvings on display. Around 2000 Scouts and Sea Scouts participated in the rally. Some returned servicemen also attended the rally. A concert by the boys was given on the opening night. The festivities included a range of stalls which sold sweets and souvenir badges.SignificanceIllustrative of activities organised by the Scouts and the souvenirs produced by their members.
In 1917, the Boy Scouts were trained in telegraphy, ambulance work, cycling, clerical, signalling and coastguard work as active members of the community. In this way they also contributed to the war effort both on the home front and as soldiers.
Illustrative of the badges that were popular as a means of raising funds or showing support for particular organisations or causes during the twentieth century. This and other associated badges are a rich source of evidence on the material and cultural history of Australia, particularly during wartime. The symbols, colours and mottoes used on the badges themselves also express ideas about the values and identity that Australians held in the early to mid-twentieth century.DescriptionCircular badge: printed paper between tin base and celluloid cover. Coloured illustration depicting Scout and Sea Scout holding Australian flag andstanding on the shore line. Marked 'For our Country' '1918 S.A. Rally Souvenir'.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementDate of Creation1918Date of Usage1918MaterialTin
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Unit (Lengths): mm Accession NumberHT 1986.0087
