Records of Ngongotahā Scout Hall, 1933-1993

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Date1933-1993Reference NumberMs 11Collection SummaryRecords from the Ngongotahā Scout Group and the Ngongotahā Scout Hall from 1933 to 1993.DescriptionThe Ngongotahā Boy Scouts began in 1933. In 1951, they celebrated the opening of a new hall, which had previously been Te Purei. The collection comprises compiled research by J.G. Sherlock on the Ngongotahā Scout Hall:
-New Zealand Gazette notices for 1907, 1966 and 1968.
-Newspaper clippings, 1947-1957.
-Correspondence related to Ngongotahā Scout Hall.
-Photographs.
-Publications: 'Jungle lore: the Scouters books'; 'Our founder: illustrated with some of BP's original sketches. The Patrol books'; 'New Zealand contingent to the 6th world jamboree France 1947 40th anniversary reunion Souvenir Booklet Hutt Park 14-16 August 1987'; 'The Ngongotahā Scout Hall: formerly Te Purei'.
-Scarf sample – one scarf with official description on 'Application for Official Registration of a Scout group'.
-Minute Books: 1933-1947; 1973-1992.
-List of events, 1951-1962.

The items in this collection have not been digitised, but can be viewed at Rotorua Library, Te Aka Mauri. For more information, please see staff on the second floor or use the "Contact Us" form.Creator1st Ngongotahā Scout GroupSherlock, J.G.LevelCollectionLanguageEnglish

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Copyright1st Ngongotahā Scout GroupSherlock, J.G.

Records of Ngongotahā Scout Hall, 1933-1993

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