ContributorCommunity HistoryDescriptionKhaki shirt with no collar. Shirt has tabs on shoulders and short sleeves. A garment label has been sewn into the back of the neck and states "Scouts Shop OFFICIAL PATTERN BOY SCOUTS RUN BY SCOUTS FOR SCOUTS"
Badges have been hand sewn onto the garment. A Coast District badge is located on the lower part of the right hand pocket. The left hand corner has a purple and white emblem badge centred under the pocket flap. A 1st North Beach badge is sewn on the upper portion of the right sleeve. The left sleeve has six badges. A small rectangular badge with red and blue diagonal sections is located at the top. A round red badge with a yellow fleur-de-lis green text stating "PIONEER" is sewn underneath. Three red and gold badges are sewn underneath that, and a blue and gold patch is sewn underneath those.Date createdc1960s-1970sMaterialsCotton or linen woven twill fabric.Historical details
The original Scout Uniform was shorts, a khaki shirt and wide brimmed hat. It also included a scarf/neckerchief which identified the wearer as a scout and the patches on it identified the specific group.
The badges were sewn into prescribed positions.
Scouting in Western Australia has been established since early in 1900s. The West Australian from 14 December 1908 includes a letter to the editor stating that "Some boys have formed scout patrols in Fremantle, and we would very much like to get some more boys to join us". This letter also indicated that there was a group in Mount Lawley.
This garment was used by a member from the North Beach chapter of the Boy Scouts. This group included a lot of canoeing in its programs.
