Maps

Mysterton , Aitkenvale  , Hermit Park  , Pimlico , Mundingburra , Kirwan , Rasmussen, Vincent  , Hyde Park, Heatley

Badge Description

Scout logo

Hill = Mount Stuart

Dam = Ross River Dam [4]

Tree = Poinciana tree which grows in the area [4]

The badge was designed by Lloyd Piper [4]

Previous Badge Variations

The following are variations of the badge:

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Type =Woven bound	Type Ribbon	Type = Woven bound
54 x 54 mm	50 x 53 mm	52 x 58 mm
Ext	Ext	Ext

History

Ross River, which flows through Townsville is named after W. A. Ross, a colonial settler.  The first party of settlers, led by Ross, arrived at Cleveland Bay from Woodstock Station, 40 km south west of Townsville, on the 5th November 1864. 

Ross River district was established in 1968. The first District Commissioner was Dr J. T. Baker [1, 2],  In 1989, Castle Hill district and Ross River district closed, and combined to form Cleveland Bay district [3].

Groups

Ross River District Groups (1968) Aitkenvale Scout Group, Hermit Park Scout Group, Pimlico Scout Group, Florence Bay Rover Crew [1]

Ross River District Groups (1971): Aitkenvale Scout Group, Heatley-Vincent Scout Group, Hermit Park Scout Group, Pimlico Scout Group [5]

Ross River District Groups (1978): Mysterton Estate Scout Group, Pioneer Park Scout Group, Aitkenvale Scout Group, Pimlico Scout Group, Hermit Park Scout Group, Mundingbura Scout Group [6]

Ross River District Groups (1983): Aitkenvale Scout Group, Heatley/Vincent Scout Group, Hermit Park Scout Group, Kirwan Scout Group, Mysterton Scout Group, Pimlico Scout Group, Pioneer Park Scout Group, Rasmussen Scout Group [7]