Ross River District
Location: Near Townsville, North Queensland
District 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. The badge was designed by Lloyd Piper.
Badge Description
Scout emblem
Dam = Ross River Dam
Tree = Poinsetta tree which grows in the area
Groups:
Ross River Groups (1971): Aitkenvale Scout Group, Heatley-Vincent Scout Group, Hermit Park Scout Group, Pimlico Scout Group
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Be Prepared for New Adventure
The Scout Promise
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to my God and
To the Queen of Australia,
To help other people, and
To live by the Scout Law
On my honour
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to my God, and
To Australia
To help other people, and
To the live by the Scout Law
The Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy
A Scout is loyal
A Scout is helpful
A Scout is friendly
A Scout is cheerful
A Scout is considerate
A Scout is thrifty
A Scout is courageous
A Scout is respectful
A Scout cares for the environment
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