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6.2 ... camping is the joyous part of a Scout's life, but you must know how to do it properly
AustralianRNo: 144fJVaimetb:;;:~ยท
Frankston,
Circular hand cancel with 'J' in 'JAMBOREE' in 9 o'clock position. 2 d letter
rate for domestic letters + 3 d registration fee, valid 4 Aug 1930- 9 Dec 1941.
12,000 Boy Scouts attended the first Australian Pan-Pacific Jamboree in Frankston,
Victoria - with a population of 3,000 - making this the biggest event in its history.
r.c.a.
Remarks.
Thi s Jamboree was the first international gathering The only recorded incoming telegram to the Australian
of Scouts outside Europe and the only Australian Jamboree in Frankston, Victoria. Circular hand cancel
Jamboree ever attended by Lord Baden-Powell. with 'T' in 'A UST.' at 9 o'clock position. Note also two-
line cachet *AUSTRALIAN JAMBOREE I FRANKSTON'.
