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At the Jamboree

Morecambe Guardian 03 August 1929:

Mr. George Whittles, Scoutmaster of the 1st Morecambe Boy Scouts, has been honoured with a notification from Sir Robert Baden Powell to attend a reception for veteran scouts with 18 years service, at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, on Sunday, in connection with the great coming-of-age Jamboree.

Six members of the troop are at the Jamboree with Mr. Whittles, their names being, Troop Leader R. Procter, Patrol Leader A. Procter, Cub Leader A. Cooper, Patrol Leader M. McGregor, Patrol leader J. Lea, and Scout F. Wood.

  • Robert Procter b. 18.1.1913-1994 & Arthur Procter b. 13.12.1914- 1974. Sons of John William and Miriam Procter née Thompson. In 1929 living at 19 Westover Street, Morecambe.
  • Malcolm Stuart  McGregor b. 1.12.1915-1984. Son of Joseph and Frances  McGregor née Woodhouse. In 1929 living at 16 New Street, Morecambe. 
  • James Richardson Lea 1915-1991 . Son of Fred Lea and Annie M E R née Brown. In 1929 living at 32 Bridge Road, Morecambe