George William Strachan Anderson (1889-1951) was the Chief Commissioner of the Boy Scouts Association, Victoria from 1937 until his death on 19 July 1951. GWS Anderson’s scouting career began in 1926 when he started a Troop at Malvern. In 1928 GWS Anderson, together with 4 others purchased the Malvern District Camp at Officer. The name was changed in 1952 to honour the exceptional service given to the Scouts by GWS Anderson and the high esteem they held for him.
The GWS Anderson Scout Park entrance is marked by the WE Lowe Memorial Gates.
Reference:www.gwsandersonscoutcamp.org.au
WE Lowe Memorial Gates at GWS Anderson Scout Park.
Address: Dickie Road, Officer
Surveyed on: 12 Jun 2011
Surveyed by: Fay
Surveyed on: 12 Jun 2011
Surveyed by: Fay
Officer VIC 3809, Australia
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