65 Years of Guiding in New Zealand [Marie Iles], 1976
Item — Box: 6
Identifier: S18380006
Dates
- 1976
Biographical / Historical
The notes below are based on information found in the book "65 YEARS OF GUIDING IN NZ, The Official History of the Girl Guides Association of NZ (Inc)", by Marie Iles.
[S1838 0006]
NB: Information within each chapter is written sequentially, year by year. In this way the book is more s 'Chronicle' of Guide activity.
Chapter 1. HOW IT ALL BEGAN. After the founding and success of the Boy Scout Movement, interest grew in forming a similar organisation for girls. In response, the 'Girl Peace Scouts' were set up. Their uniform included a big-brimmed hat, reminiscent of those worn by soldiers, a dark uniform dress, stockings, and staves. (See p.8 for photos of early uniforms). From the early 1920s, training schemes were introduced for Guide leaders. It was during these years that the Guide Movement spread throughout the nation. Pp.1-19.
Ch.2.1934-30.THE GROWING YEARS. This chpater chronicles Overseas visits,the First Girl Guide Jamboree, held In Hungary in 1939; National and Community involvment, especially during WWII. From the early 1920s, training schemes were introduced for Guide leaders to ensure the health and safety of participants and also the quality of the programmes offered to Guides. Pp.20-24.
CH.3.1940-1949.MOMENTOUS YEARS. The Guides made a major contribution to the War Effort, much of which is described in earlier booklets. However, in this chapter their contribution during WWI is described and also summarised in two columns on p.36. Pp.25-43.
Ch.4.1950-1960.AN INTERNATONAL DECADE. This was a decade of international travel by Girl Guides both World and Dominion-wide. From the 13th World Conference, Pacific Ranger gathering, Regional World Camps - Canada, Switzerland, The Phillippines and Great Britain - NZ was represented at all of them, as we were at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and at the Memorial Service in Westminster Abey, London, U.K. Also at World Regional Gatherings for Young Adults, held in Fiji 1959. A NZ Training Schme was set up and the first sales of Girl Guide Biscuits began in 1957. The Guide Movement was also affiliated with the Salvation Army's 'Red Shield' Movement in 1958. Pp.44-70.
CH.5. 1961-1973. YEARS OF CHANGE. Mis Ruth Herrick,Chief Commissioner, was awarded C.B.E. in 1962. Headquarters moved from Hastings to Christchurch. Betwen 1963-70, Miss Elizabeth Bennett and an Assistant visited all provinces, in the Travelling Shop, several times. The First National Convention was held in 1965 and included Brownies to Rangers. The Duke of Edinburgh Award was introduced in 1963. The Chief Guide, Lady Baden Powell, G.B.E., visited NZ in 1967. International visits to and from other countries occurred - see pp.84-100. Guide involvement in Conservation and Anti-Litter Campaigns began in 1969. These are just some of the events that took place during this decade. See pp.71-114.
*PP.116-117: Names of Guides gaining Awards: The Silver Fish 1926-1971; The Beaver 1934-1973, and a Chart showing the Division of Guiding into Provinces.
NB: Information within each chapter is written sequentially, year by year. In this way the book is more s 'Chronicle' of Guide activity.
Chapter 1. HOW IT ALL BEGAN. After the founding and success of the Boy Scout Movement, interest grew in forming a similar organisation for girls. In response, the 'Girl Peace Scouts' were set up. Their uniform included a big-brimmed hat, reminiscent of those worn by soldiers, a dark uniform dress, stockings, and staves. (See p.8 for photos of early uniforms). From the early 1920s, training schemes were introduced for Guide leaders. It was during these years that the Guide Movement spread throughout the nation. Pp.1-19.
Ch.2.1934-30.THE GROWING YEARS. This chpater chronicles Overseas visits,the First Girl Guide Jamboree, held In Hungary in 1939; National and Community involvment, especially during WWII. From the early 1920s, training schemes were introduced for Guide leaders to ensure the health and safety of participants and also the quality of the programmes offered to Guides. Pp.20-24.
CH.3.1940-1949.MOMENTOUS YEARS. The Guides made a major contribution to the War Effort, much of which is described in earlier booklets. However, in this chapter their contribution during WWI is described and also summarised in two columns on p.36. Pp.25-43.
Ch.4.1950-1960.AN INTERNATONAL DECADE. This was a decade of international travel by Girl Guides both World and Dominion-wide. From the 13th World Conference, Pacific Ranger gathering, Regional World Camps - Canada, Switzerland, The Phillippines and Great Britain - NZ was represented at all of them, as we were at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and at the Memorial Service in Westminster Abey, London, U.K. Also at World Regional Gatherings for Young Adults, held in Fiji 1959. A NZ Training Schme was set up and the first sales of Girl Guide Biscuits began in 1957. The Guide Movement was also affiliated with the Salvation Army's 'Red Shield' Movement in 1958. Pp.44-70.
CH.5. 1961-1973. YEARS OF CHANGE. Mis Ruth Herrick,Chief Commissioner, was awarded C.B.E. in 1962. Headquarters moved from Hastings to Christchurch. Betwen 1963-70, Miss Elizabeth Bennett and an Assistant visited all provinces, in the Travelling Shop, several times. The First National Convention was held in 1965 and included Brownies to Rangers. The Duke of Edinburgh Award was introduced in 1963. The Chief Guide, Lady Baden Powell, G.B.E., visited NZ in 1967. International visits to and from other countries occurred - see pp.84-100. Guide involvement in Conservation and Anti-Litter Campaigns began in 1969. These are just some of the events that took place during this decade. See pp.71-114.
*PP.116-117: Names of Guides gaining Awards: The Silver Fish 1926-1971; The Beaver 1934-1973, and a Chart showing the Division of Guiding into Provinces.
Extent
From the Series: 8 volume(s) (Box 6)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
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Materials Specific Details
The book "65 Years of Guiding in NZ' by Marie Iles is well set out. Page numbering does not begin until the beginning of Chapter One.
**AT THE FRONT: *A FOREWORD by Mary Hopkirk, National Executive Director *A TRIBUTE, source/author not given *Photo of Brownsea Monument which commemorates the experimentalcam held by Robert Baden Powell in 1907 *ACKNOWLEDGEMENT by Marie Iles *CONTENTS PAGE, at the bottom of which is an Acknowledgement of the Photographers whose photos appear in this book.
**AT THE BACK: *PAX-TING, p.119. *EPILOGUE, p.120. *LAST MESSAGE of Olave, Lady Baden Powell, who died in 1997. P.121.
The text contains a detailed history of the Guide Movement, some of which may be familiar to readers of earlier commemorative booklets. The Change of Name and uniform is noted on p.3. In Chapter 2-5, the more professional organisation of the administration, in keeping with the Movement's national and international roles, is described. For example, Guide Insurance Scheme; National Service Effort for Plunket; War Effort; Branch and Travelling Shops; NZ Training Scheme; Sale of Girl Guide Biscuits; Development Fund.
There is much in this book to interest the general reader as well as the former girl guide. Their contribution to the National War Effort, local and national Communities, Relief programmes and the Environment is noted.
The notes above are based on the book "65 Years of Guiding in New Zealand...." by Marie Iles. [S1838 0006]
**AT THE FRONT: *A FOREWORD by Mary Hopkirk, National Executive Director *A TRIBUTE, source/author not given *Photo of Brownsea Monument which commemorates the experimentalcam held by Robert Baden Powell in 1907 *ACKNOWLEDGEMENT by Marie Iles *CONTENTS PAGE, at the bottom of which is an Acknowledgement of the Photographers whose photos appear in this book.
**AT THE BACK: *PAX-TING, p.119. *EPILOGUE, p.120. *LAST MESSAGE of Olave, Lady Baden Powell, who died in 1997. P.121.
The text contains a detailed history of the Guide Movement, some of which may be familiar to readers of earlier commemorative booklets. The Change of Name and uniform is noted on p.3. In Chapter 2-5, the more professional organisation of the administration, in keeping with the Movement's national and international roles, is described. For example, Guide Insurance Scheme; National Service Effort for Plunket; War Effort; Branch and Travelling Shops; NZ Training Scheme; Sale of Girl Guide Biscuits; Development Fund.
There is much in this book to interest the general reader as well as the former girl guide. Their contribution to the National War Effort, local and national Communities, Relief programmes and the Environment is noted.
The notes above are based on the book "65 Years of Guiding in New Zealand...." by Marie Iles. [S1838 0006]
General
"65 YEARS OR GUIDING IN NZ, The Official History of the Girl Guides Association of NZ (Inc)", by Marie Iles. [S18380006].
*On the Cover - Lettie Douglas's signature.
As the title states, this is a comprehensive history of the Girl Guides within NZ. Clearly explained and generously illustrated, it contains photos of the various people involved,international gatherings and the activities of the guides themselves.
Unlike earlier titles in this series, this book contains and Index at the back.
*On the Cover - Lettie Douglas's signature.
As the title states, this is a comprehensive history of the Girl Guides within NZ. Clearly explained and generously illustrated, it contains photos of the various people involved,international gatherings and the activities of the guides themselves.
Unlike earlier titles in this series, this book contains and Index at the back.
Repository Details
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