As a young man, Bill Millington channelled his
energies into scouting. He had joined the movement at a young age, graduating
from cub to scout and then rover, and had won many achievement badges. He was connected with both the Forestville and
Torrensville rover crews and joined the Boy Scouts
Association’s soccer league. His best friends were his fellow scouts and
rovers. Together, they enjoyed camping, bushwalking and rabbit shooting in the
Adelaide Hills and messing about on boats. Bill’s devotion to scouting went
deeper than just friendship and excursions. His personal creed was based on the
strong moral principles enshrined in scout law and he strove to be trustworthy;
loyal to King, Empire and Country; helpful, friendly, cheerful, considerate,
thrifty, courageous; and respectful.
Here is a photo of one of his rover jaunts, a hike and
camping weekend at Kuitpo, South Australia, Easter, 1937. Bill is second from the left, arms folded.
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