About Us

A Murrumbeena community institution since 1951.

Our Approach

9th Caulfield Scout Group is run by members of our community. We warmly welcome new members — young people, parents, and volunteers alike. If you’re new to Scouting, the Scouts Victoria website is a great place to learn more about the program.

Our committee meets monthly and includes community members, Scout leaders, and parents. Everyone is welcome to come along.

Our History

How it started

The Troop was the first section to be formed, and in 1951 — before a hall had been secured — meetings were held in the Smart’s garage and at Kangaroo Park. Before long, the group moved to the old Lauriston Tennis Club, then to the Murrumbeena Baptist Church Hall. The Pack met at St Patrick’s School Hall, and some meetings were even held in the Sealy’s home.

Members of the first 9th Caulfield Troop, 1951–52 — Members of the first 9th Caulfield (Murrumbeena) Troop at the Baptist Hall, 1951–52. L–R: R. Sealy, G. Turnbull, J. Norris, J. Smart, A. Treyvaud, R. Smart

9th Caulfield Scout Troop at an early Australian Jamboree

Scouts heading to Blanket Bay Camp near Apollo Bay — Heading to Blanket Bay Camp, near Apollo Bay

Scouts enjoying the Yarra River — Some of the Troop enjoying the Yarra River

Growing into our own hall

Scouting was booming after the Second World War, and families moving into Murrumbeena brought a surge of new members. The Scout Group acquired a long-term lease on railway land in the disused Linear Railway Reserve, near Hughesdale Station. Parents and the local community joined forces to fund and build a proper hall, and in 1961 the 9th Caulfield (Murrumbeena) Scout Group had a home they could call their own.

Our Scout Hall

Our hall is at 20 Ricourt Avenue, Murrumbeena VIC 3163 — available for hire by community groups when Scouts aren’t using it.