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  2. LORD ROBERT BADEN-POWELL, of Gilwell, G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., K.C.V.O.. K.C.B., etc.

    The visit of the Chief Scout to Australia is of immense consequence to the Boy Scout Movemont, but It Is as a distinguished soldier also that the peoplo of Australia give him greeting. A brief summary of his brilliant career will be of Interest. Lord Badon-Powell was born in London in 1857; almost by chance he sat an army examination, and, passing brilliantly, was in India at 19, living on his pay as a sub-lloutonant in the 13th Hussars. He gained promotion with remarkable rapidity and the year 1884 found him in Natal, where he had his first real chance.As Captain Baden-Powell he carried out a secret, solitary ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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