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Council Meeting, Ghana, West Africa
Supreme Council Meeting of the Boy Scouts Association (Gold Coast Branch) in session, with the Governor and Chief Scout of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke, in the Chair. Standing is the Hon. Treasurer, Mr J Kofi Parry, presenting the audited balance sheet and statement of accounts. Date: 1951
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1951 Accounts Arden Association Balance Chairing Chairman Chief Clarke Council Finance Financial Formal Ghana Governor Kofi Meeting Noble Official Parry Report Session Sheet Statement Supreme Treasurer Scout Scouting Scouts
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This photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of Scouting in Ghana, West Africa during the 1950s. The Supreme Council Meeting of the Boy Scouts Association (Gold Coast Branch) is in session, with the Governor and Chief Scout of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke, presiding over the proceedings. The formal interior of the hall is adorned with Scout flags, adding an air of solemnity and importance to the occasion. Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke, an esteemed British colonial administrator, sits confidently in the Chair, dressed in his Scout uniform, as he listens intently to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. J. Kofi Parry, who stands before him, presenting the audited balance sheet and statement of accounts for the association. The Hon. Treasurer, also in Scout uniform, holds the financial reports with a serious expression, signifying the gravity of the matter at hand. The photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, showcasing the rich cultural and historical significance of Scouting in Ghana during the 1950s. The image also highlights the formal and official nature of the meeting, with the attendees dressed in their Scout uniforms and the orderly arrangement of the table and chairs. This photograph is a testament to the enduring legacy of Scouting in Ghana and the role it played in shaping the lives of young African men during the colonial era.
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