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Farewell to scout commissioner, Ghana, West Africa
Scouts say farewell to their commissioner, Ghana, West Africa. Major and Mrs W H Donald visited Accra headquarters as guests of honour on their retirement from the country. Showing the Governor, Sir Alan Burns (right), presenting an illuminated address to Major Donald (centre). Date: 1944
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1944 Accra Address Burns Commissioner Donald Farewell Ghana Governor Guest Guests Headquarters Honour Illuminated Leaders Major Presentation Presenting Retirement Retiring Speaking Speech Scout Scouting Scouts
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This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of farewell as Scout leaders in Ghana, West Africa, bid adieu to their esteemed Commissioner, Major and Mrs. W.H. Donald, in the year 1944. The scene unfolds at the Accra Headquarters, where the couple were welcomed as guests of honor on the occasion of their retirement from the country. Major Donald, dressed in his military uniform, stands proudly in the center, flanked by his wife, Mrs. Donald, and the Governor of the Gold Coast, Sir Alan Burns. The Governor, in his formal attire, presents an illuminated address to the retiring Major, symbolizing the appreciation and gratitude of the Scout community for his dedicated service. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of Scouting in Ghana during the 1940s. The African Scouts, dressed in their uniforms, are seen in the background, paying their respects to their departing leader. The scene is a testament to the unity, camaraderie, and respect that existed between the diverse group of Scouts and their leaders during this era. The photograph, taken in the 1940s, is a historical document that captures the essence of a bygone era in the history of Scouting in Ghana. It serves as a reminder of the important role that Scout leaders, like Major and Mrs. Donald, played in shaping the lives of young people and instilling in them values of leadership, community service, and respect for authority.
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