Mitcham and District Scouts' Boxing Competition, 1939

Mitcham and District Scouts' Boxing Competition, 1939

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Partial / Incomplete Date c.1939
Copyright 1 Mitcham News
Picture Reference Mit_​Sport_​3-1
Original Format Photo
Notes / History Boys from Mitcham County School for Boys, E. Spence (6th Mitcham Scouts) sparring with T. Lawrence (3rd Mitcham Scouts).

Ironically many of the youngsters battling in this contest would soon be fighting for their country, following the outbreak of the Second World War.
Those too young for conscription would serve in the Home Guard, or act as messengers and firewatchers for the local Civil Defence.

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