Barkers / Barker's Bungalow, Sai Wan Bay (Chai Wan) [????-????]

Submitted by moddsey on Fri, 04/21/2023 - 06:50
Current condition
Demolished / No longer exists

Marker is approximate and placed at Scout Hill, Chai Wan Park.

Barker/Barker's Bungalow was purchased in 1929 by the Scout Association of Hong Kong. Official opening of the Camp took place on 11 January 1930.  A memorial plaque in Chai Wan Park commemorates the first permanent Campsite.

Sources:

(1)  Early Days Of Hong Kong Scouting Part 23K

(2) Geocaching - Chai Wan Scout Campsite on Scout Hill

(3) Hong Kong Telegraph 16 December 1929 and Hong Kong Daily Press 13 January 1930.

 

Photos that show this Place

1929