Olivia Burges

Olivia Burges
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Olivia Burges
Died August 1930
Nationality British
Occupation Guiding
Spouse Major Stuart B. Rawlins (1925 - 1930)
Children Christopher Rawlins; Philip Rawlins; (daughter)
Parents Colonel William E. P. Burges and Millicent P. Burges (nee Miller)

Millicent Olivia Rawlins (née Burges) (died August 1930) was involved in Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom. She was secretary to the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts first World Camp.

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Family life

Burges was the first daughter of Colonel William E. P. Burges (known as Peter) and Millicent P. Burges (née Miller). She was raised at the family's home in South Gloucestershire, called The Ridge. She had one sister.

Burges married Major Stuart B. Rawlins in 1925. They had two sons, Christopher and Philip. Burges died giving birth to her third child, a daughter, in August 1930. The child also died.

Scouting

The Burges family were friends of the Baden-Powells. Robert Baden-Powell had founded Scouting in 1907 and Guiding in 1910.

In April 1914, Burges founded a Scout troop at Chipping Sodbury. Assisted by her sister, meetings were initially held at The Ridge. During World War I, the boys became messengers for a regiment quartered in Chipping Sodbury. Records from 1917, describe the Scout troop involved in the 'Air-Craft Defence Scheme'.[1] A list of names and addresses was held at Chipping Sodbury Police Station of all Scouts who owned a bicycle and were able and willing to undertake delivering messages in an emergency.

Guiding

Burges became involved in Guiding around 1916. For several years, she sat on the Guides' executive committee as head of Rules and Awards.

Olave Baden-Powell and Burges formulated the idea for the first World Camp in September 1923, during the latters stay at the Baden-Powells' home, Pax Hill. Burges agreed to be secretary for the camp. The camp was held from 1624 July 1924 at Foxlease. At this time, Burges was Deputy Chief Commissioner for the West of England.

After her marriage, Burges' involvement in Guiding decreased, but she remained interested in the movement.

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