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The Australian Scout Jamboree is a jamboree which is held every three years by Scouts Australia. The Jamboree is traditionally held in early January and runs for 12-13 days. The first, in 1934, was held in Frankston, Victoria and was the only Australian Jamboree attended by the Chief Scout, Robert Baden-Powell. The Frankston district still uses the original Jamboree logo as its district emblem. Traditionally Australian Jamborees are hosted on a rotational basis, with the order of hosting being as follows: South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales. Each Scouting Branch (State) is the effective host of the Australian Jamboree and takes responsibility for its management.