Scouts rally; noisy merrymaking (8)

I believe the answer is:

jamboree

(Other definitions for jamboree that I've seen before include "Rally of Guides or Scouts" , "'Gala get-together, of scouts say (8)'" , "Scout or Guide rally" , "Party - gathering of Scouts" , "Large scout/guide rally" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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