The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Mackay, Qld. C. 1943. Five American servicemen and a woman member of the American Red Cross are greeted by Mr and Mrs Harry Weston on the steps of their home. Mr Weston is a local accountant and he and his family were amongst a number of local residents who through the American Red Cross Office made their homes available to US servicemen wishing to enjoy a taste of civilian life. They entertained them on an average of once a week despite severe food rationing. (Original print held in AWM Archive Store at Department of Information N700)
Mackay, Qld. C. 1943-03. In the kitchen of the rest centre for US Army Air Force personnel on leave, servicemen help with the washing up after dinner. Each day transport aircraft flew in between 75 an
Mackay, Qld. C. 1943-03. American servicemen splash in the sea at Eineo Beach with Air Force Victorettes, a voluntary organisation of local women who entertained troops on a roster basis. The town was
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1942-12-31. UNITED STATES SERVICEMEN AND THEIR GUESTS ENJOY A DRINK BETWEEN DANCES AT THE NEW YEARS EVE PARTY AT THE AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVICE CLUB.
Mackay, Qld. C. 1943. A member of the Air Force Victorettes (AFVs) prepares to hit the ball during a game of softball against visiting American servicemen. Servicemen on leave with the American Red Cr
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1942-06-16. UNITED STATES SERVICEMEN ENJOY A QUIET PERIOD IN THE READING ROOM OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS SERVICE CLUB.
LIST OF LOCAL VOLUNTEERS ASSISTING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IN THE COOLANGATTA LEAVE AREA, MONTHLY NARRATIVE REPORTS PREPARED BY THE DIRECTOR OF THE REST HOMES FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND LATER REPOR