The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Mackay, Qld. C. 1943. Interior of a milk bar where sundaes, ice cream sodas and cold fruit drinks were served to American servicemen seated at the counter and at tables. The shop, or soda fountain as it was known to the Americans, was a busy spot in between dances and all through the day. (Original print held in AWM Archive Store at Department of Information N652)
Middle East. c. 1942. An enterprising local businessman has brought his ice cream and cold milk cart drawn by a mule to an Australian unit, probably the 2/2nd battalion to sell his goods. Three soldie
Mackay, Qld. C. 1943. A member of the Air Force Victorettes (AFVs) tags an American serviceman as he slides to a base during a game of softball. American servicemen on leave with the American Red Cros
Interior of tea rooms at the Australian Training Depot. Mrs Paterson and Mrs Garbutt stand behind the counter and soldiers sit at tables or stand near the counter.
Australians and Americans relaxing with a few drinks in the beer garden of the "Beachcomber", a bar located just outside the 1st Australian Logistic Support Group (ALSG) compound on the Back Beach Roa
Interior of the canteen at No. 1 Australian Auxiliary Hospital (1AAH). Soldiers are seated at tables with cups of tea and smoking while others stand at the counter talking with the female staff. Note
Mackay, Qld. C. 1943. While seated on his motorbike, Constable Phil Corlis pauses for a chat with sulky riders, Grace Barrett of Mackay, Qld, and Corporal F. B. Wilson of 2520 State Street, Granite Ci
