The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Sydney, NSW. 1942-07-04. A large crowd watch US and Australian teams play a game of outdoor basketball at the Cricket Ground, part of the American Independence Day celebrations.
Adelaide, SA. 1942-07-04. Mud spattered gridiron football players hit the ground during a game held at the cricket oval to celebrate American Independence Day. The match was part of a carnival watched
Richmond, Vic. 1943-07-04. In front of a large crowd, competitors march in the arena during the American Independence Day sports carnival at the football ground.
Melbourne, Vic. 1944-07-04. A senior United States Army Officer speaking to a large crowd at the Town Hall on 4 July, American Independence Day.
Sydney, NSW. 1942-07-04. American Independence Day is honoured by American troops at the Cenotaph in Martin Place. Colonel Dawson (left) and Major Elliot are about to place a floral tribute, in the fo
Sydney, NSW. 1942-07-04. American Independence Day is honoured by an American guard at the Cenotaph in Martin Place. Note the floral tributes in the form of US unit flags placed on the memorial beside
Melbourne, Vic. 4 July 1942. A cross section of the crowd which attended a sports afternoon at Carlton Football Ground to celebrate American Independence Day. US athletes appeared in softball, touch f
