| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland, North Queensland, Townsville, Magnetic Island |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 067058 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
MAGNETIC ISLAND, QLD. 1944-06-23. ENTRANCE TO ALMA BAY SHOWING A SHARK PROOF NETTING FENCE ACROSS ...
Description
MAGNETIC ISLAND, QLD. 1944-06-23. ENTRANCE TO ALMA BAY SHOWING A SHARK PROOF NETTING FENCE ACROSS THE MOUTH. THE ARCADIA REST CAMP FOR SERVICE PERSONNEL IS SITUATED IN THIS AREA, AND IS CONDUCTED JOINTLY BY THE AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND AND THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA). THE CAMP CAN ACCOMMODATE 156 PERSONNEL, 105 MALES AND 51 FEMALES.