| Place | Asia: Vietnam, Vung Tau Special Zone, Vung Tau |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01592.003 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Place made | Vietnam: Vung Tau Special Zone, Vung Tau |
| Date made | June 1966-July 1966 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown - orphaned work |
Exterior view of the partially completed No 9 Squadron, RAAF, Airmen's Club, colloquially known ...
Description
Exterior view of the partially completed No 9 Squadron, RAAF, Airmen's Club, colloquially known as the 'Ettamogah Hotel' after the 'Australian Post' cartoon drawn by Ken Maynard. The sign was painted by A25775 Corporal (Cpl) Joseph Edward Riches, an aircraft spray painter, of Manly, NSW, known amongst squadron members as 'Joe the Painter'. Sticking out from the left hand side of the tent is the bar, which has yet to be positioned. The 'Ettamogah Hotel' was established to provide a recreation facility separate from the No 35 Squadron, RAAF, bar, and was run on a volunteer basis, wherein rostered squadron members would stock the bar with beer, Pepsi softdrink and ice purchased with their own ration tickets from the base PX store. Patrons provided their own spirits and entertainment.