Stage Number: MBNH.09.03.21
Group: Old Town & River
Local Study Area: Fortitude Valley-New Farm-Newstead
Epoch: Early 20th Century
Street Address: 42 Oxlade Drive, New Farm
Latitude & Longitude: -27.47227778,153.05066667
Time Link: 1943
Map Link: 1946
Image Time Point: 1946
The USN acquired vacant riverside land from the Brisbane City Council, taking possession on 4 November 1943. The Mess was staffed by three US Navy personnel and 17 civilians. Facilities included two 35mm film projectors and a projection booth. The site was tastefully landscaped and quickly became a wartime Brisbane showplace. The US Navy ceased activities at the property on 23 June 1945.
Queensland WWII Historic Places Website
Qimagery. Brisbane City Council Series 1946. Scale: 1:15,900.
