American Red Cross Canteen and Recreation Centre

former Australian Workers Union (AWU) building (demolished)

Type: Recreation/community
Region: Townsville

115 Denham Street, Townsville 4810

On 15 April 1942, the US Base Surgeon office located on the second floor of the Australian Workers Union (AWU) building.

A Red Cross cafeteria and dormitory were also located on the ground floor which included a dance floor.

The building was situated where a carpark now faces Denham Street, directly in front of Walker Street.

Source/comments

Base Two, The Bayonet of Australia, Volume One, Notes from American War Records of World War Two, Vol 2.[Typescript held in North Queensland Collection, James Cook University].