Queensland State Archives posted a photo:
Left to right: Corporal R F Woodward from Melbourne, VIC, Private B G Hard from Innisfail, QLD, Lance-Bombardier C Giddins from Townsville, QLD
Appreciation Of Comforts Fund Work
Warm appreciation of the courtesy and attention extended by the Australian Comforts Fund to troops in North Queensland was expressed today by Corporal R. N. Brady, of South Broken Hill.
He said that on a hot New Year’s Day in Mackay a wonderful New Year’s dinner was given to 12,500 troops who were on the way further north. Everyone, whether early or late, received a wonderful reception.
Afterwards an impromptu concert was given by people of the town. He said that words failed the troops when they tried to express their gratitude.
Along the track small Comforts Fund units were always at hand with tea and refreshments.
At Longreach the Comforts Fund entertained 500 troops in the recently built and very impressive town