Costumes from the 1940s era were brought out on the weekend to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the American training base Camp Cable at St Clare’s Primary School, Yarrabilba.
The base, located where Yarrabilba is now, was a World War II training base for more than 20,000 American soldiers from 1942 to 1944.
The name of the camp was changed from Camp Tamborine to Camp Cable, to honour Sergeant Gerald O. Cable who was killed enroute to the camp as a result of a Japanese submarine attack.
Division 4 councillor Laurie Koranksi said the turnout of around 500 people was fantastic.
“The local history that was showcased was just fabulous,” she said.
“Families from the area were overjoyed learning the historical significance of the area.
“GI Inc, the US reenactment group and the Military Historical Jeep Association set the scene of the day and answered questions about what would have gone on in the base.
“The Village Rockers really committed to the event and learnt dances from the era and were conducting lessons for the patrons.
“Everyone looked the part, were able to learn about the culture and even able to taste some American treats.”
Cr Koranski said it had been very special to listen to the stories of John McKnoulty AM and Allan Rosser who had both lived locally during World War II.