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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1949
Page
5
A flood warning reports Maitland and Sydney areas at risk as river levels rise. Workmen resume extensive tasks through the night to reinforce levees while weather observers anticipate further rises over the next 12 to 24 hours.
A speculative broadcast cites Admiral Blandy discussing anti aircraft measures and radar strengthening to withstand atomic blasts. He notes that even a perfect weapon would not affect the air raid shield and asserts radiation would remain radio active in remains, with limited immediate local effects.
The article lists Canberra service club appointments and job openings. It notes a Cabinet sub committee to discuss Brata Cavern cooperation at the Premera' Conferenca on August 10 and invites applications for multiple posts with details on duties, qualifications, and travel allowances. It includes references to Antarctic division postings and TAA offers.
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