DEFENCE MEDIA ALERT
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 6946
MSPA 246/10
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
Australia’s Federation Guard Artillery Gun Salute Rehearsal
WHAT:
Australia’s Federation Guard will conduct an artillery gun salute
rehearsal at Government House, Canberra. During this activity four
artillery guns will conduct a 21-Gun Salute in preparation for
ceremonial duties. Loud noises will be heard during the firing.
WHERE:
Government House, Yarralumla, Canberra ACT.
WHEN:
2:30 pm - 2:35 pm Thursday, 24 June 2010.
Background:
Australia’s Federation Guard (AFG) will conduct a rehearsal involving blank artillery
fire as part of its preparation for saluting visiting dignitaries.
During the rehearsal the AFG will fire a 21-round artillery salute using blank
cartridges. These cartridges do not contain any projectiles, however they do contain
gunpowder to simulate the sound of firing. The rounds will be fired at ten-second
intervals between 2:30pm and 2:35pm.
Media Note:
Please note that media are not invited to this rehearsal, however assistance is sought
in notifying local residents of this planned activity.
Media Contacts:
Sharelle Mathias, Public Affairs – ADFA:
0411 403 489
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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