During World War II, certain Australian towns did not require air raid shelters or sirens as part of their public safety measures.

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The thread shares historical Australian newspaper articles mentioning 'air raid' from 1940, highlighting the context of World War II and public safety measures.

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Parent: Public SafetyEntity: Air Raid PreparednessImpact: negativeDate: Sep 30, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026Target: Public safety measures during World War II

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This historical Australian newspaper article contains the keyword "air raid": "AIR RAID SHELTERS Not Required at Barrier, Says Town Clerk NO INDUSTRIES WORTH BOMBING! BROKEN HILL. Monday", The Recorder, 29 Oct 1940 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article96350484

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This historical Australian newspaper article contains the keyword "air raid": "AIR RAID SIRENS NOT OBTAINABLE IN SYDNEY SYDNEY, Thursday", Daily Advertiser, 12 Jul 1940 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article144313745

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This historical Australian newspaper article contains the keyword "air raid": "REMOVAL OF AIR RAID PROTECTIONS", The Argus, 24 Jan 1944 http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11810973

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