Artillery Gun Salute Rehearsal

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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.

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