The Volunteer Air Observers' Corps, which is on duty 24 hours a day on Australia's coastline, are shown at work in Victoria. Top: While Mrs. H. Shovelton (left) fills in her report after coming off duly at 2 a.m., Miss J. Grahame rises from her stretcher to take over duty. Lower: Mr. W. Macdougall (chief air observer), with Miss Grahame on day duty. ... [ILLUSTRATED]
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Fri 27 Feb 1942, Page 6
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