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Tim the Yowie Man

West Block's illustrious past, and Barry's job as a dreaded 'floater'

Barry Snelson outside West Block - wearing one of the much maligned drivers caps of the 1970s. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

The recent sale of West Block has shone the spotlight on its illustrious past, including the surreptitious role its converted bomb shelter played as a critical communications hub between our allies in World War II.

However, the landmark Parliamentary Triangle building, which along with East Block were the first built to exclusively house Commonwealth public servants, holds a special place in the heart of Canberrans who worked there last century.

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