The academic qualifications, meteorological experience and maturity of Bureau staff was diverse. Many had been in the Australian Army, Navy or Air Force during World War II (some having also served in World War I). During their meteorological careers most had been located at a variety of Bureau offices in Australia, some in remote locations where self-reliance and adaptability were the essential qualities needed. These circumstances produced a special breed of self-sufficient, resourceful and independent individuals.

The general community had gradually become aware that meteorological services provided by the Bureau could be particularly valuable especially when life and property were threatened by tropical cyclones, floods, bushfires and other potentially dangerous meteorological phenomena. With the advent of television, the broadcast of weather information by that medium, and by ABC and commercial radio, stimulated a special interest in what had long been a popular subject of general conversation.

Following Warren's keen interest in international aspects of meteorology, Timcke and Dwyer maintained a prominent profile in that arena. Warren and Dwyer made significant contributions to the creation and development of WMO which became one of the most progressive of the specialised agencies of the United Nations Organization.

The achievement of this remarkable national and international development of Australian meteorology depended on the willingness of the Commonwealth Government to provide the resources for the Bureau to use the spectacular technological and scientific advances which occurred during this period.

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