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Obloquy or Obituary.

Obloquy or Obituary.

by | Oct 25, 2015 | Senate Estimates - Unplugged

Thornbird posted a Sunday ramble – HERE. You have to wonder just what in the seven hells the Minister is thinking about – it most certainly ain’t aviation. Not as a viable, vibrant industry which can and does in other countries contribute to employment and national...

What magnificent munificence.

by | Oct 24, 2015 | Senate Estimates - Unplugged

Or misfeasance  if you prefer.   Today from  (Seth Jaworski) – RAAA chairman Jim Davis opens the 2015 national convention. Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) chairman Jim Davis says a new Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) board and new director of...
Back, in the day.

Back, in the day.

by | Oct 16, 2015 | Senate Estimates - Unplugged

In response to P2 – HERE  Once. When I was very young an Uncle took me on in his joinery shop, so I could earn some holiday money.  First job – after sweeping the floors was sharpening the ‘cutting’ tools.  At first it was only chisels, even then, it was only...
Back, in the day.

Is blood from stones Red?

by | Oct 13, 2015 | Senate Estimates - Unplugged

One of the reasons ‘we’ have adopted The Mandarin, quite apart from the first class reporting and balanced opinion is the messages of ‘hope’ which creep onto the pages.  Modest, but essential changes that those who toil for the government initiate; where a honest,...
Pathway to a private members Bill.

Pathway to a private members Bill.

by | Oct 6, 2015 | Senate Estimates - Unplugged

It was one of the strangest starts to a full dress BRB ever.  Grim and (for that crew) strangely quiet.  My fault thinks I, for the e-mail loops questionnaire had been long and required some thought.  But, the IOS wanted to get a very clear picture before getting down...