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Melbourne Suburb of Northcote
ON STAGE The Autumn 2012 journal of Vol.13 No.2 ‘By Gosh, it’s pleasant entertainment’ Frank Van Straten, Ian Smith and the CATHS Research Group relive good times at the Plaza Theatre, Northcote. ‘ y Gosh, it’s pleasant entertainment’, equipment. It’s a building that does not give along the way, its management was probably wrote Frank Doherty in The Argus up its secrets easily. more often living a nightmare on Elm Street. Bin January 1952. It was an apt Nevertheless it stands as a reminder The Plaza was the dream of Mr Ludbrook summation of the variety fare offered for 10 of one man’s determination to run an Owen Menck, who owned it to the end. One years at the Plaza Theatre in the northern independent cinema in the face of powerful of his partners in the variety venture later Melbourne suburb of Northcote. opposition, and then boldly break with the described him as ‘a little elderly gentleman The shell of the old theatre still stands on past and turn to live variety shows. It was about to expand his horse breeding interests the west side of bustling High Street, on the a unique and quixotic venture for 1950s and invest in show business’. Mr Menck was corner of Elm Street. It’s a time-worn façade, Melbourne, but it survived for as long as consistent about his twin interests. Twenty but distinctive; the Art Deco tower now a many theatres with better pedigrees and years earlier, when he opened the Plaza as a convenient perch for telecommunication richer backers. -
Analysis of a Southerly Buster Event and Associated Solitary Waves
CSIRO PUBLISHING Journal of Southern Hemisphere Earth Systems Science, 2019, 69, 205–215 https://doi.org/10.1071/ES19015 Analysis of a southerly buster event and associated solitary waves Shuang WangA,B,D, Lance LeslieA, Tapan RaiA, Milton SpeerA and Yuriy KuleshovC AUniversity of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. BBureau of Meteorology, PO Box 413, Darlinghurst, NSW 1300, Australia. CBureau of Meteorology, Melbourne, Vic., Australia. DCorresponding author. Email: [email protected] Abstract. This paper is a detailed case study of the southerly buster of 6–7 October 2015, along the New South Wales coast. It takes advantage of recently available Himawari-8 high temporal- and spatial-resolution satellite data, and other observational data. The data analyses support the widespread view that the southerly buster is a density current, coastally trapped by the Great Dividing Range. In addition, it appeared that solitary waves developed in this event because the prefrontal boundary layer was shallow and stable. A simplified density current model produced speeds matching well with observational southerly buster data, at both Nowra and Sydney airports. Extending the density current theory, to include inertia-gravity effects, suggested that the solitary waves travel at a speed of ,20% faster than the density current. This speed difference was consistent with the high-resolution satellite data, which shows the solitary waves moving increasingly ahead of the leading edge of the density current. Additional keywords: coastally trapped disturbance, density currents. Received 19 May 2019, accepted 7 October 2019, published online 11 June 2020 1 Introduction speed of ,20 m/s at the leading edge of the ridge (Holland and Southerly busters (SBs) occur during the spring and summer Leslie 1986). -
Andrew Whittaker
Raytheon Australia 4 Brindabella Cct Brindabella Park Canberra Airport, ACT 2609 Andrew Whittaker General Manager Above Water Systems Andrew Whittaker is the General Manager of the Above Water Systems Product Line for Raytheon Australia. In this role he is accountable for Raytheon Australia’s performance on a range of maritime programs, including the complex multi-billion dollar Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) Program. With skilled resources in Adelaide, Sydney and Perth, he is responsible for the sustainment and growth of Raytheon Australia’s surface ships capability, including Combat System integration, enterprise services, sustainment and training services. Andrew has over 33 years experience as a professional engineer, including 23 years experience in senior leadership positions. He has an extensive background in project management, systems engineering, and in the, specification, development, and implementation of electronics and software based systems. He joined Raytheon Australia in 2005 as Engineering Director in the Naval Systems Business Unit and has served as a member of AWD Alliance Management Team since 2007. He held the Navy delegation as the senior engineer on the AWD Program between 2007 and 2017. Andrew started his professional career in 1987 with Cossor Electronics (a Raytheon company) as an electronics design engineer. In 1991 he migrated from the UK to Australia joining Stanilite and then ADI Limited (now Thales). He was responsible for the design and development of communications switching systems that were integrated into the ANZAC frigates, Military Air Traffic Control systems and Cellular telephony systems exported to PNG and China. He was also the technical lead for the JTFHQ integration into HMAS Manoora and a number of other successful projects and bids. -
Making It in the Melbourne Music Scene Post-Punk and Post-Post-Punk
Making it in the Melbourne Music Scene Post-Punk and Post-Post-Punk Dr Sarah Taylor School of Science RMIT University Victoria, Australia [email protected] This paper uses contemporary documentation, interviews and maps to highlight the different types of music careers, and modes of “making it”, seen in the 1986 feature film Dogs in Space. The film concerns a fictional band of the same name, based on The Ears, a minor group active in the Melbourne band scene between 1979-1981. INXS’s Michael Hutchence plays Sam, the singer in post punk group Dogs in Space. The contrast between Hutchence and Sejavka was seen as remarkable: a major-league rock star, having “made it” by the time of the film’s production, portraying a relatively obscure post-punk musician. However, the trajectories of these bands did overlap in time and place. An historical geographical analysis of INXS and The Ears can help to add context to the Melbourne music scene depicted in the film, as well as to the later cult status popularity of the film, made during a transitional time between norms in the Australian music industry. Keywords — Music industry; post punk; Melbourne; INXS; The Ears; Dogs In Space; restructuring. INTRODUCTION I was far more interested in doing, instead of your rags-to-riches pop star story, your rags-to-gutter story... by actually showing the ones that don’t become famous. — Richard Lowenstein, director of Dogs in Space (quoted in Coupe, 1986) At the time of its release in late 1986, Dogs in Space provided a compelling contrast between the heights of music industry success enjoyed by one of its stars, Michel Hutchence, and the exciting but imploding music movement it depicted (Smith, 1986, McGregor, 1986, Coupe, 1986). -
The Corporatisation of Pine Gap
The Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability The corporatisation of Pine Gap Desmond Ball, Bill Robinson, Richard Tanter, and Philip Dorling Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability Special Report 25 June 2015 Summary The Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap, located just outside the town of Alice Springs in Central Australia and managed by the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), is one of the largest U.S. technical intelligence collection facilities in the world. The corporate presence at Pine Gap has expanded substantially in terms of both the number of companies involved and the total number of civilian contract personnel, and has changed significantly in functional terms, since the 1990s. It includes some of the major US aerospace and defence companies, such as Raytheon, Boeing, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics, as well as major computer companies, such as IBM and Hewlett-Packard. It also includes an increasing number of ‘pure play’ companies, who focus almost entirely on contracts from the National Reconnaissance Office, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and National Security Agency (NSA), such as Scitor Corporation, SAIC and Leidos. In addition to the supply of equipment (such as satellite dishes/radomes and computers) and the provision of specialised technical services (such as satellite control and antenna alignment), these companies are now also engaged in a wide variety of management, operations and maintenance roles. While the base is nominally a ‘joint’ United States-Australian facility, virtually all of the major companies involved are U.S. corporations or their Australian branches – further emphasizing the already heavily asymmetrical character of the ‘jointness’ of Pine Gap. -
Concept Graphic Defence | Industry | Integrated
CONCEPT GRAPHIC DEFENCE | INDUSTRY | INTEGRATED WORLD LEADER! The Enhanced NASAMS passes Gate 2 VOL 38 - SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 1 STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE LAND 19 PHASE 7B KONGSBERG’s systems, services and products are recognised globally as the best of breed. We have achieved this position through more than 200 years of innovation, hard work and determination. Our solutions increase performance and optimise results in areas that are of strategic importance worldwide. kongsberg.com ADBR.COM.AU 3 Initial SMART BUYING Point ANDREW McLAUGHLIN Contents ADBR SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 4 WORLD LEADER The Enhanced NASAMS selected for LAND 19 Phase 7B. 6 Background 7 Enhanced Sensors 8 Effectors 9 Vehicles he decision to pursue a and defence industry decision-making 10 Mk 2 Canister Launcher Single Supplier Limited associated with the project which has & High Mobility Launcher Tender for LAND 19 Phase saved considerable time and money. 10 Fire Distribution Centre 7B when it achieved Gate 1 And working on the assumption the Commonwealth approval weapon system is likely to be used in 10 NASAMS In Service in April 2017 caught many by surprise. anger at some point in its service life TThe Enhanced NASAMS solution then it will inevitably save lives, too. 11 The CAVE is an extremely potent and lethal air- It is easy to forget that 2016 was a year defence system, one which will maintain of significant change for the Department 12 Australian Industry Capability operational relevance for years to come as of Defence, not least due to the release 13 The Centre for Joint Integration part of a broader integrated air and missile of the new White Paper and associated defence capability, and which has some defence industry policy and organisational very potentially attractive growth options. -
Submission to the Inquiry Into Naval Shipbuilding by the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee
SUBMISSION TO THE INQUIRY INTO NAVAL SHIPBUILDING BY THE SENATE FOREIGN AFFAIRS, DEFENCE AND TRADE REFERENCES COMMITTEE On 10 November 2005 the Senate referred the following matter to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References committee for inquiry and report by the last sitting day of 2006: That the Committee inquire into and report upon the scope and opportunity for naval shipbuilding in Australia and in particular: (a) The capacity of the Australian industrial base to construct large Naval vessels over the long term and on a sustainable basis; (b) The comparative economic productivity of the Australian shipbuilding industrial base and associated activity with other shipbuilding nations; (c) The comparative economic costs of maintaining, repairing and refitting large naval vessels throughout their useful lives when constructed in Australia vice overseas; (d) The broader economic development and associated benefits accrued from undertaking the construction of large naval vessels. Introduction When the issue of naval shipbuilding is raised thoughts usually turn to the fabrication of large steel hulls, and possibly the machinery that propels them through the water. This is natural as the hull and superstructure are the obvious physical manifestations of a naval shipbuilding program. However, in terms of value, operational capability, complexity and risk it is the systems onboard the ship, and how they are integrated, that are the key factors in the success, or otherwise, of such a program. This is reflected in the relative value of the fabrication and consolidation tasks, which vary between 10% - 20% of the cost of a vessel. The majority of the cost of a modern naval ship is in the systems, including weapons and sensors, used to operate it. -
Project: Perth College
Project: Perth College Perth College’s student body required Australian made and designed steel lockers with custom indigenous inspired perforated door fronts to reflect the schools unique culture and identity. Perth College Located at 31 Lawley Cres, Mount Lawley, Perth College is a leading private Anglican school educating girls from Kindergarten to Year 12. Catering for day students and boarding from Year 7 to Year 12, the school required a locker solution suitable capable of supporting flexible needs. Currently home to approximately 1,000 students, Perth College is one of the oldest independent girls’ schools in Western Australia. The purpose-built facility provides spaces for encouraging creativity, imagination, social interaction and the development young minds. The Brief Perth College’s creative team specified Australian made and designed steel lockers to reflect the schools unique culture and identity. Planex was engaged to supply a customised locker system in a range of blue coloured powder coats featuring a custom Indigenous inspired perforated punch pattern designed by Parry and Rosenthal Architects. Steel lockers were specified for the senior school, located in foyers leading to multiple classrooms across two levels. Featuring flexible spaces that mirror universities and modern workplaces, the college utilises retractable walls to allow for collaborative learning and large groups to come together for speakers, meetings, exams and workshops. Project Milestones : Locker doors with Indigenous inspired perforations designed by -
The Bubbly Professor Tackles Topography
The Bubbly Professor Tackles Topography France Land: Western Alps, Massif Central, Vosges Mountains, Pyrenees, Auvergne Mountains, Jura Mountains, Morvan Massif, Mont Blanc Water: Rhône River, Moselle River, Rhine River, Loire River, Cher River, Charente River, Garonne River, Dordogne River, Gironde River (Estuary), Seine River, Marne River, Hérault River, Saône River, Aube River, Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, English Channel Wind: Gulf Stream, Mistral, Tramontane Italy Land: Italian Alps, Apennines, Dolomites, Mount Etna, Mount Vesuvius, Mont Blanc Water: Arno River, Po River, Tiber River, Tanaro River, Adige River, Piave River, Tagliamento River, Sesia River, Lake Garda, Lake Como, Mediterranean Sea, Gulf of Venice Wind: Sirocco winds, Grecale Winds Spain: Land: Pyrenees, Meseta Central, Picos de Europa, Sierra Nevada, Cantabrian Mountains, Sistema Ibérico, Montes de Toledo, Sierra de Gredos, Sierra de Guadaramma, Sistema Penibértico, Canary Islands, Balearic Islands Water: Ebro River, Duero River, Tagus River, Guadiana River, Guadalquivir River, Rías Baixas, Rías Altas, Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay, Gulf of Cadiz, Mediterranean Sea Wind: Garbinada Winds, Cierzo Winds, Levante, Poniente Portugal Land: Serra da Estrela, Montes de Toledo, Sintra Mountain, Azores, Madeira Island Water: Minho River, Douro River, Tagus (Tejo) River, Guadiana River, Sado River, Mondego River, Ave River, Gulf of Cadiz, Atlantic Ocean Winds: Portugal Current Austria Land: Central Alps, Pannonian Basin, Bohemian Forest Water: Danube River, -
Michael Ward April 2018
Michael Ward Raytheon Australia Managing Director 4 Brindabella Circuit Raytheon Australia Canberra Airport ACT 2609 Australia Tel: + 61 2 6122 0200 Fax: + 61 2 6122 0201 ACN 063 709 295 ABN 35 063 709 295 Insert Photo here. Exact size covers Biography grey line completely. Michael Ward is Managing Director of In 2017, Ward was invited to join the Prime Raytheon Australia and is responsible for the Minister’s Veteran Employment Initiative executive management of Raytheon operations Board and has previously contributed to the in Australia and New Zealand. Defence Industry Innovation Board (2011- 2013). Prior to assuming the role of Managing Director, Ward served as Raytheon Australia’s Born in Australia, Ward is a graduate of the General Manager, Strategy and Business University of New South Wales and a Fellow Development where he was responsible for of the Australian Institute of Management. He business growth and operational efficiency. He studied for a bachelor’s degree in information has also previously served as the Company’s technology before completing a master’s degree Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, in business administration. Ward has also Technical Services. undertaken graduate training in aeronautical engineering, defence studies and training. Before joining Raytheon, Ward was employed as a Defence Adviser to the Parliament of About Raytheon Australia Australia. His service to the Parliament came at the end of a 20-year career with the Australian As Australia’s leading provider of whole-of-life military. integrated solutions, Raytheon Australia is trusted to deliver; always. The company Complimenting his role at Raytheon Australia, provides integrated mission solutions for the Ward is an active leader in the Australian Australian Defence Force for Surface Ships, Defence Industry often speaking and Submarines, Joint Battlespace Systems and contributing at Defence and industry Mission Support as well as training solutions gatherings. -
Various Australian Made Mp3, Flac, Wma
Various Australian Made mp3, flac, wma DOWNLOAD LINKS (Clickable) Genre: Rock / Pop Album: Australian Made Country: Europe Released: 2006 Style: Pop Rock MP3 version RAR size: 1188 mb FLAC version RAR size: 1104 mb WMA version RAR size: 1626 mb Rating: 4.6 Votes: 937 Other Formats: AUD MIDI ADX AHX VOX WAV MP2 Tracklist 1 –INXS Melting In The Sun 2:55 2 –I'm Talking Lead The Way 3:38 3 –The Saints Ghostships 4:31 4 –Models Let's Kiss 3:50 5 –Models Out Of Mind Out Of Sight 3:33 6 –Divinyls, The* Temperamental 4:05 7 –Divinyls, The* Only Lonely 3:00 8 –INXS Burn For You 3:56 9 –INXS Mystify 4:01 10 –INXS What You Need 3:11 11 –INXS The Loved One 3:37 12 –INXS Don't Change 4:57 Companies, etc. Phonographic Copyright (p) – Cleopatra Records Copyright (c) – Cleopatra Records Licensed From – The Store For Music Ltd. Notes In the summer of 1987, INXS headlined the most ambitions and exciting series of concerts ever witnessed in Australia. During the tour, they performed in front of two hundred thousand fans in six cities across the continent. The highlight of these performances was the explosive stage performance of the lead singer Michael Huchence and this DVD shows that the concerts rate amongst the best ever filmed. SiX major Inxs tracks are included in their performances and they are supported by some of the best bands in Australia in the shape of Models, The Divinyls, The Saints and I'm Talking. -
Temporal and Spatial Study of Thunderstorm Rainfall in the Greater Sydney Region Ali Akbar Rasuly University of Wollongong
University of Wollongong Research Online University of Wollongong Thesis Collection University of Wollongong Thesis Collections 1996 Temporal and spatial study of thunderstorm rainfall in the Greater Sydney region Ali Akbar Rasuly University of Wollongong Recommended Citation Rasuly, Ali Akbar, Temporal and spatial study of thunderstorm rainfall in the Greater Sydney region, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Geosciences, University of Wollongong, 1996. http://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/1986 Research Online is the open access institutional repository for the University of Wollongong. For further information contact the UOW Library: [email protected] TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL STUDY OF THUNDERSTORM RAINFALL IN THE GREATER SYDNEY REGION A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree UNIVERSITY O* DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY from UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG by ALIAKBAR RASULY B.Sc. & M.Sc. (IRAN, TABRIZ University) SCHOOL OF GEOSCIENCES 1996 CERTIFICATION The work presented herein has not been submitted to any other university or institution for a higher degree and, unless acknowledged, is my own original work. A. A. Rasuly February 1996 i ABSTRACT Thunderstorm rainfall is considered as a very vital climatic factor because of its significant effects and often disastrous consequences upon people and the natural environment in the Greater Sydney Region. Thus, this study investigates the following aspects of thunderstorm rainfall climatology of the region between 1960 to 1993. In detail, it was found that thunderstorm rainfalls in Sydney have marked diurnal and seasonal variations. They are most frequent in the spring and summer and during the late afternoon and early evening. Thunderstorms occur primarily over the coastal areas and mountains, and less frequently over the lowland interior of the Sydney basin.