Steve Spicer

Oct 23 #1471 Re: Yahoo is shutting down its groups Thanks for keeping the dream alive from me as well, Bob. Peter K. Campbell On Tue, 22 Oct 2019 at 2:59 pm, Henk Meijerink hmeijeri2@... [xTRL] Peter K. Campbell

Oct 23 #1470 Re: Yahoo is shutting down its groups The group will continue only as a bare basic mail list... Understand what's changing in Yahoo Groups Yahoo has made the decision to no longer allow users to Bob Backway

Oct 21 #1469 Fw: [xTRL] Yahoo is shutting down its groups I own a few Yahoo groups and have converted some to IO. My understanding is that the Yahoo groups with continue, but all attachments and extra features such David Connor

Oct 21 #1468 Re: Yahoo is shutting down its groups Ditto that, Bob. Thanks, Henk. On Tue, 22 Oct 2019 at 10:46 am, 'Vitas Anderson' vitas.anderson@... Henk Meijerink

Oct 21 #1467 Re: Yahoo is shutting down its groups Facebook fine with me. Thanks for all your work Bob. Really appreciated by many. Liz Bednall Sent from Yahoo7 Mail on Android On Tue., 22 Oct. 2019 at 10:46 Liz Bednall

Oct 21 #1466 Re: Yahoo is shutting down its groups Consolidating to Facebook sounds like a sensible suggestion Bob. And thank you for taking the trouble to curate this group. Best regards Vitas Anderson Mob: Vitas Anderson

Oct 21 #1465 Yahoo is shutting down its groups XTRLers, Yahoo is shutting down its groups on December 14. This means this group will not exist after that date. There is an option to transfer the group to Bob Backway

Oct 21 #1464 ASH CONROY PASSES Dear All, I'm literally just in the door from a week in Cairns to get the news that Ash Conroy has passed. I see nothing in xTRL so give the information Barry Thomas

Jul 10 #1463 Re: DO YOU HAVE ONE IN YOUR CUPBOARD??? Well at least one Commodore was built (owner/builder may wish to be anonymous) and I was about to build the second. Then Phil Jackson's section bought an Apple Bob Backway

May 28 #1462 DO YOU HAVE ONE IN YOUR CUPBOARD??? Dear xTRLers, FYI I offer this chance to be richer: Barry Thomas

May 28 #1461 Re: Looking for Roger Smith Greetings I attended Roger Smith’s funeral possibly the only TRL person there. Roger recruited me to TRL and was my first boss. Regards Bernard Smith From: bernardtrishsmith

Jan 30 #1460 Re: Looking for Roger Smith Dear Bob, I contacted Harry Wragge, who replied to tell me that unfortunately Roger Smith had died of motor neurone disease in January 2014. You will remember Geoffrey Goode

Jan 30 #1459 Looking for Roger Smith Barry Gilbert is attending the 50th anniversary of the moon landing gathering at Parkes Radio Telescope. I asked him if was planning to play cricket in The Bob Backway

Jan 30 #1458 Vale John Hughes I have received a message from Peter Latoszynski, that John Hughes passed away on 3 Jan 2019, at St Vincent's hospital and was cremated on 7 Jan 2019. No Ian Moran

Jan 08 #1457 CHRIS KELLY IS IN HOSPITAL Dear All, Heard Chris Kelly (M1) was in Knox Private so went to see him today. He has had a cuspid valve replaced and a triple bypass. Tomorrow he is Barry Thomas

21 Dec, 2018 #1456 Reminder - xTRL gathering this coming Friday YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2018 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2017, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each bobbackway

09 Dec, 2018 #1455 2018 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2018 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2017, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each bobbackway

12 Nov, 2018 #1454 2018 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING 2018 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ... YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2018 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2018, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on bobbackway

12 Nov, 2018 #1453 FW: John Hughes Sent from my Windows 10 phone ______From: ROGER PIERSON Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2018 1:12:52 PM To: Bob Bob Backway

21 Oct, 2018 #1452 Fw: Allan Sisson Funeral Details ______From: Geoffrey Goode Sent: Friday, 27 July 2018 1:28 PM To: Mr Bob Backway Subject: Allan Sisson Funeral Bob Backway

27 Jul, 2018 #1451 Re: DICK FLAVIN PASSES Thanks for the alert Bazza. It is a time for sadness and reflection when an old colleague passes. I remember one night at his home in Clayton, 35 years ago, Ian Moran

10 Jul, 2018 #1450 DICK FLAVIN PASSES RICHARD KENNETH FLAVIN 10.09.1932 - 29.06.2018 Dear xColleagues, I’m deeply saddened to convey the passing of Dick Flavin. Apparently his death notice was Barry Thomas

09 Jul, 2018 #1449 Passing of Howard Timbury. Some may remember Howard who was Foreman of the Workshop at Winterton Rd. Howard was an ex PMG Apprentice, spent years in New Guinea as a Training Officer with peter meggs

25 Jun, 2018 #1448 SASTY SASTRADIPRADJA'S FUNERAL DETAILS Good evening all, Sasty's funeral details published in this morning's Herald Sun:======Barry Thomas

19 May, 2018 #1447 Re: Sasty is very ill Apologies everyone, please disregard info below. Sadly Frank’s information is more up to date then mine. From: [email protected] Adrian Lynch

15 May, 2018 #1446 Sasty is very ill Dear ExTRLers Our ExTRL colleague Sasty Sastradipradja is seriously ill in hospital. Doctors say given his age, 85, and his fragile health they can do no more. ajlynch53

15 May, 2018 #1445 Sasty Sastradipradja passes away Hi all, Sad news! Today, 15 May, Sasty passed away after several weeks in hospital, suffering from serious heart disease. He had only recently recovered Frank At Bigpond

15 May, 2018 #1444 Re: Fw: Sandra's funeral Funeral is today. Bob Backway, Belgrave Hts, Victoria, Australia Commodore, Lake Eyre Yacht Club LakeEyreYC.com Bob Backway

25 Mar, 2018 #1443 Fw: Sandra's funeral Bob Backway, Belgrave Hts, Victoria, Australia Commodore, Lake Eyre Yacht Club LakeEyreYC.com ______From: Bob Backway

25 Mar, 2018 #1442 Death of Sandra Charles Via Geoff Goode & Emil Kane... Sad to report the passing of Sandra Charles. She died of Ovarian Cancer on 14 March at the Cabrini Palliative Care Hospital, bobbackway

18 Mar, 2018 #1441 Re: Barry Gilbert Lunch Monday 20 February Hi Bob, et al, Count me in. What time does it kick off ? DaveH Dave Hardwick

11 Feb, 2018 #1440 Re: Barry Gilbert Lunch is on Monday 19 (NINETEENTH!) February Book me in Bob. Sounds like a great opportunity to catch up with some old farts once again. Paul Copeland From: [email protected] Paul Copeland

11 Feb, 2018 #1439 Re: Barry Gilbert Lunch Monday 20 February It sounds like Monday 19th is the date you mean but I am only available on Tuesday 20th. Sorry to miss you Barry Norman Gale From: Norman Gale

11 Feb, 2018 #1438 Re: Barry Gilbert Lunch is on Monday 19 (NINETEENTH!) February OK I stuffed up. The date is Monday 19 February! Apologies. Bob Backway, Belgrave Hts, Victoria, Australia Commodore, Lake Eyre Yacht Club Bob Backway

11 Feb, 2018 #1437 Re: Barry Gilbert Lunch Monday 20 February Which date? Monday or Tuesday. Monday suits me best, but Tuesday is OK too. Ed. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marymae Trench

11 Feb, 2018 #1436 Barry Gilbert Lunch Monday 20 February Barry Gilbert is in Melbourne and will be for a few weeks. He has agreed to have lunch with the xTRLers on Monday 20th February at the Wheelers Hill Hotel cnr bobbackway

10 Feb, 2018 #1435 Re: A service to celebrate the life of Geoff Mitchell Dear Mike, I regret that I will be interstate on that day, so please convey the reason for my absence if there is an opportunity to do that. Geoff had the Geoffrey Goode

03 Feb, 2018 #1434 A service to celebrate the life of Geoff Mitchell A service to celebrate the life of Geoff Mitchell will be held Wednesday 14 February 2018 10:30am W.D. Rose Funerals 139 Marriage Road mcrarey

03 Feb, 2018 #1433 Vale Geoff Mitchell Dear XTRL, It is with great sadness to inform you that Geoff Mitchell, long time Physical Sciences leader passed away yesterday after an illness. No other mcrarey

02 Feb, 2018 #1432 Barry Gilbert Visiting Barry Gilbert is visiting Melbourne shortly (date not confirmed). Steve Iskra and I figure this is a good excuse for a gathering of old farts. Stay tuned for a Bob Backway

29 Jan, 2018 #1431 Re: Congratulations to xTRLers receiving OAM Well recognised. Congratulations to Peter and John. Thank you Neil for the good news. Must say I was pleased to see a Physicist as Australian of the year. Go David Gates

26 Jan, 2018 #1430 Congratulations to xTRLers receiving OAM Dear All, Congratulations to the following xTRL staff who received an OAM (Order of Australia Medal in the General Division) yesterday. Mr Peter Richard HICKS Neil & Fiona Leister

26 Jan, 2018 #1429 TRL lightning research It's good to see that the spirit of TRL lives on with work Ed Bondarenko did informing science today - check out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJdjZm67bWk Peter K. Campbell

22 Jan, 2018 #1428 REMINDER - 2017 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING - Friday 8th 2017 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ... YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2017 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2017, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on bobbackway

01 Dec, 2017 #1427 Re: ex-TRL Staff Xmas BBQ Hi Jeff 2017 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ... YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2017 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2017, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the Joe Briganti

29 Nov, 2017 #1426 ex-TRL Staff Xmas BBQ Can someone remind me when this will be on for this year 2017 please (I got the impression it's on Fri 8 Dec) Cheers, Jeff Jeff Cheong

29 Nov, 2017 #1425 2017 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING DEC 8 YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2017 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2017, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each bobbackway

12 Nov, 2017 #1424 Text Buddy is being switched off - BUGGER. Buddy switch off 11dec2017 Ian Moran

11 Nov, 2017 #1423 Further on xTRL Facebook - connecting You can find it using... Web: https://www.facebook.com/groups/xTRLstaff/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/xTRLstaff/ Share this link to help people find your bobbackway

02 Nov, 2017 #1422 Facebook Hi all, As Yahoo Groups are becoming less popular and in response to requests from xTRL members I've started a Facebook page called "xTRL". I think I have set bobbackway

02 Nov, 2017 #1421 Re: Vale Alan Duncan I will be away from the Office from Thursday 17th August until Friday 25th August. For matters relating to KMack Lockers, Contact Dick Menting Phone 0417 357 Bruce Chisholm

30 Aug, 2017 #1420 Re: Vale Alan Duncan I will be away from the Office from Thursday 17th August until Friday 25th August. For matters relating to KMack Lockers, Contact Dick Menting Phone 0417 357 Bruce Chisholm

30 Aug, 2017 #1419 Re: Vale Alan Duncan Good afternoon All, FYI there was a tribute to Allan in his/our local paper: https://issuu.com/starnewsgroup/docs/2017-08-22_mte_341 Go to page 8. There is a Barry Thomas

24 Aug, 2017 #1418 Vale Alan Duncan DUNCAN Allan Marshall 1946 - 2017 Allan passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2017. Loved and loving husband of Margaret (47 1/2 yrs). Much loved deesthisyear

21 Aug, 2017 #1417 Re: Dreaming in 1978 Yikes. Who is going to type the hex in for the game ;-) Bryan. On 1 August 2017 at 20:20, Bob Backway bob_backway@... [xTRL] Bryan McGlade

01 Aug, 2017 #1416 Dreaming in 1978 Phil Jackson some years back pointed some of us to an Apple II+ emulator for the PC. Well just in case you want to impress your grandchildren with 1978 Bob Backway

01 Aug, 2017 #1415 Re: Telstra - 1400 jobs to go https://www.itnews.com.au/news/hugh-bradlow-to-leave-telstra-in-october-467744 End of an era .... Joe On Wed, 14 Jun 2017 at 17:52, Bob Backway Joe Briganti

06 Jul, 2017 #1414 Telstra - 1400 jobs to go http://www.theage.com.au/business/telstra-set-to-axe-1400-jobs-20170614-gwqqkf.html Bob Backway

13 Jun, 2017 #1413 Re: Telstra Labs Indeed Telstra does need to continually adapt and change to ensure global relevance and competitiveness, and the establishment of these labs is a good thing. Dr. Milosh V. Ivanovich

06 May, 2017 #1412 Re: Edgars Tyrepower I was wondering when Ian Edgar would re-tyre. I am one of his loyal customers and have seen his name mentioned in car clubs as a good place to re-tyre. I liked Graham Lucas

03 May, 2017 #1411 Re: Telstra Labs At the risk of being trolled yet again…. (yes, last time I spoke out I got hate mail – thanks!) Some of us still work for Telstra and I can tell you that Moore, Lyn

03 May, 2017 #1410 Re: Telstra Labs A Telstra Labs and a CTO fired for doctoring their CV - while do I feel so much déjà vu? ;-) Peter K. Campbell On 3 May 2017 at 13:09, Simon Michnowicz Peter K. Campbell

03 May, 2017 #1409 Re: Edgars Tyrepower I bought my first tyres from Ian in 1979 (I think) before the Tyrepower days, when they were at the Total service station on the corner of Blackburn and Steve B.

03 May, 2017 #1408 Re: Edgars Tyrepower Good morning Bob and all, Thanks for that info Bob. Having recently had my complimentary 10,000km rotate and balance for a new set of tyres I'm well used to Barry Thomas

03 May, 2017 #1407 Edgars Tyrepower xTRLers, While having two punctures repaired at Echuca Tyrepower yesterday morning I was chatting to the owner Peter Maye. I told him that I had worked near Bob Backway

03 May, 2017 #1406 Re: Telstra Labs Sounds more like the (incomprehensible) jargon labs. Cheers -- Cheers Graham Lucas 28 Avenza St Mentone, 3194, Vic 03 9515 4650 0417 100 408 Graham Lucas

03 May, 2017 #1405 Telstra Labs In case you did not notice, the media are hailing the opening of "Telstra Labs", which is the fine work of our ex-colleagues in the CTO Simon Michnowicz

02 May, 2017 #1404 Fwd: Andrew Martin - funeral service details ALL, FORWARDED FYI. Barry Thomas. ======FROM: Gordhandas, Kiran A SENT: Friday, 17 March 2017 8:40 AM TO: # WNE All  Barry Thomas

16 Mar, 2017 #1403 Fwd: Andrew Martin's passing Dear xTRL-ers, NOT the Andrew Martin who once worked at TRL. No, most of you probably didn't know Andrew Martin of Box Hill Radio Maintenance Group. The  Barry Thomas

15 Mar, 2017 #1402 Lunch - Wheelers Hill Hotel Wednesday 8 March xTRLers, Barry Wilson (ex Computer Facilities & Networks) is visiting Melbourne at the moment. Barry currently resides in Thailand. We are catching up at the Bob Backway

02 Mar, 2017 #1401 Re: 2016 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING 9th December Hi all after a wonderful time at TRL from 69 thru 87, I've been in Brisbane since 88 _and_ have finally decided to go to a seasonal gathering. I very much look Tony Thomas

05 Dec, 2016 #1400 REMINDER - xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING FRIDAY WEEK It is nearly time for the subjects of the former Kingdom of Trel to assemble and pay homage to a past era of happiness and plenty. Please set a reminder on bobbackway

30 Nov, 2016 #1399 2016 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING 9th December YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2016 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2016, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each bobbackway

15 Nov, 2016 #1398 Re: What about this then? Thanks Ian - you forgot opera ( or even a few others that fly under the radar) I've been playing with opera lately and it seems quite good - but not enough to Joe Briganti

26 Oct, 2016 #1397 What about this then? ... What about this then? Not happy with your current browser IE/FF/Edge/Chrome/Safari/... ? Maybe Brave is the browser for you. https://brave.com/ Ian. Ian Moran

26 Oct, 2016 #1396 Re: Membership Hi All, I agree with Joe about moving to Facebook but using a closed and moderated group. Yahoo Groups is outdated (but still useful). Facebook is very useful Rick Coxhill

26 Oct, 2016 #1395 Re: Membership apologies if this is a duplicate... my email didnt seem to distribute from the yahoo portal!!! Jim and Amico just be aware that the login to yahoo may not be Joe Briganti

26 Oct, 2016 #1394 Re: Membership Thanks Jim for you comments regarding the XTrl website. I also have similar login problems. Can anyone help????? Amico Sent from my iPhone ... Thanks Jim for Amico

26 Oct, 2016 #1393 Membership HI I can't access any info on the website. If I try to subscribe, I am told that I am already a member If I try to look at anything, I am told that I need to Jim Blight

25 Oct, 2016 #1392 2015 Christmas Gathering photos, Valley Reserve Greetings Everyone 32 new photos from the 2015 Christmas Gathering at Valley Reserve are available for viewing on the xTRL website. How many faces can you put ajlynch53

22 Oct, 2016 #1391 Re: DAVE CLUTTERBUCK'S FUNERAL SERVICE Thanks Barry Joe On Monday, 17 October 2016, 'Barry Thomas' warlord@... [xTRL] < ... -- regards -- joe Joe Briganti

16 Oct, 2016 #1390 DAVE CLUTTERBUCK'S FUNERAL SERVICE Dear All, Dave's service will be held St John's Anglican Church, 624 Centre Road, Bentleigh on Tuesday Oct 18th at 2.00pm., followed by a private cremation. Barry Thomas

16 Oct, 2016 #1389 Re: Vale David Clutterbuck Very sad news indeed. I fondly remember Dave as a happy, always helpful friend in General Admin, when I was just starting out at TRL in 1995. Milosh *-- * Dr. Milosh V. Ivanovich

11 Oct, 2016 #1388 Re: Vale David Clutterbuck That is very sad news. Dave was a true gentleman and very kind to everyone. Liz Bednall

10 Oct, 2016 #1387 Vale David Clutterbuck Sadly I advise that ex-PMG/Telecom/Telstra colleague and friend Dave Clutterbuck died last night, approximately one year after being diagnosed with a brain Lex Reiners

10 Oct, 2016 #1386 Vale' - Paul Elliott ______From: rogersk30@... [xTRL] Sent: Wednesday, 31 August 2016 4:50 PM To: Bob Backway

30 Aug, 2016 #1385 Fw: Vale' - Paul Elliott I believe John may has incorrectly entered the xTRL Yahoo groups address so I'll take the liberty of forwarding his message. A number of x's are going to the Bob Backway

30 Aug, 2016 #1384 Re: Paul Elliot Funeral Thanks Bob, I remember working with Paul which helped me with hardware to test multimedia over ATM network. He is a very nice guy. He seems to be interested Khanh Ly

30 Aug, 2016 #1383 Re: Paul Elliot Funeral Paul My long time jogging mate and true friend. I will miss you. You could run exceptional distances with what seemed little effort. But life has been cut far Amico

30 Aug, 2016 #1382 Re: Paul Elliot Funeral I worked with Paul for many years. We got on very well together. An extremely intelligent man who I had many interesting discussions with. I kept in contact Rick Coxhill

29 Aug, 2016 #1381 Re: Paul Elliot Funeral Thanks Bob I remember Paul as a key member of our "Location and Context" mobile applications team in the final year of TRL. His passing at such a young age is Moore, Lyn

29 Aug, 2016 #1380 Paul Elliot Funeral xTRLers, I have now been able to confirm Paul's passing. His funeral is at Neilson's Funerals, Warragul-Korumburra Rd, Warragul, 11am this Thursday 1 Bob Backway

29 Aug, 2016 #1379 URGENT: News of Paul Elliot xTRLers, I have heard news of Paul Elliot. However I have not been able to obtain any official confirmation. If any member has more information, or knows how Bob Backway

28 Aug, 2016 #1378 Cathie Seidl funeral notice Cathie, former CA at TRL Switching and Signalling Branch passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 22nd,There will be a funeral service at St. Elizabeth's Roland Seidl

25 Aug, 2016 #1377 Re: Tell me another one Think of all the fun TRL could have had developing and testing the new flying mobile phone technologies… ... Think of all the fun TRL could have had Morgan Littlewood

02 Aug, 2016 #1376 Re: Tell me another one LOL, you mean pie in the sky. Neil Whitaker Mob +61 (0) 438886671 Ph. +61 (0)3 98886670 Email whitworks@... Neil Whitaker

02 Aug, 2016 #1375 Re: Tell me another one Perhaps he is referring to an auto flying car in the near future. He is pictured with a drone in the photo accomplishing the article. Alvaro ... I would alvaro_hui

01 Aug, 2016 #1374 Re: Tell me another one I would like to see a self driving car handle itself on a rutted gravel road.... Why do those guys insist on keeping the buckets on their heads? Perhaps they Ric Witham

01 Aug, 2016 #1373 Re: Tell me another one I see that Telstra Senior Management prognostications continue to be as they ever were. ;) Cheers Peter Peter C. Kemeny email: peter.kemeny@... Mob: 0409 Peter Kemeny

31 Jul, 2016 #1372 Re: Tell me another one Yes, you can put that prediction in the same basket as "The full time working week will only be 20 hours thanks to wondrous labour saving technologies" I wish! Vitas Anderson

31 Jul, 2016 #1371 Re: Tell me another one I agree Bob. Most prophesies by technical people are not what they think will naturally happen but what they want to happen. Driverless cars offer enormous Rick Coxhill

31 Jul, 2016 #1370 Tell me another one In todays Australian... No more driving by 2030: Bob Backway

31 Jul, 2016 #1369 Re: Is it time to call the roll? I have the Corporate Directory of June 1996 (4 or 5 TRL pages in it) and the Telecom Length of Service list October 1977. Regards, David Connor NIRC David Connor

30 Jul, 2016 #1368 Re: Is it time to call the roll xTRL Members, I have a 2003 TRL telephone directory which I have yet to put on the website. I have attached it. I need to look at this database more closely  PDF 1.0 MB TRL Internal Telephone Directory 2003.pdf Rick Coxhill

30 Jul, 2016 #1367 Re: Is it time to call the roll xTRL Members, When I created this Yahoo Group about 14 years ago I setup a database of xTRL people using the database facility provided on the xTRL Yahoo Bob Backway

30 Jul, 2016 #1366 Re: Is it time to call the roll Hello Eric, What a good idea!!! A few weeks ago I gave Rick Coxhill just such a copy recently discovered in my "archives". May 1983. Here it is: Barry Thomas

30 Jul, 2016 #1365 Is it time to call the roll Xtrl members. When you cleaned out your desk did you hang on to a copy of the TRL internal phone list? I was hoping someone could post the phone list from Eric Dodge

30 Jul, 2016 #1364 Kevin Sexton funeral notice http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/notice/313432065/view?random=1469826492349 Ian Moran

29 Jul, 2016 #1363 Re: Farewell Kevin Sexton RIP Kevin c u @ the 19th BB Brian Booth

28 Jul, 2016 #1362 Re: Hard Drives - I'll raise you ... That was when our section (SSQE at the time? -- so many names) also did an exhibit running on a Lab built CP/M box that used 8" DSDD floppies. The bare Allan Duncan

26 Jul, 2016 #1361 Farewell Kevin Sexton xTRL, on behalf of his closer TRL friends, I'm sad to report, Kevin Sexton passed away at 6:30am this morning (Wed 27 July 2016). He died in hospital after a Ian Moran

26 Jul, 2016 #1360 Re: Hard Drives - I'll raise you Purple, As a matter of general interest, what are you smoking these daze???? BaZZa. ... From: purplepete@... To:"contact list xTRL" Cc: Sent:Wed, 20 Jul Barry Thomas

19 Jul, 2016 #1359 Re: Hard Drives - I'll raise you [1 Attachment] I studied phase-locked loops at Monash University for my Masters’ degree in 1972-3. I logged my data using one of the Monash Engineering Data General mini James Park

19 Jul, 2016 #1358 Re: Hard Drives - I'll raise you [1 Attachment] I would also like to thank Rick for his continued support of the history of TRL. And, inline with the current one-up-manship: When I was a lad I had to get up Peter K. Campbell

19 Jul, 2016 #1357 Re: Hard Drives - I'll raise you ORRIGHT, ORRIGHT, let's drive (!!) this back in time. I'm pretty sure Bob that the attached picture was not your 5MB HDD... Compared to the attached  Barry Thomas

19 Jul, 2016 #1356 Re: Hard Drives - I'll raise you According to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/APC_III 640x 400 not 640x200 ;-) Bryan. On 20 July 2016 at 15:43, Roland Seidl rolandaseidl@... [xTRL] Bryan McGlade

19 Jul, 2016 #1355 Re: Hard Drives - I'll raise you I remember the APC III's. They had better screen resolution then the IBMs at the time. We using them as terminals to theVoice Services VAX to edit speech Roland Seidl

19 Jul, 2016 #1354 Hard Drives - I'll raise you During an end of year spending spree an APCIII that was ordered was found to be no longer required. Rather than upsetting the system by coming in under budget Bob Backway

19 Jul, 2016 #1353 Re: Scanned TRL Publications Hi Rick In 2001 the New Horizons was controlled and published by HQ rather than TRL. It was coordinated at the TRL end by myself (2001) and Joe Briganti Colin Block

19 Jul, 2016 #1352 Re: Scanned TRL Publications Dear All, I too would like to thank Rick Coxhill for his wonderful archival work. The Technology Museum in the old Hawthorn Exchange Building is also Barry Thomas

19 Jul, 2016 #1351 Re: Scanned TRL Publications Hi Rick Thanks for your wonderful archival work over the years. I have copies of RofA 75/76 and 83/84. At what resolution would you like them scanned? I also Colin Block

18 Jul, 2016 #1350 Re: Scanned TRL Publications Hi Rick, How are you. Not in touch for a very long time. I have Research Quarterly issue number 75 and 76 (April and July 1994). Are they the ones you are Ming Zhao

16 Jul, 2016 #1349 Scanned TRL Publications I have been scanning and publishing on the TRL history site Review of Activities (R & A) and New Horizons (NH). See: Rick Coxhill

15 Jul, 2016 #1348 Re: More on departing CTO in todays Age Welcome to the Corporate world where it is who you know rather than what you know that counts. We all know exmples of incompetent people coming into Graham Lucas

04 Jun, 2016 #1347 Re: More on departing CTO in todays Age Only too true. Apparently when Charlie Zoi joined from the US as Blount's Marketing Director, the wives of the senior business unit managers needed to pass Stephen Nason

04 Jun, 2016 #1346 Re: More on departing CTO in todays Age When Cambell (Sp?) addressed the union reps he was obviously sh*tting himself. He made comments like "my wife even played golf with his wife" as though that Bob Backway

04 Jun, 2016 #1345 Re: More on departing CTO in todays Age Hi all, Well, who needs a PhD, as long as they can hit a tennis ball ;-) Greg On Sat, Jun 4, 2016 at 5:51 PM, Stephen Nason snason@... [xTRL] gregf133@...

03 Jun, 2016 #1344 Re: More on departing CTO in todays Age I'd recently moved from TRL to into Corporate Affairs in the city when the Bruno episode occurred. What surprised me and others at the the time was how Stephen Nason

03 Jun, 2016 #1343 Re: departure Rick, I think that the letterhead that Terry supplied should head a section in your TRL history. A good friend of mine is in a position where she is often used Bob Backway

03 Jun, 2016 #1342 Re: More on departing CTO in todays Age Gold !! Terry - collectors item. Get the set! Joe On Saturday, 4 June 2016, Terry Walsh terrymwalsh@... [xTRL] < ... -- regards -- joe Joe Briganti

03 Jun, 2016 #1341 Re: More on departing CTO in todays Age Here's a blast from the past. I just happened to keep one of these when they were supplied at the time! [cid:a1770513-c2b0-4bd8-bd1a-38e4a23ddf24] Terry Terry Walsh

03 Jun, 2016 #1340 Re: More on departing CTO in todays Age Hi David... Shouldn't it depend on proper processes? I mean the process should be I go for a job as a rocket scientist.... And I give my evidence for being a Joe Briganti

03 Jun, 2016 #1339 Re: More on departing CTO in todays Age I remember arriving as a recruit at TRL about 2 years after Bruno's departure. I asked whoever was in HR at the time whether they wanted to see my PhD David Bednall

03 Jun, 2016 #1338 More on departing CTO in todays Age http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/telstras-sacked-cto-vish-nandlall-passed- himself-off-as-a-doctor-20160602-gpaisi.html Bob Backway

03 Jun, 2016 #1337 some things never change? they just change the names? As split enz once sang - history never repeats .... or does it? Telstra sacks CTO from its execs list joe_trl_briganti

27 May, 2016 #1336 Telecommunications Journals Hi Everyone. I've been cleaning out some of my Dad's stuff and found three boxes of journals and articles dating back as far as 1935 that he collected during Steve B.

24 Apr, 2016 #1335 Farewell Kevin Clark Fellow XTrl, my good friend Fred Gigliotti has asked me to post the sad news of the passing of Kevin Clark on the evening of April 3rd. There will be no mcrarey

04 Apr, 2016 #1334 translator required Hello. just checking to see if any of the old NIRC staff that did translation work are on this list? I need some Australian documents (2) translated into joe_trl_briganti

30 Dec, 2015 #1333 REMINDER: xTRL GATHERING THIS FRIDAY YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2015 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2014, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each bobbackway

07 Dec, 2015 #1332 REMINDER: xTRL GATHERING THIS FRIDAY YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2015 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2014, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each bobbackway

07 Dec, 2015 #1331 Re: FW: Don Sheridan Hi all, FYI it's Boulton rd, just off Canterbury rd near forest hill. (I didn't know Don from TRL but did know his kids from school days). Best regards Craig. Craig Pugsley

02 Dec, 2015 #1330 FW: Don Sheridan Bob copy for your info in case you didn't know etc. Hello Peter & Rajah, I guess you have heard that Don Sheridan passed away? The funeral is on this Friday Bob Backway

01 Dec, 2015 #1329 FW: Passing of Don Sheridan Bob Backway, Belgrave Hts, Victoria, Australia Commodore, Lake Eyre Yacht Club LakeEyreYC.com From: lnd.gates@... To: Bob_Backway@...  Bob Backway

01 Dec, 2015 #1328 2015 xTRL Gathering December 11 YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2015 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2014, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each bobbackway

16 Nov, 2015 #1327 Re: Vale Noel Teede Sad news, Paul. I remember Noel as a true gentleman with mind that was wide ranging and always ready to listen to new ideas (even half-baked ideas from people Stephen Nason

29 Aug, 2015 #1326 Vale Noel Teede I am sad to inform the xTRL group that Noel Teede past away on Tuesday this week. His Funeral Service will be held at Ern Jensen & Sons Funeral Home, cnr Bruce Paul Kirton

27 Aug, 2015 #1325 LES MURFETT PASSES Forwarded message from Alan Murfett. It is with sadness that I pass on that my father, Les Murfett, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday 15 August Barry Thomas

18 Aug, 2015 #1324 Re: Vale Peter Sember This is indeed sad news. I had the pleasure of working with Peter for many years, and I remember the awarding of his Phd as it was in the same ceremony as my chris_rwls

12 Aug, 2015 #1323 Re: Vale Peter Sember Very Sad News Simon Peter was an inspiration and friend to all of us at the Labs. What he achieved in life is incredible. We will all miss him, a loyal friend Amico Bigpond

11 Aug, 2015 #1322 Re: Vale Peter Sember Very sad news to hear Simon. Sent from my iPhone Penny McComb

10 Aug, 2015 #1321 Details of Funeral for Peter Sember Dear ex-TRLers, The funeral for Peter Sember will be at: 11.00 AM, Monday 17th August, at St. Anthony. 72 Grange Road Glen Huntley VIC 3163. Afterwards Peter Simon Michnowicz

10 Aug, 2015 #1320 Vale Peter Sember Sadly I would like to inform the ex-TRL group that Peter Sember passed away last night after a brief battle with pneumonia. He was surrounded by his father Simon Michnowicz

10 Aug, 2015 #1319 Russell Yates Funeral Service Dear All, A service for Russell Yates will be held at the Woodgate Community Hall at 9.30am on Wednesday the 12th August. The hall is located in the centre of Dick Francis

07 Aug, 2015 #1318 Russell Yates passes Dear all, We are very sad to inform you that our respected colleague and dear friend Russell Yates passed away peacefully this morning (Wednesday, 5/8/15) at Dick Francis

04 Aug, 2015 #1317 NBN News been a bit quiet here.... this article caught my eye. The Herald Sun (p.17) reports NBN is recruiting a ‘dad’s army’ of retired Telstra employees to joe_trl_briganti

04 Aug, 2015 #1316 Roland Leschinski passes Hi All, It is my sad news to report that Roland Leschinski passed away peacefully last Wednesday while at home with family. Roland had been under treatment for Paul Copeland

09 Jul, 2015 #1315 xTR Whats App Web You have new messages Message Info: Date: April 25, 2015, 6:30 pm 53 Lenght: 55sec 111 [ ](http://www.bidluv.com/act.php david12481632

25 Apr, 2015 #1314 Dave Kisby's address? Hello,Does anyone know or have Dave Kisby's current address? His sons funeral is next Tuesday at 1200 and I have an appointment in the city at 1.00, so peter meggs

27 Feb, 2015 #1311 FW: Peter Dalliston - Memorial Service From: tellatale@... To: bob_backway@... Subject: Peter Dalliston Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 09:32:06 +1100 Hello to all ex TRL employee's. Just a Bob Backway

17 Feb, 2015 #1310 FW: Peter Dalliston passes Bob Backway

16 Feb, 2015 #1309 Bryan Waldrons Lea Francis Ex 10 Lonsdale Techs. Most of us were fond of Bryan and his love of his Lea Francis. In Upper Beaconsfield at the anniversary of the Ash Wednesday fires there Eric Dodge

16 Feb, 2015 #1308 FW: Re Peters Dallistons Health From: bruce.mcewen@... To: arlan@...; tellatale@...; emer@...; pdalliston@...; bmcewen@... CC: 

 Bob Backway

05 Feb, 2015 #1306 FW: Peter Dalliston John is trying to contact the people below. While I have seen Alan Mitchell at xTRL gatherings I have no contact details for him or either Peter. Please email Bob Backway

03 Feb, 2015 #1305 Re: Reminder - xTRL Gathering this Friday John, Very sad to hear. I have forwarded your email to the list. Bob Backway, Belgrave Hts, Victoria, Australia Commodore, Lake Eyre Yacht Club Bob Backway

29 Jan, 2015 #1304 Re: Clarification needed on No. 7 Signalling System You can take the man out of the lab but you cannot take the lab out of the man !! Research on !! From: "Barry Dingle btdingle@... [xTRL]" Norman Gale

02 Jan, 2015 #1303 Re: Clarification needed on No. 7 Signalling System A few corrections to my TRL SS7 summary - to keep the record straight. Mike Subocz kindly pointed out that TRL (read Mike :-) ) led the international field Barry Dingle

02 Jan, 2015 #1302 Re: CCSS7 - another perspective Interesting inputs !! You have raised my curiosity about the use of SS7 now. Especially in view of the massive rise of text and mm messaging these days. Have Norman Gale

31 Dec, 2014 #1301 FW: [xTRL] CCSS7 - another perspective xTRLers, Apologies to Mick Hunter (see end of this message). Got my projects mixed up. The sequential controllers were in a previous project. The parts of code Bob Backway

31 Dec, 2014 #1300 Re: Clarification needed on No. 7 Signalling System Many thanks for the responses. Interesting stuff. Happy New Year to all. Steve Stephen Nason

31 Dec, 2014 #1299 Re: CCSS7 - another perspective Very interesting reading ! Is this unwritten history (but I suspect that most history is unwritten, particularly it seems in the case of TRL) ? What your Wolfgang Lobert

31 Dec, 2014 #1298 Re: CCSS7 - another perspective Lots of very good points Bob - but I was addressing Steve's statement that began *"TRL developed the No. 7 Signalling System which became accepted as the Barry Dingle

31 Dec, 2014 #1297 Re: CCSS7 - another perspective You are right Jim. ISUP and SS7 MTP is still specified for use between telco networks in Australia - unless two networks agree to use some other Signalling Barry Dingle

31 Dec, 2014 #1296 Re: CCSS7 - another perspective Not yet obsolete Bob. One of the ACCC declared services covers interworking between telephone networks. That includes interworking between IP networks carrying James Park

30 Dec, 2014 #1295 CCSS7 - another perspective I feel that Barry's revised statement is just another way of saying what Steve said with the addition of the "until recently" ending. But furthermore... A good Bob Backway

30 Dec, 2014 #1294 Re: Clarification needed on No. 7 Signalling System Hi Steve, Norm is right. That is a major over-statement. TRL did work on the No. 6 Signalling System (based on 2400 bit/s modems) and run experimental systems. Barry Dingle

30 Dec, 2014 #1293 Don't get too chirpy on this = Re: [xTRL] Clarification needed on No See ... http://www.itproportal.com/2014/12/24/ss7-vulnerability-leaving-mobile-open-hackers/ Google "ss7 vulnerability" for (lots) more on this. J ... John John Craick

30 Dec, 2014 #1292 Re: Clarification needed on No. 7 Signalling System It sounds like an overstatement to me. The SS7 guys may have more to say about it. We were certainly involved through international committees but I doubt it Norman Gale

30 Dec, 2014 #1291 Clarification needed on No. 7 Signalling System Hi, I have opportunity of contributing a few ideas to a speech that will focus on Victoria's contribution to Australia and the world. Regarding engineering Stephen Nason

30 Dec, 2014 #1290 Re: Adrian Lynchs photos of the 2014 gathering Hi Bob i like what you did with the maintenance of trl model. It would be interesting to see a before and after (eg there are only 3 buildings left now!!). M8 Joe Briganti

23 Dec, 2014 #1289 Adrian Lynchs photos of the 2014 gathering Adrian Lynchs photos of the 2014 gathering are now in the photos section of the groups website Ex TRL Staff https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/xTRL bobbackway

23 Dec, 2014 #1288 Re: Research Lab Reporter Issues Online Thank you for your message. I am currently out of the office, with no access to e-mail. I will be returning on Monday 8th of December For all matters relating Bruce Chisholm

05 Dec, 2014 #1287 Re: Research Lab Reporter Issues Online nice one Rick. thanks for your efforts! joe On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 9:14 AM, Rick Coxhill rcoxhill@... [xTRL] < ... -- regards -- joe Joe Briganti

04 Dec, 2014 #1286 Research Lab Reporter Issues Online I have scanned the 35 copies I have of the Research Lab Reporter issues and placed them in the publications section of the TRL History website at Rick Coxhill

04 Dec, 2014 #1285 2014 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING - 12 December YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2014 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING BELIEVE IT OR NOT IT IS 12 YEARS SINCE THE FIRST GATHERING! ON FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2014, 11AM TO ???? bobbackway

17 Nov, 2014 #1284 Re: The Research Lab Reporter Hi All, I have plenty of space on the TRL History web site. There is already the first issue of the Research Lab Reporter on the web site. I always intended to Rick Coxhill

24 Oct, 2014 #1283 Re: The Research Lab Reporter If Rick has enough space on his web site I think it would be a valuable addition to have the copies of the Reporter as searchable pdfs. Sent from Samsung bob_backway

24 Oct, 2014 #1282 Re: The Research Lab Reporter [2 Attachments] Thanks, Peter,. Yes, please do. Steve ... Thanks, Peter,. Yes, please do. Steve On 24/10/14 01:59 PM, 'PeterD' pdalliston@... [xTRL] wrote: There Stephen Nason

23 Oct, 2014 #1281 Re: The Research Lab Reporter [2 Attachments] Hi peter - I'd be interested in this.... Thanks Joe On Friday, October 24, 2014, 'PeterD' pdalliston@... [xTRL] < ... -- regards -- joe Hi peter - I'd Joe Briganti

23 Oct, 2014 #1280 The Research Lab Reporter There seems to be a bit of a resurgence of messages on groups at present and i thought some may be interested in copies of the Research Lab Reporter often  133 KB IMG22_0002.tif

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23 Oct, 2014 #1279 Re: TRL Mention (Sean Curlis) Rummaging though old boxes I also found this letter I received from Nick McCullam at GTV 9 along with a videotape of the 9 news footage. Rick feel free to add  Stephen Nason

23 Oct, 2014 #1278 Re: TRL Mention (Sean Curlis) I've fond memories of operating the Blattnerphone at the Telecom stand, Melbourne Ag Show circa 1985. David B David Beard

22 Oct, 2014 #1277 Re: TRL Mention (Sean Curlis) I remember it was Brian Churchill (I think) who came to me one Friday in 1992 and told me about the Blattnerphone and the anticipated weekend arrival of the Stephen Nason

22 Oct, 2014 #1276 Re: TRL Mention (Sean Curlis) I put that video on YouTube. If you go to the TRL website at www.coxhill.com. Then select videos and then blattnerphone there is also some press clippings to Rick Coxhill

20 Oct, 2014 #1275 Re: TRL Mention (Sean Curlis) Barry After sending, I typed in the link URL, you will see a video of Brian showing off the recording on TV! regards Simon On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 11:41 AM, Simon Michnowicz

19 Oct, 2014 #1274 Re: TRL Mention (Sean Curlis) [1 Attachment] Simon, Thanks very much for this. Absolutely brilliant spot. The article was right to name Sean Curlis as the "guide" for the rebuild, but neglected to Barry Thomas

19 Oct, 2014 #1273 TRL Mention (Sean Curlis) I was at the Australian HIFI show, and in the "Australian Hi-FI and Sound and Image Yearbook" I saw a history of HIFI. It mentioned TRL and Sean Curlis and a  PDF 240 KB DOC201014-20102014100959.pdf Simon Michnowicz

19 Oct, 2014 #1272 Re: SAMURAI EXHIBITION AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA Pajeeesus Bazza If I were you I would spend more time and money looking after your very own middle stump sword!!!!! Amico Amico Carratelli Metal Form Group M: Amico Bigpond

16 Oct, 2014 #1271 Re: SAMURAI EXHIBITION AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA Jeese Barry. For a fiver I'll polish em with brasso and throw in a free sharpen on the bench grinder. Cheers Graham On 16 October 2014 23:02, 'Barry Thomas' Graham Lucas

16 Oct, 2014 #1270 SAMURAI EXHIBITION AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA Hello All, Over the years many of you have expressed some interest in my hobby of collecting and studying Japanese swords. Well, it is a slow activity that Barry Thomas

16 Oct, 2014 #1269 FOR TECHNOLOGY HISTORY BUFFS... Bonham's "History of Science" auction: http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/22247/ This unwieldy link has a "Saved from Scrapheap of History, Manhattan Project Barry Thomas

28 Sep, 2014 #1268 Re: The passing of Bob Owers George, thank you (but so sadly) for posting news of this untimely event. Of course I remember Bob very well and am deeply sadddened at his passing. Please Barry Thomas

16 Sep, 2014 #1267 The passing of Bob Owers Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Bob Owers on the 13th of September. A private service, as he duly George Dhosi

16 Sep, 2014 #1266 Information sought for Otto Lobert Hello all ex-TRLs, I'm attempting to piece together my father's engineering career at PMG/TRL 1950- 1982 and although I have quite a bit (he didn't throw a lot wlobert

17 Aug, 2014 #1265 Vale - Helen Latoszynski Peter Latoszynski's wife Helen, has passed after an extended period of illness. http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/notice/40912013?random=1402963890695 Ian Moran

16 Jun, 2014 #1264 Out of Office reply Thank you for your message. I am currently out of the office, with [limited] [no] access to e-mail. I will be returning on [day, date]. If you need assistance Bruce Chisholm

28 May, 2014 #1263 Re: Fwd: Telstra - Med research Vitas Anderson may be able to help Peter. He did some work on this when at TRL. If you don't have his contact details, send me a message and I will give you an Liz Bednall

23 May, 2014 #1262 Fwd: Telstra - Med research Howdy, fellow TRLers. A mate of mind has a friend who's doing research on possible health effects from transmission towers, who is under the impression that Peter K. Campbell

22 May, 2014 #1261 Re: FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY... I thought that if you commission seine to create a work then you own the copyright not them. Liron Liron

06 May, 2014 #1260 Re: FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY... http://www.copyright.com.au/members/claim-payments/are-you-entitled-to-claim/photographers ... -- regards -- joe Joe Briganti

06 May, 2014 #1259 Re: FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY... XTRLers, Face Recognition: I think you may find that although the image is owned by the photographer, publishing it as a specific photo identifying you (ie a Bob Backway

05 May, 2014 #1258 Re: FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY... Hey Purple Pete re: the plane - yes its like google isnt it - you need to know what you're looking for to find it. as for my image... i have always found it Joe Briganti

05 May, 2014 #1257 Re: FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY... Well, if you're in a public space & someone takes a photo of you, it's they who own that photo, hence they effectively own your image for that particular time Peter K. Campbell

05 May, 2014 #1256 Re: FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY... Nice find Barry. i have 2 thoughts about it myself. 1. i do use facebook, google and gmail and i know in this forum we have discussed the implications of Joe Briganti

05 May, 2014 #1255 FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY... Some ffolke may find this an interesting read: http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/may/04/facial-recognition-technology-identity-tesco- ethical-issues Barry Thomas

05 May, 2014 #1254 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - FOWLERS "VACOLA" PRESERVING JARS Happy Birthday Barry - 70 is new the 100! - joe ... -- regards -- joe Joe Briganti

09 Feb, 2014 #1253 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - FOWLERS "VACOLA" PRESERVING JARS VIA THE LIST - WOT A GOOD IDEA... Reasons for not replying Peter - and others (see below!!) - I unwisely chose my 70th birthday as the time to announce the Barry Thomas

09 Feb, 2014 #1252 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - FOWLERS "VACOLA" PRESERVING JARS Hi Barry I think my partner will give the preserving jars a good home, if they are still available. I replied to you directly a couple of days ago but maybe Peter Kemeny

09 Feb, 2014 #1251 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - FOWLERS "VACOLA" PRESERVING JARS For ideas as to what to do with your old preserving jars see www.sodalime.com.au Our next door neighbour is doing well selling these at a large mark-up. Other Graham Lucas

06 Feb, 2014 #1250 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - FOWLERS "VACOLA" PRESERVING JARS Put them on eBay - you'll make a small fortune judging by completed sales data :-) Chris Kelly Mr Chris Kelly

06 Feb, 2014 #1249 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - FOWLERS "VACOLA" PRESERVING JARS Threw all our four boxes out last month in the recycled bin!!!!!! Paul _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Barry Thomas standaert

06 Feb, 2014 #1248 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - FOWLERS "VACOLA" PRESERVING JARS Not for me Barry, thanks all the same. Have box of them in the shed too. Agree that they are too good to throw out. ... -- Stephen Nason Strategic Analysis & Stephen Nason

06 Feb, 2014 #1247 FREE TO GOOD HOME - FOWLERS "VACOLA" PRESERVING JARS Gentle Folk, Downsizing time... I have been "gunner" send this email for a couple of years or more. I look at these preserving jars in a variety of sizes and Barry Thomas

06 Feb, 2014 #1246 Andrew Johnson's Passing Mike Biggar has requested I forward this... It is with great sadness that I write this to let you know that Andrew Johnson finally lost his long (13 year) Bob Backway

30 Jan, 2014 #1245 Welcome to the xTRL Group Jim Carroll, A name from the distant past for the Line & Data xTRLers. Good to have you in the group. Cheers, Bob Backway, Moderator Bob Backway

26 Jan, 2014 #1244 Reid Railway Station I've been contacted by an individual, who works on the telescope at Parkes, and who spent some of his childhood at Reid Railway Siding on the Transcontinental Bob Backway

04 Jan, 2014 #1243 Re: The Internet Fridge Terry, Take care with your claims of forward thinking in the Labs with this as an example. LG had an "internet fridge" on the market in Japan for some time Bob Backway

25 Dec, 2013 #1242 The Internet Fridge Hi all, long time no talk! I hope you're enjoying your end of year break. I'm intending to do a presentation of the Internet Fridge at the January "Internet of Terry Dawson

25 Dec, 2013 #1241 Vale Otto F Lobert The following announcement, which should be of interest to Otto Lobert's ex-TRL Friends, was published in the Tributes Section of the Melbourne's Herald Sun Sasty Sastradipradja

11 Dec, 2013 #1240 Re: Fwd: The Copenhagen Wheel Surely there's a dusty old RLR somewhere showing that TRL nailed the concept years ago. Merry Christmas to all, Steve ... -- Stephen Nason Strategic Analysis & Stephen Nason

11 Dec, 2013 #1239 Fwd: The Copenhagen Wheel DEAR XTRL FFOLKE, I KNOW THERE ARE MANY DEDICATED CYCLISTS IN OUR MIDST AND THIS LINK MAY BE OF INTEREST TO MORE THAN A FEW. BEST REGARDS, BARRY THOMAS. THE Barry Thomas

10 Dec, 2013 #1238 If you can contact these xTRLers xTRLers, Well about 25% of the email addresses in my book (yes that's the one people update at each gathering) have bounced. If you can contact the following I Bob Backway

05 Dec, 2013 #1237 REMINDER - xTRL gathering Friday 13 Dec I'm sending this reminder to the xTRL Yahoo Group and every email address in my xTRL book. Apologies if you get it twice. If you get it three times - you are Bob Backway

05 Dec, 2013 #1236 Re: ASIO and Telstra Interesting that there's no mention of Optus, voda or the multitude if other 3rd carriers or ISP that would also be required to assist the govt.... Joe ... -- Joe Briganti

05 Dec, 2013 #1235 ASIO and Telstra In todays Age: http://www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/telstras-data-vacuum- 20131205-2yucb.html First time I've seen Windsor exchange mentioned in Bob Backway

05 Dec, 2013 #1234 Re: paul kirton - wins gold medal bowls! [1 Attachment] Congratulations Paul! On Thursday, 28 November 2013 4:51 PM, "joe.briganti@..." wrote: [Attachment(s) from Liz Bednall

28 Nov, 2013 #1233 Re: paul kirton - wins gold medal bowls! [1 Attachment] Terrific. Well done Paul! David Assoc. Professor David Bednall, PhD, QPMR, FAMSRS Marketing Discipline Leader Editor, Market & Social Research School of David Bednall

27 Nov, 2013 #1232 paul kirton - wins gold medal bowls! page 50 of 54 of http://leader.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx http://leader.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx - look for waverley leader - nov 26  joe_trl_briganti

27 Nov, 2013 #1231 Fwd: John Semple Dear xTRL Colleagues, Another of our Dear Colleagues has gone to the Great Lab in the sky. Bernard Smith forwarded John's son's notice of his Father's Barry Thomas

25 Nov, 2013 #1230 2013 xTRL Gathering - 13 December YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2013 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2012, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each bobbackway

12 Nov, 2013 #1229 Re: Telstra Loyalty Spot on Bob, especially the part about waste and chain dragging in the development of the network. And now we have Ziggy at the helm of NBN !! Cheers Peter Peter Kemeny

27 Sep, 2013 #1228 Telstra Loyalty I agree. While Telstra was publicly owned I even used my own money to defend it. Now it's private I'll go with the cheapest with good service. I switched to Bob Backway

26 Sep, 2013 #1227 Re: This worked for me, it might work for you too. Optus is also probably cheaper than Telstra with Alumni discount, But dearer than TPG regards Krisha ... -- Krisha Krishanthan Gnanapragasam Gnanapragasam Krishanthan

26 Sep, 2013 #1226 Re: This worked for me, it might work for you too. Yep, and there's something else you can do to reduce your telecoms bill even more, by about 50% instead of 10% ...... switch to TPG ...... ;=) Its a Peter Kemeny

26 Sep, 2013 #1225 This worked for me, it might work for you too. All, in an idle moment a couple of months ago, I studied the FAQ and T&C and then joined the Telstra Alumni programme. I now receive a decent discount on my Ian Moran

26 Sep, 2013 #1224 Re: This group and your email address Hi Bob, Yes I understand the benefit to have a Yahoo account, though I am not aware of the expiration of inactive Yahoo accounts. At present, one of my Yahoo Ming Zhao

23 Aug, 2013 #1223 Re: This group and your email address Ming, As I said if you want to use all the features of the Yahoo Group and control your settings you do need a Yahoo account. For example one much busier group Bob Backway

22 Aug, 2013 #1222 Out of Office reply Thank you for your message. I am currently out of the office, with [limited] [no] access to e-mail. I will be returning on [day, date]. If you need assistance Bruce Chisholm

22 Aug, 2013 #1221 Re: This group and your email address Hi Ming thats right - you dont need a yahoo login but as shown in the last couple of posts, if you wanted to look at the pictures then you did NEED to login Joe Briganti

22 Aug, 2013 #1220 Re: This group and your email address Hi Bob, You don't need a Yahoo account to be on the user list of a Yahoo group. Any valid email account will allow you to receive group emails and send to the Ming Zhao

22 Aug, 2013 #1219 This group and your email address Group Members, A number of members of this group are having to renew their Yahoo account as Yahoo now seem to be monitoring use and trying to delete idle Bob Backway

21 Aug, 2013 #1218 Re: TRL Photos nice ones John! thanks ... -- regards -- joe Joe Briganti

20 Aug, 2013 #1217 TRL Photos Finally got around to scanning photos and posting to site, enjoy! tanksfortm

20 Aug, 2013 #1216 Bob's Puzzle Some of the answers to Bob's puzzle are on the TRL history site, but not all. Will be interested in finding out the ones missing. Rick Coxhill Sent from my Rick Coxhill

19 Aug, 2013 #1215 Re: A NEW MEMBER FOR THE xTRL LIST I've circulated this to the group so that members can see how contact circles can work - in circles. Barry, Did you realise that Connie lives in my Bob Backway

19 Aug, 2013 #1214 Falcon Nesting in a Tree...... awesome!! Dear xTRL-ites, I'm sure many of you remember giving Glorious Service on the Nullarbor Plain. The link below reminded me of the time I was once out there Barry Thomas

19 Aug, 2013 #1213 Fwd: Join TelSoc -Telecommunications Association Inc. DEAR FFOLKES, I BIT QUIET OF LATE SO THOUGHT I'D LIVEN UP THE CHANNELS BY FORWARDING THE BELOW EMAIL FYI. BEST REGARDS, BARRY THOMAS. ... From: "TelSoc - Barry Thomas

14 Aug, 2013 #1212 MICHAEL VINE PASSES... Dear All, Many of you will remember TRL's Industrial Chaplain Michael Vine. He and I became friends with common interests that continued after his term at Barry Thomas

07 Jul, 2013 #1211 Old Analogue Mobile Phones I have had a request from a guy (in Victoria) who is doing research on, and collecting old analogue mobile phones. He has a working NEC made PAMTS car phone Rick Coxhill

23 Jun, 2013 #1210 Re: John Emptage passes http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/obituaries/heraldsun-au/obituary.aspx?n=john- emptage&pid=165271986&fhid=11815#fbLoggedOut [1] EMPTAGE. - The Funeral xe83fan

12 Jun, 2013 #1209 John Emptage passes It is with much sadness that I inform you that John passed away. I have only found out yesterday from Dave Hardwick. Dave rang me last night to pass this on to Brian Booth

09 Jun, 2013 #1208 Re: TRL RECEPTIONIST SHIRLEY HOARE'S FUNERAL DETAILS Hi All, i think this has been mentioned before but just in case.. seeing there's a large no. of ex Telstra staff on the list.... a message from telstra CEO 

 PDF 113 KB Telstra Alumni Program Flyer.pdf Joe Briganti

17 Apr, 2013 #1207 TRL RECEPTIONIST SHIRLEY HOARE'S FUNERAL DETAILS Dear All, Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Shirley Hoare will be offered at St Peter's Catholic Church, 258 Clayton Road, Clayton, on Barry Thomas

28 Mar, 2013 #1206 Re: OLD PC BRINGS FORTUNE AT AUCTION... Barry & all, To my knowledge there was never an Apple I to be found at TRL. The Apple I was not much different to the Dream 6800 that a number of us built from Bob Backway

27 Mar, 2013 #1205 FW: Re Shirley Hoare TRL receptionist Forwarded from Ronnie Flanagan via Barry Thomas... Bob Backway

26 Mar, 2013 #1204 OLD PC BRINGS FORTUNE AT AUCTION... Dear All, As I trawled through the (severely neglected) inbox this popped out of the background noise from June last year: Original (Still Working) Apple I Barry Thomas

21 Mar, 2013 #1203 FW: Steve Barnett Funeral Notice _____ From: Peter Latoszynski [mailto:platoh@...] Sent: Monday, 18 March 2013 8:30 PM Subject: Steve Barnett Funeral Notice A celebration of the life Ian Moran

18 Mar, 2013 #1202 Australia's Favourite Librarian Good afternoon I have been nominated for this "title" and so if you have a moment.... http://www.alia.org.au/ausfavlibrarian/ Trying to get my friends to vote cashaskins

14 Mar, 2013 #1201 Re: GARTH JENKINSON PASSES SUDDENLY - SERVICE TIME Dear All, Unbelievable news. I'm sorry I couldn't be at the funeral. I'm presently in Austria. Regards, Ed Fall ... From: To: Cc: Sent: Subject: Dear All, edfall@...

05 Feb, 2013 #1200 Re: Hi ... -- Cheers Graham Lucas 28 Avenza St Mentone, 3194, Vic 03 9515 4650 0417 100 408 Graham Lucas

02 Feb, 2013 #1199 Re: Hi Further information. This is a Russian website offering legal services to Foreigners wishing to set up business or do business in Russia. It looks like an Graham Lucas

02 Feb, 2013 #1198 Re: Hi Looks like spam to me. Do not click on the link. David please clarify ... -- Cheers Graham Lucas 28 Avenza St Mentone, 3194, Vic 03 9515 4650 0417 100 408 Graham Lucas

02 Feb, 2013 #1197 Hi http://www.conscenter.com/components/com_content/yaid3522.php David Jewell 2/2/2013 2:42:50 PM _____ David Jewell

02 Feb, 2013 #1196 GARTH JENKINSON PASSES SUDDENLY - SERVICE TIME My apologies for not realising the Service time was missing - it is 10.00am Barry Thomas. ... From: Barry Thomas To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, Barry Thomas

30 Jan, 2013 #1195 GARTH JENKINSON PASSES SUDDENLY Dear Friends and past colleagues, It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I write to pass on the very sad news that Garth died yesterday morning at the Barry Thomas

30 Jan, 2013 #1194 Re: xTRL member in the news The Satellite group I think it was Amico, but there were so many Section name changes I couldn't keep up with them. I think its fair to say that Eric Craig Barry Thomas

19 Dec, 2012 #1193 Re: xTRL member in the news Fellow Colleagues Great man is that Allan Craig, became a legend (in many ways) in the drafting office at TRL. Allan's father was Eric Craig, I think he was a Amico Bigpond

19 Dec, 2012 #1192 Re: xTRL member in the news It's good to see Allan is still drawing on his many talents... Barry Thomas. ... From: Bob Backway To: contact list xTRL Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Barry Thomas

18 Dec, 2012 #1191 xTRL member in the news xTRLers, In the "health" section of Channel Sevens 6:00pm news last night was an item showing "Bus driver Allan Craig" a dedicated blood donor who has saved Bob Backway

18 Dec, 2012 #1190 Re: FW: Telstra Alumni Just registered. The process is clunky and the password requirement tedious and poorly defined. Why am I not surprised ? Cheers Peter Peter C. Kemeny email: Peter Kemeny

13 Dec, 2012 #1189 FW: Telstra Alumni Bob Backway

13 Dec, 2012 #1188 Re: Reminder - Seasonal Gathering this Friday 14th Hi all Best wishes to all TRLers for the upcoming festivities and apologies for missing the annual BBQ. I'm currently in LA and will be in Halifax NS (Canada) David Jewell

10 Dec, 2012 #1187 Reminder - Seasonal Gathering this Friday 14th YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2012 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2012, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each bobbackway

09 Dec, 2012 #1186 Re: FW: Test for cancer Hi Bob i think Graham makes sense. I also didnt get the xmas bbq email - i assumed that Adrians was a followup and maybe a missed it. Looking back my thru Joe Briganti

05 Dec, 2012 #1185 FW: Test for cancer Graham asked me to forward this message to the group.... Hi Bob. I appear to have dropped of the Ex TRL list again or Yahoo mail as I don't normally use it. I Bob Backway

05 Dec, 2012 #1184 Re: How's your PROSTATE ?????? Well my father paid attention to an elevated PSA level 20 years ago and just as well he did. His younger brother did not learn from this and died from prostate Dave Harsant

05 Dec, 2012 #1183 Re: How's your PROSTATE ?????? Maintaining the Purple Ones defiance of (medical) authority - i would also like to say that everyone should keep all their options open and not believe the Joe Briganti

05 Dec, 2012 #1182 Re: How's your PROSTATE ?????? Hope everyone has a great time this year; I'm still back in sunny Tasmania. Regarding the below, however, I would like to continue my record of defying Peter K. Campbell

04 Dec, 2012 #1181 Re: How's your PROSTATE ?????? Hi Adrian - great to hear you are fit and well now. Many thanks for the reminder and Happy Christmas! cheers, Liz ______From: Liz Bednall

04 Dec, 2012 #1180 Re: How's your PROSTATE ?????? Well said Adrain. I had a PSA scare ( a higher reading often does not mean cancer) last year but if a test is available - it makes sense to use it. I hope you David Bednall

04 Dec, 2012 #1179 How's your PROSTATE ?????? Greetings Ex-Trlers Another annual Valley Reserve reunion next week means we are all one year older. As you get older you need to take more care of yourself; adrian.lynch@...

04 Dec, 2012 #1178 2012 xTRL Seasonal Gathering December 14 YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2012 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2012, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each bobbackway

12 Nov, 2012 #1177 Re: COMPUTER STUFF & BED FOR SALE ON GUMTREE HI Barry the group is working. Is your son selling his tablet to get the new ipad mini perchance? :-) I got a nexus 7 recently (also have an ipad2) but i think Joe Briganti

24 Oct, 2012 #1176 COMPUTER STUFF & BED FOR SALE ON GUMTREE Dear All, Just a little note to see if the Group is still working, and to offer some stuff my son Glenn (28) is selling in case anyone has any interest. One Barry Thomas

23 Oct, 2012 #1175 Re: TRL spotting Hi All This display was set up by the volunteers from the Hawthorn telecommunications Museum (Stef and Richard) and Bankstown museum (Brian Mullins). Some Caroline Edge

11 Oct, 2012 #1174 TRL spotting Hi All couldnt help myself with this one as i dont recall this milestone in the old TRL milestone web site. Joe Briganti

09 Oct, 2012 #1173 Re: Vale Phil McIntosh (belated notice) Such sad news another one of our brothers has gone. RIP Phil our prayers are with you and your family Amico Amico Carratelli Metal Form Group M: 0419 534 968 Amico Bigpond

30 Sep, 2012 #1172 Re: Vale Phil McIntosh (belated notice) Very sad news and hard to believe as Phil was larger than life!!! One of THE 'characters' in TRL. He survived some carpetting by various personages in his Barry Thomas

27 Sep, 2012 #1171 Re: Vale Phil McIntosh (belated notice) Thanks for that update Robin. Phil was quite a character and conversations with him were always lively. -- regards -- joe Joe Briganti

27 Sep, 2012 #1170 Vale Phil McIntosh (belated notice) It is with much sadness that I inform you that Phil passed away from a heart attack on the 5th of July. I have only found out today when investigating why he arrjjay

27 Sep, 2012 #1169 FW: Success in Paralympic archery is a matter of millimetres Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2012 16:34:59 -0700 From: r_dpierson@... Subject: Success in Paralympic archery is a matter of millimetres To: Bob Backway

05 Sep, 2012 #1168 Re: Jim Park - the archer. Was Jim at the Olympics in a support role this year. In one of the televised shoots involving the Aussie who "nearly" made it to the medals, there was a guy in Norman Gale

22 Aug, 2012 #1167 Re: Jim Park - the archer. His study covered the behaviour of arrows during the bow’s power stroke and in free flight. He placed particular emphasis on compound bows, but much of the Joe Briganti

22 Aug, 2012 #1166 Re: Jim Park - the archer. Look here for a picture of Jim drawing a long bow... http://www.archery.org/index.asp? link_id=54&cnt_id=7177 Regards to all, Barry Thomas. PS: Good to see a Barry Thomas

21 Aug, 2012 #1165 Re: Jim Park - the archer. Hi Ian! Nice pickup. thanks. -- joe ... -- regards -- joe Joe Briganti

21 Aug, 2012 #1164 Jim Park - the archer. For Your Interest: Jim Park (former TRL Director), was known to pursue archery as a pastime/sport. In the Age (letters) dated 20 Aug 2012, there was an item Ian Moran

21 Aug, 2012 #1163 (no subject) . http://soutez.hustej.net/bestworkforyou-01.php?bifriend=07u8 C Schebella

04 Jul, 2012 #1162 Re: xtrl group Barry, Paul and a test to xTRL group, Paul is on the list with the email address Barry used and it says all is OK with his account. Paul and Barry should get 2 Bob Backway

17 Jun, 2012 #1161 FW: Contact Email for Geoff Mitchell ex TRL If someone hasGeoffs details can they help Roy. Bob Backway

13 Jun, 2012 #1160 Re: Shopfront: Harry Wragg nice one Bob. I oftensee rego plates starting TRL... - makes me smile. -- joe ... -- regards -- joe Joe Briganti

26 Apr, 2012 #1159 Shopfront: Harry Wragg Dear xTRLers, You have been sent this article link by Bob Backway courtesy of theage.com.au Personal Message: A clothing shop called "Harry Wragg"? Perhaps an Bob Backway

26 Apr, 2012 #1158 LAKE EYRE PROGRAM TONIGHT... Dear All, Remembering our own Bob Backway being Commodore of the Lake Eyre Yacht Club, I thought I should notify yo' all about a program tonight, with Barry Thomas

20 Mar, 2012 #1157 PAGING MIKE HUNTER... G'day All, Does anyone have an email address for Mike Hunter, please??? Regards, Barry Thomas. Barry Thomas

03 Feb, 2012 #1156 Re: Propagation Field Trips - Nullarbor Dave, Great shots. Love the safety thongs - I thought I was the first to use them. Good to see shots of the area as well as the work. Did you explore many of Bob Backway

05 Jan, 2012 #1155 Re: Propagation Field Trips - Nullarbor David fantastic stuff - thanks for posting these. Would be marvellous to have these blown up and hung on a telecom museum wall (hint hint). I doubt the field Joe Briganti

05 Jan, 2012 #1154 Propagation Field Trips - Nullarbor I came across some old 35mm slides of field trips back in the sixties. Thought they would bring back some memories for those who participated back then. davidduckworth46

05 Jan, 2012 #1153 CDMA and WCDMA experts? Hi All, I've had a request from David Webber at DCC Patent Attorneys (you may recall David if you ever filed a patent application at TRL). He's looking for C Schebella

21 Dec, 2011 #1152 Reminder - xTRL Seasonal Gathering this Friday If I nearly forgot to send this reminder you may have also forgotten the xTRL Seasonal Gathering is this Friday. Mark it on your Calendar. The original post in bobbackway

05 Dec, 2011 #1151 TRL Choir Recordings I have had a request for copies of any recordings of the TRL choir from the mid 1990's. There is one on the TRL history website Rick Coxhill

03 Dec, 2011 #1150 Further to the gathering A bit of calculation (finger counting) has just confirmed that this is the TENTH xTRL gathering. Doesn't time fly in old age... Bob bobbackway

14 Nov, 2011 #1149 xTRL Seasonal Gathering xTRLers ======YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2011 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2011, 11AM bobbackway

14 Nov, 2011 #1148 A CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT... Dear Colleagues, Ex and All, List is a bit quiet of late so here is a bit of spice! I switched the TV on one Friday arvo recently and just randomly selected Ch Barry Thomas

01 Sep, 2011 #1147 Re: Vale Ern George Hi Dave, Many thanks for the note. Its been a long while since we've seen each other. Very sad to hear of Ern's passing and his struggles. He was my first Morgan Littlewood

15 Aug, 2011 #1146 Vale Ern George Dear All ex TRL Folks, It is with great sadness I write to inform you of the death of Ern George Sunday morning, after a battle with dementia over the last few Dave

15 Aug, 2011 #1145 Re: A RARE SIGHTING...... The speedo recently rolled over again, but I would have to find the old logs to work it out as there was a glitch in the increment mechanism that instantly Allan Duncan

08 Aug, 2011 #1144 A RARE SIGHTING... Dear All, Rather light traffic on our list of late, so thought I would spice things up a bit with a report on a very rare sighting in Upwey (Melbourne). Barry Thomas

07 Aug, 2011 #1143 Free 1:250K maps now available online Members/Friends, Below is sourced from the Light Railways Yahoo Group that I am a member of. John Cleverdon tells you how to download free 1:250K maps as Bob Backway

04 Jun, 2011 #1142 Re: Paragliding and Microwave towers Thanks Brian Avoiding terrain and other solid objects is always a priority. !! :=) I'm inclined to think the minimal response means that this is not a big peter kemeny

07 May, 2011 #1141 Re: Paragliding and Microwave towers Rick Coxhill worked on a VB tool in the early 1990s that calculated the beam intensities for different types of transmitters and worked out OH&S rules for Peter K. Campbell

05 May, 2011 #1140 Paragliding and Microwave towers Hi all A fellow paraglider pilot asked me about the risk associated with flying near a "microwave tower". I thought this list would be an excellent place to peter kemeny

05 May, 2011 #1139 Re: Fw: Commodore Bob Backway has made today's news! Good on ya Bob. Those Captain Cook negotiating skills certainly come in handy on occasions. Give 'em a few trinkets, then do whatever ya like. Only in this Gordon Longridge

26 Apr, 2011 #1138 Re: Fw: Commodore Bob Backway has made today's news! Perhaps Bob should try the dugout class. Paul Copeland N.G. Brown & Assoc P/L NGB Mail

25 Apr, 2011 #1137 Fw: Commodore Bob Backway has made today's news! Dear All, As things are a bit quiet on our list, thought this might give it some 'ginger' - from another xTRLer: Thought you might like to catch-up on one of Barry Thomas

23 Apr, 2011 #1136 Research Laboratory Reports Do any ex TRL Library staff have a complete listing of RLR's? I need to add this to my TRL History website. Looked at the National Library website but too Rick Coxhill

11 Mar, 2011 #1135 Apology for spam Just want to apologise to all who were spammed by me last week. It appears someone hacked into my Gmail account and spammed my contact list. Now that I'm back Ian Moyes

07 Mar, 2011 #1134 Re: Digest Number 534 Damn I was hoping Ian could get me a decent discount on some headache pills :-( -- Joe ... Damn I was hoping Ian could get me a decent discount on some Joe Briganti

04 Mar, 2011 #1133 Re: Digest Number 534 Hey All, You'd best ignore Ian's link - it's SPAM for a Canadian Pharmacy selling stuff that Ian probably needs but I doubt Ian would advertise. Ian, your David Jewell

04 Mar, 2011 #1132 Graham Kidd Sad news, Graham Kidd died this morning. He was being treated for cancer but a blood clot got him. Eric Dodge. Eric Dodge

09 Feb, 2011 #1130 East-West Radio System Movie I have been contacted by a person (not TRL) who was involved in the install and commissioning of the East-West radio system in ‘69-70. He recalled an Rick Coxhill

29 Jan, 2011 #1129 Re: A couple of Switching Branch photos from 1976 [2 Attachments] Wow, an amazing set of old photos. I am sure the gang will be able to fill in the blanks. From: Phil at Gmail Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 Norman Gale

13 Jan, 2011 #1128 A couple of Switching Branch photos from 1976 These photos of the then Switching Branch were taken in November 1976. I remember all the people, but can't remember a couple of the names - apologies to those 

 Phil at Gmail

12 Jan, 2011 #1127 {Spam?} Re: [xTRL] Bill Staley passes - FUNERAL NOTICE ... The Funeral Service for Mr William Woodford (Bill) Staley will be held at St John the Evangelist Church, 5 Finch St, Malvern East on TUESDAY (Jan. 11, Barry Thomas

07 Jan, 2011 #1126 {Spam?} Re: [xTRL] Bill Staley passes. Very sad news indeed. See also: http://tributes.heraldsun.com.au/obituaries/heraldsun-au/obituary.aspx?n=william-woodward-staley- bill&pid=147627039 Regards, Barry Thomas

07 Jan, 2011 #1125 Bill Staley passes. http://www.onlinetributes.com.au/William_Staley/ Ian Moran

07 Jan, 2011 #1124 Coalition attacks NBN chiefs Dear xTRLers, You have been sent this article link by Bob courtesy of theage.com.au Personal Message: Now it all makes sense. Coalition attacks NBN chiefs Bob

31 Dec, 2010 #1123 Re: Is this a scam? Bob and all Ex TRL'ers. Definitely a hoax. Was an USA email hoax years ago and was Teltra-ised and using the hapless id of Steven Cooper ( a real policeman) to Graham Lucas

19 Dec, 2010 #1122 Re: Is this a scam? Bob, see:- http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/weekly/aa021898.htm Dr. Peter C. Kemeny Kemeny Consulting e-mail peter.kemeny@... peter kemeny

19 Dec, 2010 #1121 Is this a scam? xTRLers, I've been asked by a friend to confirm that the following is a hoax: At first glance I said it was a hoax but it's been 7 years since I've left the Bob Backway

19 Dec, 2010 #1120 Re: 2010 xTRL Seasonal Gathering invite Sad news. Graham Kidd is not well. he has an incurable cancer, he is now in the pain relief stage. Anyone wanting more information ring me on 59432267. Eric Eric Dodge

14 Dec, 2010 #1119 2010 xTRL Seasonal Gathering invite xTRLers ======YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2010 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON bobbackway

26 Nov, 2010 #1118 Re: Ex TRL member Rye Senjen http://au.todaytonight.yahoo.com/video#, click on Microwave plastic Danger, and watch the video. Liron Liron

10 Nov, 2010 #1117 Ex TRL member Rye Senjen Rye is in the news re concerns over baby bottles. The article was on ToDay Tonight on Channel 7 last night. paulxtrl

10 Nov, 2010 #1116 TELSTRA DEJA VU... Dear All, Passed on without comment: Barry Thomas

06 Nov, 2010 #1115 Tim Keogh - 6 Aug 1940 - 3 Oct 2010. Hi All, My boo boo. When contacted by Jenny no date was given and I confused last week as 26th Sep, when it should have been yesterday ie 3rd Oct. I prepared peter meggs

16 Oct, 2010 #1114 Passing of Tim Keogh. Tim passed away on Sunday 26th September after a long illness. When informing me, Jenny Keogh told me that it was Tim's instruction that there be no public peter meggs

15 Oct, 2010 #1113 Fw: Former Telecom Australia MD Mel Ward dies Dear All - forwarded FYI. Regards, Barry Thomas. ... From: "John Burton" Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 5:57 PM Subject: Former  PDF 45 KB Former Telecom Australia MD Mel Ward passes away.pdf Barry Thomas

05 Oct, 2010 #1112 Fw: John Murphy Dear All, Another note from John Burton. Regards, Barry Thomas ... This morning Margaret told me that a celebration of the life of John will be held following Barry Thomas

26 Aug, 2010 #1111 Fw: John Murphy funeral arrangements Dear All, No sooner had I replied to Norm than I received an email from John Burton. Regards, Barry Thomas. Friends and colleagues: John Murphy will have a Barry Thomas

26 Aug, 2010 #1110 Fw: John Murphy Sad news forwarded FYI. Another xTRLer passes from the scene. Regards, Barry Thomas. ... From: John Burton To: John burton Sent: Sunday, August 22, 2010 11:29 Barry Thomas

21 Aug, 2010 #1109 hello hi, Just received my Motorcycles VTX1300C from this homepage , www. eenng.com It's so cheaper but genuine , I like it very much , If you want to Jeff Cheong

06 Aug, 2010 #1108 Re: Fw: Desperately seeking photos, video and artefacts Gents, Before leaving the labs, I remember handing over all TRL drawings records (negatives) including a drawing register to some techo who was setting up the Amico Carratelli

28 Jul, 2010 #1107 Lake Eyre Yacht Club - recent activity Barry Thomas asked...... Lake Eyre is not deep enough to sail on this year but the Yacht Club has run a very successful regatta on a lake on Cooper Creek near Bob Backway

23 Jul, 2010 #1106 Re: Fw: Desperately seeking photos, video and artefacts Hi Eric, I found this one in my Telecom album. It's only a B&W but not a bad shot anyway. I may have more as I can remember taking lots of pics at The Gurdies  Paul Copeland

23 Jul, 2010 #1105 Re: Fw: Desperately seeking photos, video and artefacts Before leaving TRL, I spent most of my final 6 weeks packing up documents from the library before everything was demolished. Among those documents were Roland Seidl

17 Jul, 2010 #1104 Re: Fw: Desperately seeking photos, video and artefacts Barry, When I was at TRL I had a complete set of the Review of Activities. I gave them to the Library when I left the Labs. Paul Elliott _____ From: Paul Elliott

17 Jul, 2010 #1103 Re: Fw: Desperately seeking photos, video and artefacts [1 Attachmen Hi Barry I have a copy of the 1977-78 Review of Activities and there is an article on page 38 "Microwave Radio Propagation" There is are 2 photos of the mast, Bill Staley

16 Jul, 2010 #1102 Re: Fw: Desperately seeking photos, video and artefacts [1 Attachmen G'day Eric, I still hold the Old Section's entire historical photo record - somewhere in one of my sheds in one of the inumerable rescued boxes. I made a Barry Thomas

16 Jul, 2010 #1101 Re: Fw: Desperately seeking photos, video and artefacts [1 Attachmen Barry and others. Just a bit of indulgence on my part, If people are looking through there photo collections I would like a picture of a zip up mast from any Eric Dodge

16 Jul, 2010 #1100 Fw: Desperately seeking photos, video and artefacts Dear All, The list has been a bit quiet of late, so here is an interesting historical question to engage you all. If anyone can assist please contact John  88 KB About the authors TJA V60 N3.docx Barry Thomas

16 Jul, 2010 #1099 Re: The passing of Richard Gilchrist Details for Richard's Funeral from the Herald sun on line. Richard (Archibald) Gilchrist GILCHRIST. - Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr Richard Mal or Wendy Brown

15 Apr, 2010 #1098 Remember Vision 2000 Colleagues, A friend of mine who is a researcher in the School of Management at RMIT is researching Vision 2000, the Telecom Australia cultural change program krry_hntn

12 Apr, 2010 #1097 The passing of Richard Gilchrist Sadly, Richard Gilchrist, an ex TRL colleague, passed away yesterday. There are no further details at the moment. Liron Lightwood Liron

12 Apr, 2010 #1096 BRUNO SORRENTINO REVISITED - ALMOST 17 YEARS ONþ The following was sent to me from Roger Pierson. ... I was chatting the other day with a professor here at Deakin University about people who invent b2515048

04 Apr, 2010 #1095 Fw: If you still have a friend in Telstra. ... Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 9:46 PM Subject: If you still have a friend in Telstra. All, this might be of interest: For a limited time, Family and Ian Moran

26 Mar, 2010 #1094 Re: 4 years on...... I worked at the Chief Telegraph Office back in 1972-4 (coincidently doing development on CUDN - common user data network) I didn't think it still existed Trevor

10 Mar, 2010 #1093 4 years on.... Just a quick note that this March/April marks the 4th anniversary of the end of TRL. Time flies... On a more positive note, I noticed that the CTO got 2 media Simon Michnowicz

09 Mar, 2010 #1092 Re: Digest Number 504 Ric, Have you tried contacting RMIT to see if they have it in their archives? The hard part would be finding someone who could be bothered to look through the David Jewell

01 Mar, 2010 #1091 Question regarding the old C of T curriculum Hi all old techies. I have relocated to Saskatchewan, Canada (yes it came to that!) and one of the projects I want to complete is to get my experience at Ric

28 Feb, 2010 #1090 PRICE DROP - Samsung 2243B 22 inch Monitor Dear All, My son Glenn is keen to sell his YouBeaut monitor: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220556841323 Location: Hawthorn, Melbourne. Barry Thomas

14 Feb, 2010 #1089 David Thompson's passing. xTRL, David Thompson - a long time TRL colleague, has sadly succumbed to cancer. The message from his wife, follows. Ian Moran. ... From: David Thompson To: Ian Moran

12 Feb, 2010 #1088 DELL 24-INCH MONITOR FOR DALE All, My son is setting up his new business and wants to upgrade his monitor, so his Dell 24-inch monitor is on the block. It is used but is in great condition Barry Thomas

11 Feb, 2010 #1087 22-INCH SAMSUNG MONITOR, AS NEW Dear Folk, My son's girlfriend has just started a uni course in photography and has to upgrade her monitor so she is selling her 22" LCD Samsung: Barry Thomas

10 Feb, 2010 #1086 Photos now in xTRL photo album Paul Elliot and others, I've been fighting with the Yahoo site trying to get Adrians photos up on the site. Tonight for some reason it all worked straight bobbackway

08 Feb, 2010 #1085 Re: Any photos of this years gathering? Esteemed X's Today I saw Bob Backway and transferred about 30 photos of the 2009 Valley Reserve Gathering. Most faces are familiar but some of the names I am Adrian Lynch

03 Feb, 2010 #1084 Re: NEIL WAIN Dear All, I have been approached by Major Jim Gordon, Museum Manager, Australian Army Signals Museum, Simpson Barracks in Macleod, Melbourne, seeking any Barry Thomas

26 Jan, 2010 #1083 NEIL WAIN - FUNERAL NOTICE Dear xTRLers, Notice in today's Herald Sun, page 59: WAIN -- A Service to celebrate the life of Mr Neil Leonard Wain will be held in the Le Pine Chapel, 848 Barry Thomas

24 Jan, 2010 #1082 VALE NEIL WAIN Dear xTRLers, It is with great sadness I convey the passing of Neil Wain. Most of you won't know him at all, but he was a real identity in TRL from the 1950s Barry Thomas

22 Jan, 2010 #1081 Re: Coherent Innova 20 argon laser from TRL ... The 20W was with the wind behind you on a good day. Input was 45KW I seem to recall. Plus the turbo cooler in the plant room. Barry Cranston, mainly. We Allan Duncan

17 Jan, 2010 #1080 Coherent Innova 20 argon laser from TRL Hi all, Funny how things turn out.. I remember as a fresh faced trainee at trl in the mid 80s, how awe struck I was when we got the tour of one of the laser og0un

17 Jan, 2010 #1079 Any photos of this years gathering? X's A few people were taking photos at this years gathering. As Simon, our regular photographer, was unable to attend this year would it be possible for those Bob Backway

20 Dec, 2009 #1078 Christmas Get-to-gether Thanks Bob, Another enjoyable gathering but regrettably low in representation from Project Engineering and any of its multiplicity of names. I hadn't realised peter meggs

16 Dec, 2009 #1077 Re: Displaying Photos and Apple emulation Paul, Mick, Yahoo must have made a programming error. It works as normal with thumbprints now. Phil, Thanks for the links. To see Choplifter back on a screen Bob Backway

14 Dec, 2009 #1076 Apple ][ forever A couple of people mentioned the old Apple ][ days at the Christmas get together on Friday. For those interested in reliving a few memories you may wish to alpha3_phil

13 Dec, 2009 #1075 Displaying Photos paulxtrl wrote: "Is anybody experiencing problems viewing photos that have been uploaded?" Yes, for me the list of thumbnails loads only partially. Same Mick Hunter

12 Dec, 2009 #1074 Displaying Photos Is anybody experiencing problems viewing photos that have been uploaded? paulxtrl

12 Dec, 2009 #1073 Reminder xTRL Seasonal Gathering next Friday X's, Don't forget your old work mates. Make sure they know about next Friday's gathering today so they have a few days notice. Also consider giving some of our Bob Backway

06 Dec, 2009 #1072 Re: Lost xTRL list members Hi Bob, I noticed that in a lot of the e-mail addresses the name bit before the @ is repeated either exactly or almost exactly, or they contain two different Liron

25 Nov, 2009 #1071 Lost xTRL list members Hello AllXTRLers, There are 252 members on this list and 35 of them are currently bouncing. I have list them below. This may be because they have a duplicated Bob Backway

25 Nov, 2009 #1070 Re: xTRL Seasonal Gathering - 11 December 2009 Thanks for doing this again Bob, I'll be there and hoping to catch up with many others. Amico ... From: Bob Backway To: contact list xTRL Sent: Saturday, Amico Carratelli

17 Nov, 2009 #1069 Christmas Celebrations Hi Bob Thanks for your invite to the xTRLians Seasonal celebration activities.(I was lucky enough to retrieve this email on one of my rare visits to a friends Techy2008

13 Nov, 2009 #1068 xTRL Seasonal Gathering - 11 December 2009 YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2009 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2009, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each Bob Backway

13 Nov, 2009 #1067 Searching for Peter Dalliston Has anyone got contact details for Peter? Allan Duncan

29 Oct, 2009 #1066 Re: 1 - Miles Jorgensen, 2 - Opticfibre Hi All, So, so sorry to learn of the passing of Miles, he was a true gentleman and friend, shall never forget him. I recall in my younger days as mechanical Amico Carratelli

15 Oct, 2009 #1065 1 - Miles Jorgensen, 2 - Opticfibre Hello All, Sorry about the lateness of this information, which I wont defend; but Miles Jorgensen died last week after a 3 year battle with cancer. His peter meggs

13 Oct, 2009 #1064 Re: Early Optical Fibre Work This is fascinating reading. A Google search found http://www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=1167 which has a really good Obituary of one *Graeme John Barry Dingle

09 Oct, 2009 #1063 Re: Early Optical Fibre Work ... The initial fibres (capiliaries) were made by Ogilvie (I can't remember either) at the CSIRO Tribophysics lab that was at Melbourne Uni. This little Allan Duncan

09 Oct, 2009 #1062 Re: Early Optical Fibre Work Don and Colleagues, there is actually an initiative now going on to document the history of optical fibre research and use throughout Australia. Myself and a robwaa

08 Oct, 2009 #1061 Re: Early Optical Fibre Work Don I think you have it about right. I believe that Gavan Rosman and Harvey Sabine were part of it, along with "someone Ogilvie" from CSIRO (don't recall his Peter Kemeny

08 Oct, 2009 #1060 Early Optical Fibre Work Hi All, Peter Kemeny has triggered memory of work done at what was then the APO Research Labs on optical fibre transmission. I did not participate in this Donald B Keogh

08 Oct, 2009 #1059 Re: Synchrotron open day 25th October Hi all I can highly recommend a visit to the synchrotron. Most of the originally planned suite of 9 beamlines have been operating and doing good science for Peter Kemeny

08 Oct, 2009 #1058 Synchrotron open day 25th October The synchrotron is open again, this time with some actual equipment in it, unlike the last time when Simon went to see a big hole in the ground. See Peter K. Campbell

08 Oct, 2009 #1057 Who will get the NBN job done? Ed Husic (CEPU) wrote an article in the Age today. http://www.theage.com.au/business/who-will-get- the-nbn-job-done-20091001-getf.html Simon Michnowicz

01 Oct, 2009 #1056 Re: any takers? (originally "Fw: I hope this makes you laugh!") Dear All, It's lovely to see who is still online and who values the association we share for our years together. I know I treasure the various lunch groups I Barry Thomas

27 Aug, 2009 #1055 Re: any takers? The moral of the story is some people will kiss anything to get ahead... ;-) B. .. then there was the princess that just could not bring herself to do all that bryan mcglade

27 Aug, 2009 #1054 Re: any takers? Lyn and all. The fact that a couple of hundred of us have banded together on this list indicates that there is something other than disloyalty and sour grapes Peter Kemeny

27 Aug, 2009 #1053 Re: any takers? I am sure our respected ex-Colleagues are doing great stuff, whether in the CTO or elsewhere. The move to collaborate seems to be in vogue nowadays. IBM is Simon Michnowicz

27 Aug, 2009 #1052 Re: any takers? Dear all As an ex TRL'er, I am happy that Lyn participated in the dialogue and put her point of view. We may disagree, but we should all be polite about it. David Bednall

27 Aug, 2009 #1051 Re: any takers? Hello Lyn, I hope you did not mean that as a cheap shot against the long and proud history of TRL when you wrote "The CTO is actually well thought of and is Henk Meijerink

27 Aug, 2009 #1050 Re: any takers? All of you - I know that you don't work for Telstra anymore and that some of you didn't leave willingly, but some of us still do work for Telstra. As you Moore, Lyn E

27 Aug, 2009 #1049 Re: any takers? Today's AFR also mention this, so it must be true. (The AFR do not have a link so please excuse the upload)(The AFR article also mentions Telstra Research  Simon Michnowicz

26 Aug, 2009 #1048 Re: any takers? Thanks for the post Joe. Its irony in the extreme. There will be a benefit to Telstra's competitors though. To find good ideas they need simply look at the Peter Kemeny

26 Aug, 2009 #1047 any takers? So Telstra have finally admitted that they no longer have the best research minds in the country working for them. An in typical "cheap skate" fashion they are David Jewell

26 Aug, 2009 #1046 any takers? http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,27574,25980845-15306,00.html and around and around we go. dosey doh your partner..... -- joe joe_trl_briganti

25 Aug, 2009 #1045 Are there topics of interest out there? Hi all you readers! Having only recently viewed the inter-correspondence on this site, I have noted that the majority of tabled chat has been generated by Edward

26 Jul, 2009 #1044 Re: The Labs and Apollo 11 [1 Attachment] Rick - i'm impressed. well done! - joe ... From: Rick Coxhill To: [email protected]; Subject: RE: [xTRL] The Labs and Apollo 11 [1 joe briganti

23 Jul, 2009 #1043 Re: The Labs and Apollo 11 [1 Attachment] Yes! That's it. Thanks, Rick. I guess "R. Smith" would be Roger Smith who was Deputy Director of Research during the 1990s. Steve ... From: Rick Coxhill To: Stephen Nason

22 Jul, 2009 #1042 Re: The Labs and Apollo 11 Attached is a copy of the plaque. I scanned it before I left TRL in 2003. I don't know what happened to the original. Bill Yelverton, John Kelly and others  Rick Coxhill

22 Jul, 2009 #1041 Re: Can anyone help re VG STEM electron microscope Thanks for your reply. He has found one. Liron Lightwood On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 10:36 PM, joe_trl_briganti Liron Lightwood

22 Jul, 2009 #1040 Re: Can anyone help re VG STEM electron microscope Hi Liron the Cambridge 360 SEM went to James Friend ,(some Nanotechnology department, Monash Uni). If your friend Tim really gets stuck - i have a mobile for joe_trl_briganti

22 Jul, 2009 #1039 Can anyone help re VG STEM electron microscope Can anyone help this guy who's looking for a VG STEM electron microscope to use for spare parts? Liron Lightwood ... Hi Liron. I am up inn Sydney at the moment Liron Lightwood

22 Jul, 2009 #1038 Re: Fw: [xTRL] The Labs and Apollo 11 Hi All i also recall this plaque, as we did display it in the m8 foyer during the 83'rd year anniversary of the labs. As i recall it was in a flimsy condition joe_trl_briganti

22 Jul, 2009 #1037 Re: The Labs and Apollo 11 FYI - I have just sent the following comment in to the ABC after reading a story on the ABC News web site at Stephen Nason

21 Jul, 2009 #1036 Re: Fw: [xTRL] The Labs and Apollo 11 Greetings all I replied to Stephen and not the list. Greetings Stephen Nice to catch up again. I remember some work that Bill Yelverton of the Line Bill Staley

20 Jul, 2009 #1035 Fw: [xTRL] The Labs and Apollo 11 Dear All, Stef is not a group member so I forward his reply FYI. Regards, Barry Thomas. ... From: Nowak, Stefan P To: Barry Thomas Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Barry Thomas

20 Jul, 2009 #1034 Re: The Labs and Apollo 11 Steve, Thank for the post Steve - good to hear from you. The plaque may well be with the Victorian Telecommunications Museum, Inc in Hawthorn. I have cc'd Barry Thomas

20 Jul, 2009 #1033 The Labs and Apollo 11 Greetings, I recall seeing a plaque on a wall in TRL (building M2?) given by NASA to the PMG Research Labs in recognition of the Labs role in transmitting the Stephen Nason

20 Jul, 2009 #1032 TRL in the paper One of TRL's last spin-offs, Inference, got a mention today in the Australian IT section... Well done Brad,Callan et alia.. Simon Michnowicz

08 Jun, 2009 #1031 Re: Phone tapping in the 1970s ? robwaa wrote: ... I recall that there was supposedly a technique of modding the phone so that it could be called, and the ring inhibited but the call answered Allan Duncan

04 Jun, 2009 #1030 Re: Phone tapping in the 1970s ? Hi Rob try this http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Tap_a_Phone_Line which covers listening in on a call but you also mention making your own calls. I guess the joe_trl_briganti

03 Jun, 2009 #1029 Phone tapping in the 1970s ? Hello everyone, For those who are not aware, I've been working in the EE department at University of Melbourne over the last couple of years. We get quite a robwaa

03 Jun, 2009 #1028 Catch up on OLD acquaintances from Research Labs( 60's-70's) Hi everyone Just a quick note to anyone out there who would like to correspond to catch up on old times. I have recently returned after some 13-14 years in Edward

14 May, 2009 #1027 Anyone using a dual sim 3G handset yet? Anyone using a dual sim 3G handset yet? There seems to be a lack of availability in Aus. There are a few dual sim options around but they appear to be only Phillip McIntosh

09 May, 2009 #1026 OUR BOB BACKWAY IN THE NEWS... http://news.ninemsn.com.au/glance/809084/lake-eyre-fever-grips-tourists/?rss=yes Regards, Barry Thomas. Barry Thomas

04 May, 2009 #1025 Electronics Aust mags plus valves Dear All I have approximately 60 to 70 old Electronics Australia magazines circa 1980's and 90's looking for a good home. I also have some boxes of valves and John Szekfy

16 Apr, 2009 #1024 Re: Help with International Roaming Hi Rick, It could be that global roaming is not supported in those countries if you use a prepaid service. Nepal and Cambodia didn't appear in the FLING

13 Apr, 2009 #1023 Help with International Roaming I have a Telstra Prepaid Samsung A411 Mobile with a SIM card labelled Next G. I checked with Telstra before going overseas that it was enabled for Rick Coxhill

13 Apr, 2009 #1022 Fw: Bankers Have Gone Galt Dear All, Unskilled as I am in financial matters, especially my own, I hesitate to post this. However, I thought there were some points of interest that more Barry Thomas

31 Mar, 2009 #1021 Re: Last Amigo Leaves Telstra Surely Sol is the last amigo? Bill is the second last. joe_trl_briganti

14 Mar, 2009 #1020 Last Amigo Leaves Telstra From the Australian http://www.australianit.news.com.au/story/0,24897,25180489-15306,00.html Last 'amigo' leaves Telstra Fran Foo | *March 13, 2009* *TELSTRA Simon Michnowicz

12 Mar, 2009 #1019 Re: Ding Dong Ian mileage may vary - skip didnt work for me this time in the wireless queue. it was pretty insistent on asking for some hint of the problems i was having. joe_trl_briganti

09 Mar, 2009 #1018 Re: Ding Dong Liron, the "someone else" may have the same strategy that you first mentioned. A week ago, I was reporting a Foxtel outage. I followed the IVR prompts up to Ian Moran

01 Mar, 2009 #1017 Re: Ding Dong No, Telstra got its speech recognition system from someone else. Liron _____ From: bryan mcglade [mailto:bryan.mcglade@...] Sent: Saturday, 28 February Liron

28 Feb, 2009 #1016 Re: Ding Dong Back in the days when we were developing a prototype speech recognition IVR project, we put in the swear words, so if someone swore they would get put straight Liron

27 Feb, 2009 #1015 Re: Ding Dong ... where Bruno was the boss for a couple of years said to me that we were lucky to have got out from under him. Libel laws prevent me from saying any more... joe_trl_briganti

27 Feb, 2009 #1014 Re: Ding Dong A friend of mine who worked for the ANZ bank in their IT division where Bruno was the boss for a couple of years said to me that we were lucky to have got out Barry Thomas

27 Feb, 2009 #1013 Re: Ding Dong joe_trl_briganti wrote: ... Some of us thought, at the time, that he could have been suitable - he had the necessary front to bat for the Labs. Allan Duncan

27 Feb, 2009 #1012 Re: Ding Dong Isnt it interesting the farewell OurSol is getting. Rudd probably summed up well with 'Adios'! Sol has had a little whinge about xenophobia in Australia but joe_trl_briganti

26 Feb, 2009 #1011 Ding Dong Well the obituaries are coming fast and furious. But Sol's still got a sting in his tail. ... more will go before the middle of next year. Here's what Crikey Simon Michnowicz

26 Feb, 2009 #1010 Sol gone Good riddance, only 5 years too late: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/articles/2009/02/26/1235237783442.html What's the bet he's going now as he's afraid Peter K. Campbell

25 Feb, 2009 #1009 Sol's Replacement Looking for a job? The Australian says there is no obvious choice. Feel unqualified? Fear not. - *After all, who, in early 2005, had heard of an obscure US Simon Michnowicz

09 Feb, 2009 #1008 Telstra COO Winn quits We know all about his 'sacrifices'.. The good news is that the rumor mill has reported that Mr Burgess is back in town..Maybe he's here to see the tennis? From Simon Michnowicz

21 Jan, 2009 #1007 Re: This years photos ... I did note a couple of people wearing their old TRL IDs. I kicked myself on the way because I did mean to dig out mine and wear it. Good idea Simon. Barry Thomas

15 Dec, 2008 #1006 Re: This years photos No probs. Credit also goes to Simon Michnowicz and Brendan Edwards for sending more photos my way. On a side note, as we are all getting longer in the tooth, I Simon Ryan

15 Dec, 2008 #1005 Re: This years photos Thanks for posting these, for those of us who could not make it, it was fantastic to see all the familiar faces that made TRL so much fun... Anth ... and Anthony Saliba

15 Dec, 2008 #1004 Re: Where old phones go! For a herd/flock of sheep they do seem a closely knitted group...... From: Dr Robert Rowe To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 1:02 PM Barry Thomas

14 Dec, 2008 #1003 Where old phones go! Where old phones go! Dr Robert Rowe

14 Dec, 2008 #1002 A blast from the past. Thanks again to Bob for organizing the ex-TRL BBQ. I came across an interview of Bjarne Stroustrup (inventor of C++), and it made me think back many years. TRL Simon Michnowicz

14 Dec, 2008 #1001 This years photos Once again a great time was had by all. Thanks Bob for organising this. I rushed around at the last minute and snapped a few photos that can be viewed here: Simon Ryan

13 Dec, 2008 #1000 PET/Commodore 4032 Hi ex-TRLers, I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I still have a PET/Commodore 4032 computer I bought some 30 years ago. Green screen, used cassette tape for mick_hunter_au

12 Dec, 2008 #999 Re: REMINDER: xTRL Gathering next Friday Thanks Bob, but unfortunately I won't be able to make it this year. Seasons Greetings to all!! Cheers, Steve Beyer 0400 135 123 Steve B.

11 Dec, 2008 #998 MELBOURNE - FREE TO GOOD HOME - TRAILER AXLE & SPRINGSET Dear ex-Volk, A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. As it happens, I have a lovely stocking stuffer for the right person. I have just demolished an Barry Thomas

09 Dec, 2008 #997 REMINDER: xTRL Gathering next Friday YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2008 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2008, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each Bob Backway

08 Dec, 2008 #996 xTRL Seasonal Gathering - 12th December 2008 YOU'RE INVITED TO THE 2008 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING ON FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2008, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each Bob Backway

12 Nov, 2008 #995 Sensis throws in the towel.. For those interested: http://www.theage.com.au/news/technology/biztech/sensis-concedes-defeat-to- google/2008/11/03/1225560716428.html * "From the first quarter Simon Michnowicz

02 Nov, 2008 #994 Re: Laptop bargain at Aldi Hi Guys, Also you may be interested to know there are ports of Mac OS X for the Wind and it runs rather well.( ISO images) Several people at work have it Neil Whitaker

27 Oct, 2008 #993 Re: Laptop bargain at Aldi Thanks Phil/Craig as an aside how do you compare shops? you mentioned CentreCom and CPL. I noticed that CPL is "slightly" more expensive on stuff than joe_trl_briganti

26 Oct, 2008 #992 Re: Laptop bargain at Aldi Also forgot to add - Lenovo S10 - apparently it has been delayed in Aus because of concerns with heat/fire. Phil Phillip McIntosh

24 Oct, 2008 #991 Re: Laptop bargain at Aldi I too have purchased a MSI Wind U100. Mine has the 120G HDD and was $629 at CentreCOM Thursday 17 Oct (i.e. 8 days ago - C&PL were $699 then as well but C&PL Phillip McIntosh

24 Oct, 2008 #990 Laptop bargain at Aldi Hi all, If you're in the market for a mini laptop ("nettop") Aldi have a rebranded MSI Wind for $599. http://www.aldi.com.au/au/html/offers/58_6111.htm Craig Pugsley

24 Oct, 2008 #989 Re: Exploring Melbourne's computing history How about a Sunday Saver? Liron Lightwood _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob Backway Sent: Wednesday, 22 October Liron

22 Oct, 2008 #988 Re: Exploring Melbourne's computing history With a Zone 1 tram ticket they won't be able to visit the first Apple (clone) Personal Computer built in Australia and explore another dimension of Melbourne's Bob Backway

22 Oct, 2008 #987 Re: Exploring Melbourne's computing history Simon very interesting! If you go, can you ask how early the steam driven computers predated (or postdated) the wooden computers (still in use in some joe briganti

21 Oct, 2008 #986 Exploring Melbourne's computing history Some people might be interested in this tour.. Simon Exploring Melbourne's computing history The Caulfield School of Information Technology is holding a Simon Michnowicz

21 Oct, 2008 #985 Re: "I saved Telstra, says Trujillo" ... saved ... from ... us from ... religious ... breaking the ... of us ... I'll try not to covet my neighbour's donkey. -- Kam-Hung Soh Kam-Hung Soh

09 Oct, 2008 #984 Superannuated Commonwealth Officer's Association (SCOA). Dear Xs and Others, Having at one time heard about the SCOA I had forgotten it until the CEPU newsletter "The Signal" drew it to the attention of members - in Barry Thomas

08 Oct, 2008 #983 Re: "I saved Telstra, says Trujillo" Of course Sol saved us; he saved us from being innovative, and hence saved us from pride. He saved our company from making money, and saved us from avarice. Peter K. Campbell

01 Oct, 2008 #982 "I saved Telstra, says Trujillo" From the Australian. I am so very glad he saved us. Simon *TELSTRA chief executive Sol Trujillo has heaped glowing praise on the company's transformation from Simon Michnowicz

01 Oct, 2008 #981 Re: ANTHONY SALIBA & MESSAGE TO WINOS... He told me just before they shut us down that he was going to try to get a job in winetasting; looks like achieved what he set his mind too. Purple Pete Peter K. Campbell

22 Sep, 2008 #980 ANTHONY SALIBA & MESSAGE TO WINOS... Dear All, Our esteemed former friend and researcher Anthony Saliba ("Slab" to his inner circle), formerly of 2/M2 Clayton, has moved on to what many of us Barry Thomas

22 Sep, 2008 #979 TRL spin offs I had an interview with an Age journalist yesterday, related to Inference Communications. He's very interested in getting some other leads on other companies Brad Starkie

11 Sep, 2008 #978 Re: Dick Smith Powerhouse - Carnegie hey, whats going on, first radio parts now dse powerhouse. did someone find contaminated ground water? -- joe joe briganti

11 Sep, 2008 #977 Dick Smith Powerhouse - Carnegie FYI -DSE Powerhouse @ Carnegie (Dandenong Road) closing ~ 28th September. Relocating to Chadstone shopping centre. Sale on from Monday this week, but from what lexreiners

10 Sep, 2008 #976 where old phones go! Just for a laugh, try http://www.sonnyradio.com/oldphones.htm Mick Hunter mick_hunter_au

10 Sep, 2008 #975 Re: Jobs at Bosch I know someone who works there, so I could also put a good word in the right ear assuming I'd worked with you in the past. Peter K. Campbell 2008/9/9 Peter K. Campbell

08 Sep, 2008 #974 Jobs at Bosch Hi All, Bosch is advertising jobs at their Clayton campus for Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, Application Engineers, Design Engineer, etc Check out link davejewell

08 Sep, 2008 #973 From today's Australian Today's Australian had an interesting article. The problem is that Mr Lamming only gets $15k/day. He clearly needs twice that amount to incentivise him.! Simon Simon Michnowicz

01 Sep, 2008 #972 Gillies of the Antarctic I noticed this cover in Prestige Philately's upcoming Auction No. 139 http://www.prestigephilately.com/ index.php Lot 643 Estimate $200, Reserve $150 Brian Booth

21 Aug, 2008 #971 Burgess Quits! http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24199694-643,00.html One down...If 2 more go, then Telstra will meet its wage-reduction targets almost Simon Michnowicz

17 Aug, 2008 #970 M2 still visible on GoogleView http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=770+Blackburn+Rd,+Clayton, +VIC+3168,+Australia&sll=-37.846842,145.057664&sspn=0.010658,0.022058&ie=UTF8&ll=-37 Simon Michnowicz

05 Aug, 2008 #969 CARPET - FREE TO GOOD HOME IN MELBOURNE Dear All, My brother-in-law has re-carpeted two rooms in his recently bought Unit because the colour didn't suit his taste... The room sizes are: 295cm x 400cm Barry Thomas

04 Aug, 2008 #968 Re: Question About Gas Heaters and MJoules Rick, I've just been through a similar exercise, and I'll let you do the maths. According to the local Elgas rep, a 45 kg bottle, which is only filled to 80% Dave Hardwick

23 Jul, 2008 #967 Re: Question About Gas Heaters and MJoules Howdy, Rick & co. Ahh, a real-world use for my new-found knowledge in fuels & energy :-) According to http://www.fao.org/docrep/t0269e/t0269e0c.htm, Peter K. Campbell

23 Jul, 2008 #966 Question About Gas Heaters and MJoules I have a need to run a portable gas heater from a 100lb LPG cylinder. The heater specs quote Gas Input MJ/h of 4.5. How can I roughly calculate how long will Rick Coxhill

22 Jul, 2008 #965 Radio Parts (Malvern branch) - Forthcoming clearance sale Malvern branch (Dandenong Road, opposite Rosstown Hotel) is merging with city branch. http://www.radioparts.com.au/images/clearancesale.jpg Ian Moran

02 Jul, 2008 #964 Sol vs Wikipedia From Today's Age. Telstra boss in Wikipedia row - * Tom Arup * - June 12, 2008 - 1:33PM A US law firm has reportedly threatened Wikimedia with legal action Simon Michnowicz

11 Jun, 2008 #963 Open Plan vs Offices Howdy, all. Just drove past xTRL last night - spooky. All it needs is a few grave markers :-) Continuing the conversation on how much space you get at work Peter K. Campbell

03 Jun, 2008 #962 Re: Clayton site redevelopment on hold Sounds a breeze compared to life as a rower on a Roman Galley... Bestests, Barry Thomas. P.S. Joe, it's a bit cold in the Dandenongs at present, but you can Barry Thomas

01 Jun, 2008 #961 Re: Clayton site redevelopment on hold Hello, joe speaking here.... i'm in a refurbished part of the goc (m7/mezzanine). the office layout was based on a hotch pot of designs in the telstra joe briganti

01 Jun, 2008 #960 Re: Clayton site redevelopment on hold The office pods where I work are 5m x 5m and there are 4 people sometimes 5 in each pod. That's only 5 - 6 sq meters each, which includes space for a meeting Phillip McIntosh

30 May, 2008 #959 Re: Clayton site redevelopment on hold No. You have got it wrong. Someone worked out that the office utilisation was rather low so, using Traffic Engineering theory, they worked out that having Barry Dingle

29 May, 2008 #958 Re: Clayton site redevelopment on hold *The building would also have given each Telstra employee just 10 square metres of space to work in, compared with the 15 sq m average in the CBD and inner Simon Michnowicz

29 May, 2008 #957 Clayton site redevelopment on hold The redevelopment of the ex TRL clayton site has been put on hold. Apparently it's been called the "sardine can" Perhaps the flat image of Hugh the other day Craig Pugsley

29 May, 2008 #956 nay sayers rejoice? http://business.theage.com.au/telstra-cans-clayton-tower-20080529-2jkh.html the "i'll believe when i see it" brigade win again. So, will the scars be covered joe briganti

29 May, 2008 #955 Re: Hugh in 3D Freudian slip - tears or years? perhaps both. also of interest ... http://filteredmedia.com.au/2008/04/08/telstras-cto-hugh-bradlow/ -- joe joe briganti

29 May, 2008 #954 Re: Hugh in 3D All, Thanks Ronnie & Simon for the explanation. I saw it and thought it didn't look like a hologram. They also stuffed up the aspect ratio with Hugh stretched Bob Backway

28 May, 2008 #953 Re: Hugh in 3D Saw Hugh the other day - I think the last couple of tears have taken thier toll Lawrie B ... From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Lawrie Bourchier

28 May, 2008 #952 Re: Hugh in 3D The EyeLiner website has a brochure that you can download. One excerpt from that brochure is: All the images used on an EyelinerT system are three-dimensional Liron Lightwood

27 May, 2008 #951 Hugh in 3D 3 cheers for CTO! Telstra now can beam a holograph of Hugh into your loungeroom. Simon Michnowicz

27 May, 2008 #950 Don't want to bring back memories, but... We were sent on some strange courses in TRL, but the workers at Port Phillip Council had a doozy.. Simon Michnowicz

18 May, 2008 #949 Re: Space scientist says texting is four times more expensive than r Welcome to capitalism, comrades. The new Iphone is coming, (and what I saw is amazing) and then we can all google-chat people instead... Simon On Wed, May 14, Simon Michnowicz

14 May, 2008 #948 Re: Space scientist says texting is four times more expensive than r And yet still cheaper than here in Aus! Trevor. ... From: "Peter K. Campbell" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Trevor

14 May, 2008 #947 Space scientist says texting is four times more expensive than recei Bloody rip-off ! ... A University of Leicester space scientist has worked out that sending texts via mobile phones works out to Peter K. Campbell

14 May, 2008 #946 Re: Camcorders Firstly I would only read Choice tests on Hi-tech equipment for a laugh. (worthwhile info on washing machines and fridges of course. Also worth reading their Trevor

14 May, 2008 #945 Re: Camcorders Choice Magazine Reviewed a number of SD and HD camcorders in the December 2007/January 2008 Issue. Their "what to buy" recommendation for SD was either the John Szekfy

13 May, 2008 #944 Re: Camcorders Hi Trevor re: branding - well i guess its a personal choice. I've never had major problems with any of my sony consumer models. I will agree sony service is joe briganti

13 May, 2008 #943 Re: Camcorders ... From: "Norman Gale" To: Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 9:40 PM Subject: [xTRL] Camcorders ... a ... Yep, the Trevor

12 May, 2008 #942 Re: Camcorders I don't know either but heard that 3ccd is important. ;-) oh, and I don't like Sony - my personal experience has been nothing but trouble. Bryan. _____ From: Bryan McGlade

12 May, 2008 #941 Re: Camcorders Hi Norman I cant actually advise a model/brand as I'm not up for a camcorder... yet... but have been looking to go hard disk drive only and avoid tape or dvd joe briganti

12 May, 2008 #940 Camcorders OK, OK We are up for a Camcorder. Who has done the research or has recommendations in the $700-$1,200 range? Light, high quality video and sound, ease of use, Norman Gale

12 May, 2008 #939 Re: Rechargeable batteries with 85% charge after 12 months of shelf Hi Ian, We use to purchase our batteries from PowerCell Australia. I still make the trip down there when I need some. They also refurbish battery packs. With Neil Whitaker

09 May, 2008 #938 Re: Rechargeable batteries with 85% charge after 12 months of shelf Does anyone know where to purchase Li-ion cells? I want to rebuild an apple laptop battery pack. Ian. Ian Moran

08 May, 2008 #937 Re: More M2 demolition photos. It looks like they finally did something with the TRL sign...I wonder what it would fetch on e-bay? Simon Simon Michnowicz

20 Apr, 2008 #936 Re: More M2 demolition photos. Ian, thanks for your fearless reporting on this issue and the great risks the photographer is taking (given the pics from the bush and one hidden in the joe briganti

20 Apr, 2008 #935 More M2 demolition photos. M2 is only a shell of it's former self. Forwarded on behalf of my underwater - sorry - UNDERGROUND correspondent. [ I suppose that could be headlined "A SCUBA Ian Moran

20 Apr, 2008 #934 M2 now an empty facade What's new you say? I was passing today and have posted 2 photos onto the member's site. I am sure I can see where my office was... Simon simontfl

13 Apr, 2008 #933 A Photo of M2. TRL Clayton, Building M2, where the loading bay appears to have been overloaded. http://tech.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/xTRL/photos/view/f922?b=25 Ian Moran

01 Apr, 2008 #932 Time At the third stroke it will be one hour ago Ben Schneiders The Age, March 31, 2008 EVEN the usually reliable "Talking Clock" got it wrong yesterday as an Bob Backway

30 Mar, 2008 #931 Re: M1 Gone Photos Ah, the dream of working close to home. Must say it would be nice if Telstra planned for that to be a reality even though the new site seems to be as crammed Lauren, David and Jotham

24 Mar, 2008 #930 Re: M1 Gone Photos Just my thoughts on the demolition of M1 - 1. Hooray - it was a crap building riddled with asbestos and other unpleasant things. The only good thing about Moore, Lyn E

24 Mar, 2008 #929 M1 Gone Photos Roger Pierson has asked me to place two images of the "space", that now exists where M1 once stood, in the photos section of the xTRL Yahoo Group site. They Bob Backway

24 Mar, 2008 #928 C'mon: Kick up ! Ian, I've never been known as a stirrer, so this may come as a bit of a surprise to some. ;-) Here is my contribution to discussions though. I recently visited David Jewell

20 Mar, 2008 #927 Re: That's my story - what's yours? And if you have lots of skills and think you should earn more, an ex-TRLer, Karen Jenkin, has set up her own job agency http://www.sixfigures.com.au/ (The six Simon Michnowicz

19 Mar, 2008 #926 That's my story - what's yours? Hello xTRL'rs, . and thanks Ian for the prompting . I'm wanting to find out who among us has (or has a contact who has) one or more of the following: . Henk Meijerink

19 Mar, 2008 #925 Fw: [xTRL] C'mon: Kick up ! ... From: Chris Kelly To: 'Ian Moran' Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:54 PM Subject: RE: [xTRL] C'mon: Kick up ! Hi Ian, Good to hear from you. Can the " Ian Moran

19 Mar, 2008 #923 Fw: C'mon: Kick up ! ... From: eigo2005 Greg Findlow To: Ian Moran Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 12:23 AM Subject: Re: C'mon: Kick up ! Ok, I'll get the ball rolling... I left Ian Moran

19 Mar, 2008 #924 Fw: [xTRL] C'mon: Kick up ! ... From: Barry Thomas To: Ian Moran Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [xTRL] C'mon: Kick up ! Ian - I love you for your effort to keep Ian Moran

19 Mar, 2008 #922 C'mon: Kick up ! Hello xTRLrs; our email list is relatively inactive, which is curious, when our All-TRL-staff list, was VERY active when we all worked together. The xTRL list Ian Moran

19 Mar, 2008 #921 FW: Peter Glavimans dies ... From: Frank Arter [mailto:fwartery@...] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:59 PM To: ashbern@... Cc: sasty@...; sasty sastradipradja

05 Mar, 2008 #920 A PLEA TO xTRL MELBOURNE-ITES... Dear All, Would anyone have one of those Telstra (or any) black attache cases that you no longer need??? My son Glenn needs a photo prop for one of his client Barry Thomas

23 Feb, 2008 #919 Did you work on the IST-RSU project? Fellow X's, Many years ago a number of you would have worked on the IST/RSU project. If this project is unfamiliar read no further. If it does ring a bell, and Bob Backway

15 Feb, 2008 #918 Re: Clayton Site, building M1 starts to come down. Four more snaps added. IJM. ... From: Ian Moran To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 4:23 PM Subject: Clayton Site, building M1 starts to Ian Moran

05 Feb, 2008 #917 Re: Clayton Site, building M1 starts to come down. Looks like David Letterman on the rhs, with Rocky Fodero next. At least it looks like Rocky's moustache!!! Barry Thomas. ... From: Bryan J. McGlade To: 'Ian Barry Thomas

04 Feb, 2008 #916 Re: Clayton Site, building M1 starts to come down. Is the sol in the first picture? is that a smile? Bryan. _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ian Moran Sent: Tuesday, Bryan J. McGlade

04 Feb, 2008 #915 Clayton Site, building M1 starts to come down. Clayton Site, building M1 starts to come down. See two photos, looking from the rear of M8, at the collapsed SW corner of M1. Ian Moran

04 Feb, 2008 #914 Fw: Hand made valve Dearly Beloved Brethren, This was passed to me by an xTRLer who may or may not be on this list. It reminds me of the skills that made TRL great. Be warned, it Barry Thomas

19 Jan, 2008 #913 Re: The Hole of M3. i loved the juxtaposition of "The hole of M3 c" -- joe joe briganti

20 Dec, 2007 #912 Photos from Christmas BBQ. Photos are here: http://trlwiki.smartblackbox.com/XtrlPhotos If anyone has some more to add, pls let me know. Seasons Greetings to all, Simon. Simon Ryan

20 Dec, 2007 #911 The Hole of M3. A few more photos have appeared in the xTRL album at http://tech.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/xTRL/ photos/browse/f922?c Building M3 is just a memory now. [ If Ed Ian Moran

20 Dec, 2007 #910 Monsh Council building approval .... See http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/reports/pdftext/minutes/11dec07.pdf for all the gory details - no labs mentioned Anthony anthonyutano

19 Dec, 2007 #909 Re: telstra lab on way. wtf?? Gudday, Joe. You mentioned December 17th, but not the year; sure it wasn't from 1989? :-) A merry TRL free Christmas to all! Ho ho ho. Ho. Purple Pete, now Peter K. Campbell

18 Dec, 2007 #908 telstra lab on way. wtf?? From the local rag (Monash Journal dec 17 a proposed telstra research laboratory and offices at clayton has been approved by monash council, despite concerns joe_trl_briganti

18 Dec, 2007 #907 FREE TO GOOD HOME - 14 INCH TYRES Dear All, I have four wheels from an older Sigma with tyres carrying good rubber. These are radial tubeless KUMHO POWERMAX 769 tyres in size 195/65R14 89H. I Barry Thomas

12 Dec, 2007 #906 Re: DEMOLITION PROGRESS AT CLAYTON Barry nice to hear from you! Looks like Warren can see the signs (more of them). One of the side effects of the demolition works is that the "dial before you joe briganti

11 Dec, 2007 #905 DEMOLITION PROGRESS AT CLAYTON Hello All, I went to xTRL yesterday to have a coffe with Seth Cresswell, Warren Gore and Tom Whitelaw. Warren is leaving the site to work with the Eastlink Barry Thomas

10 Dec, 2007 #904 Lift wanted from Ferntree Gully next Friday Hi all, Richard Gilchrist would like a lift to next Fridays gathering. (Yes, living in Belgrave, I was quite happy to take him except that I have to be at the Bob Backway

08 Dec, 2007 #903 Reminder: Seasonal Gathering next Friday Now is the time to make sure your circle of ex-workmates have received their invitation. The weather forecast is for a cloudy day and early morning showers Bob Backway

08 Dec, 2007 #902 Re: More TRL Clayton Snaps - M3 Demolition. Some people found no images in the messages that were sent on 8 Nov and 23 Nov, about TRL Clayton Demolition. The images have now been uploaded into an album Ian Moran

23 Nov, 2007 #901 More TRL Clayton Snaps - M3 Demolition. Ian Moran

22 Nov, 2007 #900 xTRL Seasonal Gathering - 14th December 2007 YOU'RE INVITED THE 2007 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING FRIDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2007, 11AM TO ???? (Tradition places the event on the second Friday in December each year) Bob Backway

08 Nov, 2007 #899 Demolition of TRL Clayton Buildings (6 pics - 700KB) TRLFrom an anonymous correspondent; some comments and pics about the trashing of the Clayton labs. ... They are pulling down the TRL Clayton buildings, to be Ian Moran

07 Nov, 2007 #898 Use of a NextG phone as a data modem Well I've got the phone and the USB data cable, and if I bring up a comms program I can get "OK" from "at", and "CONNECT" from "atd*99#", but after that, Allan Duncan

08 Oct, 2007 #897 Re: Fw: Update on the old TRL site at Clayton ... hopefully this link works otherwise hop over to the photo part of the yahoo page this trl group sits on. joe_trl_briganti

20 Sep, 2007 #896 Re: Fw: Update on the old TRL site at Clayton all this weekend they are fencing off the north boundary with temporary fencing to remove the cable pulling chamber and trench ( ie: Cable Station Test Lab & joe_trl_briganti

20 Sep, 2007 #895 Re: Fw: Update on the old TRL site at Clayton Ian and all, The first lot of contractors are doing the asbestos removal. It will take some time to move the PABX. I heard that the full demolition of Philip Potter

19 Sep, 2007 #894 Re: Fw: Update on the old TRL site at Clayton My unconfirmed info is, that the buildings M1, M2, M3 and M4 were locked down and handed to a contracting firm, around 5 Sep 2007. I have noticed that some of Ian Moran

18 Sep, 2007 #893 Re: BREAKING NEWS SORRY - that should have been LATELINE. Spotlight have abandoned AWAs and returned to a collective Union Agreement after 469 of its AWAs failed the fairness Barry Thomas

18 Sep, 2007 #892 BREAKING NEWS About to appear on Dateline on ABC: Spotlight Fabrics has ditched AWAs... Barry Thomas. Barry Thomas

18 Sep, 2007 #891 Re: Fw: Update on the old TRL site at Clayton Dear Ian and All, How timely, as I have another update of a sort. On Friday 7th September 2007 Steve Iskra turned off the last true TRL light at Clayton in Barry Thomas

18 Sep, 2007 #890 Fw: Update on the old TRL site at Clayton ... From: Robin Jackel Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2007 4:22 PM Subject: [xcfn] Update on the old TRL site at Clayton FYI FWIW New Clayton campus in Melbourne Ian Moran

18 Sep, 2007 #889 Re: Question about next G antenna on yacht Re Russell's comment about Firefox - ... easy to spot their location. ... You can see the pop-up window by going into Tools --> Options --> Content and Barry Dingle

28 Aug, 2007 #888 Re: Question about next G antenna on yacht Hi Guys the Mick Durrant story seems to have grown legs (with hair) ... i'm sure its quoted in one of the "wherethefcukarewegoing" website blogs (see joe briganti

28 Aug, 2007 #887 Re: Question about next G antenna on yacht Neil, ... I would expect there to be an advantage. Ask other sailors about whether their VHF radios are noticeably better at 58ft than 10ft. ... Same band, Russell Lang

28 Aug, 2007 #886 Re: Question about next G antenna on yacht Neil, Telstra coverage maps can be found at http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/networks/coverage/index.htm You can select Tasmania and can select technology such Barry Dingle

27 Aug, 2007 #885 Question about next G antenna on yacht Hi all, I have a question about Telstra's next G mobile data and connectivity from a yacht sailing around Tasmania for an extended period. Hence use will be Neil Whitaker

27 Aug, 2007 #884 FW: Employment Opportunity Hi All See below email. I believe the employer is Google. The job is in Sydney.... Cheers Lyn ______From: Melanie Lovell Moore, Lyn E

26 Aug, 2007 #883 Re: Landsat Data Craig - lacking alright - no synchrontron - not even the foundations!!! -joe joe briganti

08 Aug, 2007 #882 HI-RES DIGITAL SCAN ADVICE NEEDED Dear All, In my post-TRL retirement I've become involved in numerous interesting things. One is to help the Violet Town RSL restore a 1901 Illuminated Barry Thomas

08 Aug, 2007 #881 Fw: Lounge suite for sale. ... From: Kim Fitzpatrick Date: Aug 8, 2007 11:56 AM Subject: Lounge suite Hi, If any one knows someone looking for a lounge suite Ian Moran

08 Aug, 2007 #880 Re: Landsat Data Hi All A mapping website that draws in the maps/images from multiple sources is http://www.flashearth.com/ Unfortunately the Australian map library is a bit Craig Pugsley

07 Aug, 2007 #879 Fw: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen! Goodbye, Farewell and Amen! Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 8:41 AM Subject: Goodbye, Farewell and Amen! To everyone, all the others who've left before me and Ian Moran

07 Aug, 2007 #878 Re: Landsat Data Thanks Barry, Bryan and Peter for your information - amazing what Google can do once you've got the right words. I've sent your replies back to the CSIRO. I'm Bob Backway

05 Aug, 2007 #877 Re: Landsat Data decoding challenge Doh!. Forgot that Landsat isn't a weather satellite. Liron Lightwood _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Liron Liron Lightwood

03 Aug, 2007 #876 Re: Landsat Data decoding challenge Hi Bob. I know some people who know some people who work in the Bureau of Meteorology. If you don't have any luck with Peter's web links let me know and I Liron Lightwood

02 Aug, 2007 #875 Re: Landsat Data decoding challenge Hi Bob, I am sure you have tried a lot of avenues already, but some idle thoughts that probably will not help. Google of "landsat magnetic tape file format" Barry Dingle

02 Aug, 2007 #874 Re: Landsat Data decoding challenge Howdy, Bob & fellow Xers. I would have thought that the simplest thing to do would be to email Landsat & ask them to dig into their records. That being said, Peter K. Campbell

02 Aug, 2007 #873 Landsat Data decoding challenge Hi allx's, In response to a request I made to the CSIRO for any pre-1979 Landsat data they may have I've received the following as part of their reply... "Our Bob Backway

02 Aug, 2007 #872 Free tickets to G-force 2005 Does anybody have free tickets to G-force that they don't want to use? If so can you please send them my way. Regards Brad Starkie Brad Starkie

02 Aug, 2007 #871 Re: Telstra faces spying probe Hi everyone, Can't help but comment, but .. I'm a bit concerned buy the ramifications of the probes being *in* the technicians .. - Mary Cudmore Mary Cudmore

31 Jul, 2007 #870 Telstra faces spying probe Telstra faces spying probe TELSTRA faces a police probe after being accused of installing surveillance devices in its technicians without their genuine Bob Backway

31 Jul, 2007 #869 Just because you are paranoid doesn't mean people aren't out to get this was posted to another yahoo group i belong to. of course this assumes the privacy policy is adhered to .... in any case yahoo could always buy whatever joe_trl_briganti

05 Jun, 2007 #868 Re: Fwd: [xTRL] New Clayton Site what? where will they play soccer and practise golf? -- joe joe briganti

31 May, 2007 #867 Fwd: [xTRL] New Clayton Site Maybe the third building is M3? And I'm guessing most of the grassed area will go. Cheers, Steve Beyer. ... From: joe briganti Date: Steve Beyer

31 May, 2007 #866 Re: New Clayton Site 1. i dont see where they'll fit one of these wolfsburg carparks (how does it handle 4wds?) on the site. 2. i understand there might be 3 levels of underground joe briganti

30 May, 2007 #865 Re: New Clayton Site cool ;-) B. _____ From: Lex Reiners [mailto:lexreiners@...] Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 10:29 AM To: Bryan J. McGlade Cc: Simon Michnowicz; Bryan J. McGlade

30 May, 2007 #864 Re: New Clayton Site Car parking - shouldnt be a problem. Suggested solution - see Volkswagen (Wolfsburg factory) answer (attached photos)" - cars are 'put away' & 'retrieved' by Lex Reiners

30 May, 2007 #863 Re: New Clayton Site hhm.. interesting how all the car spots are empty.... I don't see 4400 spots there! Bryan. _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Bryan J. McGlade

30 May, 2007 #862 New Clayton Site Here is an artist's impression. I wonder if they will put in a stop light on Blackburn Road? Anyhow, the value of the cafe on the corner probably shot through Simon Michnowicz

30 May, 2007 #861 Some jobs going in R&D Note: forwarded message attached. ... How would you spend $50,000 to create a more sustainable environment in Australia? Go to Yahoo!7 Answers and share your Satya Anupindi

29 May, 2007 #860 Re: New Clayton Complex Announced! They should be required to have around 4400 parking spaces... 40,000 sq meter / 10 sq meter per person = 4000 + 10% for "there are no spots, I can't find one" Bryan J. McGlade

29 May, 2007 #859 New Clayton Complex Announced! Hi Everyone, Not the news that we want to hear I'd guess, but here it is anyway, as announced by Greg Winn today! Telstra announces new office complex in Terry M. Walsh

29 May, 2007 #858 Re: Some jobs going in R&D Ok, did some strategic googling .. it's CISRA (Canon Research) in Sydney. Sorry to bother Melbourne people :). cheers, Mary. Mary Cudmore

24 May, 2007 #857 Some jobs going in R&D Hi people, I got a call today from an agency who'd seen my CV. Apparently the R&D arm of a 'global brand' is hiring for the roles below. Anyone interested, Mary Cudmore

24 May, 2007 #856 Vale Hec Ruddell Dear All This note is to advise that Hec Ruddell, a former Section Manager in the Applied Science Branch who retired from TRL in 1987, passed away on Thursday Ray Boast

18 May, 2007 #855 Re: Former TRL Staff Member Seeking Contact Peter et.al. I haven't been in touch with Chris Kelly for some time now, but unless he has moved, his contact details as per the White Pages are, o chisholm

01 May, 2007 #854 Re: Former TRL Staff Member Seeking Contact I think Fiona Hamilton would know, but she's overseas at the moment. cheers, Liz Bednall "Moore, Lyn E" wrote: Hello Pete You are Liz Bednall

30 Apr, 2007 #853 Re: Former TRL Staff Member Seeking Contact Hello Pete You are after Chris Kelly. Other of my former colleagues may have contact details. Regards Lyn Moore ... From: [email protected] Moore, Lyn E

30 Apr, 2007 #852 Former TRL Staff Member Seeking Contact I received this message via the TRL History website. If you can help Peter, reply directly via the email address at end of message. Rick Coxhill ... Hi, My Rick Coxhill

29 Apr, 2007 #851 Big Nick To anyone interested, I ran into Rod Nichol [ex Equip Eng] at Toorak Village yesterday, has moved on from Security, etc and says the new job is the best since peter meggs

19 Apr, 2007 #850 Fw: Curtin ABC 08:30 pm this Sunday 22 April Dear xTRLers, Before, during and after TRL closed its doors to some 250 loyal workers in late 2005/early 2006, Stef Nowak and Richard Schipper along with Barry Thomas

19 Apr, 2007 #849 How do I configure a Macintosh Laptop to work with a NetCOm Wireles Hi Ex-TRLers, A friend of mine is having trouble configuring / setting up their Macintosh Laptop to work with a Netcom Wireless Modem. Any hints would be Peter Hicks

16 Apr, 2007 #848 Re: FW: IEEE EMS Upcoming Leadership Talk - Graham Shepherd Hi All I'd like to clear up a point. I didn't write the IEEE email - I forwarded on behalf of Paul Kubik. I also think Graham Shepherd's bio was a tad Moore, Lyn E

12 Apr, 2007 #847 Re: FW: IEEE EMS Upcoming Leadership Talk - Graham Shepherd ... I've got to ask. "Short Black Fingers" ???? What? Can somebody explain that please? Terry Terry Dawson

12 Apr, 2007 #846 FW: IEEE EMS Upcoming Leadership Talk - Graham Shepherd Tomorrow's talk by Graham Shepherd may be of interest to those of you from a TRL pedigree. Feel free to register your interest for catering purposes. Moore, Lyn E

10 Apr, 2007 #845 Re: LABS TO BE LEVELLED??? Hi Barry i heard this rumour a while ago. Not sure if its the same one but i'd heard m1 would be demolished and a 1000 person call centre established (m8 and joe briganti

06 Apr, 2007 #844 LABS TO BE LEVELLED??? The grapevine whispered to me this morning "...that the TRL site is to be levelled so that Telstra can accommodate 'thousands' on the site in new buildings." Barry Thomas

05 Apr, 2007 #843 Fw: It's a girl! It's a girl!----- Original Message ----- From: Yin, Jackson J To: Yin, Jackson J Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2007 12:28 PM Subject: It's a girl! Hi all, It's Barry Thomas

05 Apr, 2007 #842 Unbelievable Financial Review Article Hey guys, I've been slandered by the financial review (Page 33, Tuesday 27 March). The following quote borders on the hillarious, "In the late 1990s use of the Brad Starkie

29 Mar, 2007 #841 Re: Unbelievable Financial Review Article Here is draft version of a letter I just wrote to send to the AFR Dear Editor, I was most disturbed to read your article entitled “Telstra abandons Lyrebird Brad Starkie

29 Mar, 2007 #840 Re: Unbelievable Financial Review Article Here is draft version of a letter I just wrote to send to the AFR Dear Editor, I was most disturbed to read your article entitled “Telstra abandons Lyrebird Brad Starkie

28 Mar, 2007 #839 Re: Ever noticed that Windows Explorer shows files sizes but not fo I 'stumbled upon" a site that lists a number of ISO format utility CD roms the other day: http://www.tuxme.com/content/view/5246/ Cheers Craig. ... 7 Craig Pugsley

26 Mar, 2007 #838 Re: Ever noticed that Windows Explorer shows files sizes but not fo Ian -- I used this for a while with XP pro but have had issues with it running away with memory. i.e. using over 700M!! Notwithstanding that I reckon its a Bryam McGlade

25 Mar, 2007 #837 Ever noticed that Windows Explorer shows files sizes but not folder FYI: A useful tip for Windows Explorer - found by Phil McIntosh. Ian Moran. ... From: Phillip McIntosh Subject: Ever noticed that Windows Explorer shows files Ian Moran

25 Mar, 2007 #836 JOHN BACKUS DIES http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17704662/ Barry Thomas

21 Mar, 2007 #835 Re: One Year On.. [xTRL] One Year On. Brendan Edwards Short: I am looking for real work again, some so far, interesting but not quite what I am after. I am currently working Brendan Edwards

20 Mar, 2007 #834 Re: One Year On. - I Gave My Mother-In-Law Aids. I GAVE MY MOTHER-IN-LAW AIDS She was was a widow, who had come to Melbourne for a hip op. She was staying in my home, while recuperating. I was an idle, Ian Moran

20 Mar, 2007 #833 Re: Fred Symons died on Thursday night Bryan and all, According to an old Telstra Service book (list) that I still have, Fred was born on 19 January 1937, which would have made him just 70. He Terry M. Walsh

19 Mar, 2007 #832 Re: Fred Symons died on Thursday night Greg -- do you know how old he would have been? thanks :-( Bryan. _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Greg Millsteed Bryan J. Mcglade

18 Mar, 2007 #831 Fred Symons died on Thursday night Friends, I am sorry to pass on the sad news that Fred Symons died on Thursday night following a massive stroke a week before. Peter Gerand has provided the Greg Millsteed

17 Mar, 2007 #830 Re: One Year On.. ... OK, I'll play. I took a massive pay-cut in order to work on stuff I'm really interested in; I've joined CSIRO, which since TRL closed is probably the only Peter K. Campbell

16 Mar, 2007 #829 Re: One Year On.. hi Simon i'd be interested to hear in whats happened to some of us... I'll start by saying that ... i got another job in Telstra at the GOC (refer to "end of joe_trl_briganti

16 Mar, 2007 #828 Vale ExTRL Cafe... and some observations This message was recently sent to remaining staff at Clayton (99.5% GOC!) from the Compass Group who manage the cafe. ... Just to let you know the canteen will joe_trl_briganti

16 Mar, 2007 #827 Re: Bob's In The Age! Meanwhile, this is Lake Wendouree in Ballarat. Liron Lightwood _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Simon michnowicz Liron Lightwood

15 Mar, 2007 #826 One Year On.. It's been a year since TRL shut down. I can't speak for everyone, but it seems that most people have found work. Even if it is not as well paying, people enjoy simontfl

15 Mar, 2007 #825 Bob's In The Age! http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/first-some-big-rains-then-muddy-waters-later-for-the-blues/ 2007/03/15/1173722655230.html Simon michnowicz

15 Mar, 2007 #824 The Wee Target: Be watching The New Inventors tonight Greetings All, For a bit of a giggle, make sure you watch "The New Inventors" tonight at 8pm on the ABC My Brother and Sister Inlaw (Daniel and Joanna) are on Simon Ryan

06 Mar, 2007 #823 3G access from Samsung Z510 phone using a Mac Thanks for help from a lot of people. I now have a working solution and thought I would share it with you. Firstly, you need a modem script. Samsung don't John Snare

04 Mar, 2007 #822 Using GPRS with a MacBook and Samsung Z510 G3 Phone Hello Can anyone help me set up my MacBook Laptop PC to access the internet using my Samsung Z510 G3 phone. My MacBook is the latest Intel version and runs the John Snare

19 Feb, 2007 #821 Aussies bid to share the video wealth - web - Technology - theage.c Hello All, It is wonderful to know that the ex-TRL guys come up with new ideas and good works. Khanh Ly

08 Feb, 2007 #820 FREE TO GOOD HOME... Dear X-es, The list has been very quiet of late. I guess this means we are all getting on happily with our new lives in various guises. We've been doing some Barry Thomas

29 Jan, 2007 #819 Abuse of ISO fast-track process in OpenDocument submission To those of you who still have a finger in the Standards pie, urgent action is needed via the Australian Standards' representation on ISO. There is currently a nacnuda

23 Jan, 2007 #818 Re: Lost Souls. I do not know normgale17@yahoo But I am Norman Gale on normgale@... Ex-TRL and more recently of Alcatel. Now with Clearbreeze Associates. I am not Norman Gale

12 Jan, 2007 #817 Lost Souls. All, the xTRL email addresses (listed below) are bouncing. If you are in contact with any of these 'lost souls', could you please alert them about their Ian Moran

11 Jan, 2007 #816 Re: A Useful Windows Registry Hack - CopyTo and MoveTo - context m They could be watching any of these subscription TV services: * Foxtel or Austar, depending on where you live these days * SelecTV (a lower price pay TV Liron Lightwood

28 Dec, 2006 #815 Re: A Useful Windows Registry Hack - CopyTo and MoveTo - context m Hi Ian & xTRLers merry xmas and happy new year to you all. Ian, thanks for posting these tidbits of tips, i appreciate it for those times when you are grasping joe_trl_briganti

27 Dec, 2006 #814 Wanted IP telephony and/or ISDN experts Hi all, I'm looking for some IP telephony and/or ISDN experts to work on a 3 month contract helping an unnamed Telco migrate its ISDN network to a next Brad Starkie

18 Dec, 2006 #813 Re: A Roll (re)Call. Well thanks Guys! I know I was a little late in arriving, but I did make it and was there for 3.5 hours. I didn't see everyone but I was seen by some of you. Mal or Wendy Brown

14 Dec, 2006 #812 Re: A Roll (re)Call. All, I've received some amendments to the roll and it is now on the wiki - where we can all make adjustments. See Ian Moran

11 Dec, 2006 #811 McComb Baby No 2 has arrived! Hi all, Just a quick one to let you know that Annabelle Sarah McComb arrived in to the world on Sunday 3rd December at 6:16am (6 days early). She weighed 7lb pennymccomb

09 Dec, 2006 #810 Re: A Roll (re)Call. Dear All, It was a fabulous time and a highlight of my social calendar. I just gotta say, some of the best people I know are my exTRL colleagues. I'd walk Barry Thomas

08 Dec, 2006 #809 A Roll (re)Call. All, today (8/12/06) was the annual, second Friday in December, xTRL seasonal gathering, at Valley Reserve in Mt Waverley. About sixty people attended. No roll Ian Moran

08 Dec, 2006 #808 Photos from today A great time was had by all... as you can see: http://trlwiki.smartblackbox.com/XtrlPhotos If any one has any more they'd like to contribute, please send them Simon Ryan

08 Dec, 2006 #807 Reminder: All xTRL Staff gathering next Friday, 8 December Allx's, You've only 1 week left to contact those x's in your network, better get to it! ======Bob Backway

30 Nov, 2006 #806 [Fwd: Re: [bidteam] Re: Christmas Get-together] Hey, Any of you Melby or Lonny types that might be in Sydney tomorrow are welcome to join us. Sorry for the late notice, but we've never been ones for Terry Dawson

29 Nov, 2006 #805 Rights To Work Anyone going to the G tomorrow. (8:00 - 10:00 am Thurs 30 Nov) Rgds Dave Dave Hardwick

28 Nov, 2006 #804 How Telstra conceals its executive sweet deals - Business - Business It is difficult to understand TSR and corporate governance for a guy without financial back ground like me. However, it is an interested reading. Khanh Ly

13 Nov, 2006 #803 PAGING FIONA HAMILTON Fiona, Could you please reply offline?? Barry Thomas warlord@... Barry Thomas

11 Nov, 2006 #802 xTRL STAFF 2006 GATHERING DECEMBER 8TH YOU'RE INVITED THE 2006 xTRL SEASONAL GATHERING FRIDAY 8TH DECEMBER 2006, 11AM TO ???? VALLEY RESERVE, MT WAVERLY BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINK, BBQs AVAILABLE Bob Backway

09 Nov, 2006 #801 *Not* we are talking.. Telstra's truth talkers told to blog off Mark Jones 13 October 2006 Australian Financial Review (c) 2006 Copyright John Fairfax Holdings Limited. www.afr.com Simon michnowicz

22 Oct, 2006 #800 Sony Ericsson K600i - upgrading the software If you bought a Sony Ericsson K600i as part of the staff 3G offer, especially around this time last year, you may be interested in this. I had my Sony Ericsson Liron Lightwood

20 Oct, 2006 #799 FW: A message from Dan Burns, EMD Network & Technology The message below was sent anonymously to me. I guess the sender intended for me to pass the message on to the group...... Bob Backway

19 Oct, 2006 #798 Re: Catching up in Melbourne on Fri 13th Hi, Just a reminder that Mary and I will be at Cooper Inn (242 Exhibition St) from about 5 p.m. onward tomorrow afternoon/evening. If you want to liaise: Terry Dawson

12 Oct, 2006 #797 A Useful Windows Registry Hack - CopyTo and MoveTo - context menu Within MS Windows, you may be aware of the SendTo option on your right-click context menu; here is the detail of how to modify your registry, providing Ian Moran

11 Oct, 2006 #796 Re: Catching up in Melbourne on Fri 13th Hi Mary & Terry, I'm sure that we have never met, but lets catch up on the aforementioned fri and mull over old times anyhow. Regards Brad Starkie Mary Cudmore Brad Starkie

28 Sep, 2006 #795 Re: Was it worth it? Simon, It is interesting. So does Telstra Innovation Labs ($50 millions ?) was included in the plan or it is an afterthought ? khanh Khanh Ly

27 Sep, 2006 #794 Was it worth it? http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20488916-601,00.html According to the article: - Bain cost Telstra $54 million dollars -They had up to 30 Simon michnowicz

27 Sep, 2006 #793 Would you walk on this? http://www.destinationgrandcanyon.com/skywalk.html http://www.google.com.au/search? hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Glass+Bridge+grand+canyon&meta= Would you walk on this? Ian Moran

27 Sep, 2006 #792 Re: Catching up in Melbourne on Fri 13th ... My understanding is, that the Daniel being referenced, is Daniel Kirkham. Now if you thought: 'Nah - DK doesn't drink red and fall about the place' and Ian Moran

27 Sep, 2006 #791 Re: Catching up in Melbourne on Fri 13th ... We'd appreciate if if somebody would pass this message onto any current TRL people that might not be on this list for various reasons. Please expect Terry Dawson

27 Sep, 2006 #790 Catching up in Melbourne on Fri 13th Hi people, Terry Dawson and I will be at Coopers in the city on Friday 13th (heh) Oct from about, say, 4:30 onward. We're aiming to catch up with as many Mary Cudmore

26 Sep, 2006 #789 Re: A Useful PC Utility - Belarc Advisor. definately seconded by me. just a trap though - if you print the page detail make sure the keys are fully printed and not obscured by the page margins (i've joe briganti

24 Sep, 2006 #788 A Useful PC Utility - Belarc Advisor. All, here is a very Useful PC Utility: Belarc Advisor. http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html It provides a very detailed list of your PC's hardware and Ian Moran

24 Sep, 2006 #787 Re: Windows Media Streaming Hosting site recommendation Hi Andrew, I am thinking about Webcentral, however, I need some person experiencing their service. Thanks very much for your recommendation. I will contact you Khanh Ly

21 Sep, 2006 #786 Re: Windows Media Streaming Hosting site recommendation Hi Khanh, I've used webcentral recently for streaming windows media and quicktime files. It worked quite well and the plans start cheaply. The setup was very Andrew Kelley

21 Sep, 2006 #785 Re: Question about static IP address Hi Rick I use remote desktop all the time it works pretty well. 1. Static IP is not required, BUT you need to know what the address is when you connect. A Craig Pugsley

21 Sep, 2006 #784 Question about static IP address Associated with a part-time business I run, I may have the need to use the windows Remote Desktop feature to connect to a remote computer and interact with a Rick Coxhill

20 Sep, 2006 #783 Windows Media Streaming Hosting site recommendation Hello All, I would like to seek your recommendation of a good but reasonable cheap Windows Media Streaming Hosting site. Background: A non profit organisation Khanh Ly

19 Sep, 2006 #782 Dateline Documentary on Sol Tonight, Wed 20th Sept, 8.30 PM. T he adds make me think it will look like the AFR's expose on Sol.. Simon simontfl

19 Sep, 2006 #781 My job history... My first job was working in an Orange Juice factory, but I got canned; I couldn't concentrate. Then I worked in the woods as a Lumberjack, but I just couldn't Ian Moran

14 Sep, 2006 #780 American Management Down Under American view on Telstra management. A new lab is mentioned. http://www.forbes.com/business/2006/09/07/trujillo-telstra-qanda-cx_pg_0907trujillo.html Khanh Khanh Ly

10 Sep, 2006 #779 Seeking professional IT support provider to suit SMB Hi All, SHORT: I work for a small company as their IT Manager. (10 users, in Mulgrave) While our setup is relatively simple and reliable, it has grown in Craig Pugsley

07 Sep, 2006 #778 A nifty animated graphical text-to-speech site. A nifty animated graphical text-to-speech site, for your entertainment. http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/frameset.php?frame1=talk from Ian Moran

04 Sep, 2006 #777 Re: TRL isnt dead! i told you so...... back ... Why stop at T2, if they didn't buy any T1 then maybe we could have a properly functioning Telstra with it's original plans of fibre to the home Trevor

30 Aug, 2006 #776 Re: TRL isnt dead! i told you so...... Come on you xTRLers. Some of you must be financially secure enough not to worry about offending potential employers. What happened to the spirit that Bruno Ric Witham

30 Aug, 2006 #775 Re: TRL isnt dead! i told you so...... The blogg comments look extremely contrived. Are they genuine??? I'm not sure. I'll believe it when I see an xTRL blog comment there. Might even post one Barry Thomas

29 Aug, 2006 #774 Re: TRL isnt dead! i told you so...... I notice a Mr Bruno Sorrentino has posted a comment... The danger of the CTO buying a time machine from Strategic Vendors is that competitors can do the same. Simon michnowicz

29 Aug, 2006 #773 TRL isnt dead! i told you so...... The Telstra Time Machine - True or False?by Rod Bruem, Monday, 28 August 2006 Today I can reveal how technical experts in Telstra's Research Laboratory are in joe briganti

29 Aug, 2006 #772 Access to windows 2000 system Does anybody have a windows 2000 PC or laptop that I could use for a day or so? I need to port some software written on Windows XP to Windows 2000. Regards Brad Starkie

29 Aug, 2006 #771 Re: Redundancy style Hi Khanh nice spot that one! I quite liked the magicians job. I dont think it would work for Telstra - there would be no-one left to run things as i'm sure joe briganti

27 Aug, 2006 #770 Re: Redundancy style Hi Khanh nice spot that one! I quite liked the magicians job. I dont think it would work for Telstra - there would be no-one left to run things as i'm sure joe briganti

27 Aug, 2006 #769 Redundancy style Hello All, Just in case you missed an interesting blog from the Age. http://blogs.theage.com.au/managementline/ In an other subject, I happen to be aware of a Khanh Ly

27 Aug, 2006 #768 Mobile technology on The Gadget Show If you have access to Foxtel Digital or Austar Digital, you should watch The Gadget Show on Lifestyle+2 at around 12:20 PM today because it features a lot of Liron Lightwood

26 Aug, 2006 #767 AFR article on Telstra Labs Page 73, 25th August 2006 "Telstra labs put Trjujillo vision to the test" Key points -New $50 million lab opened in Carlton, run by Alcatel employee Stuart Simon michnowicz

24 Aug, 2006 #766 Anybody need a license manager I've recently released a license manager product, that may be of interest to some of you who are involved with software development. Please find a summary Brad Starkie

17 Aug, 2006 #765 Re: Wikimapia view of TRL Excellent idea, I've made a 'History' section inside the tag details and placed your content there. (This also keeps the tag name small and manageable) I think Simon Ryan

17 Aug, 2006 #764 Wikimapia view of TRL http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=-37912348&x=145142875&z=18&l=0&m=h Anyone feel like adding some more detail to the tag for this location? Cheers, Simon. simondryan

17 Aug, 2006 #763 idea for reality show: What would you do if you were Telstra CEO fo Follow the trials and tribulations of several contestants as they try to run a telco successfully. Can you do better than Sol? At the end of the week, they are joe briganti

16 Aug, 2006 #762 Google Code Jam Hi people, Heard about this. Any of you coders interested? ... Google is running a "CodeJam" -- a contest that tries to find the "best" coder by some Mary Cudmore

15 Aug, 2006 #761 Re: TRL Question from Telstra's company announcement The only thing missing from the answer is "corporate synergy". I wonder whatever happened to that? As for "driving costs out of our business", the Australian Simon michnowicz

14 Aug, 2006 #760 TRL Question from Telstra's company announcement Guys, Check out page 12. http://www.asx.com.au/asx/statistics/showAnnouncementPDF.do? idsID=00636508 Cheers, Kevin bigkevtrl

14 Aug, 2006 #759 from this months wired.com ... http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.08/howtointro.html particularly the "be an expert on anything".... joe briganti

13 Aug, 2006 #758 Re: Jobs (in Sydney, Java & J2EE Developer) Hey Anthony, Terry Dawson and I are both studying through CSU so I think it's only fair we get to do any extensive free tasting first. Sounds very interesting, Mary Cudmore

13 Aug, 2006 #757 Re: hdd failure advice required ... Yes. What makes you think it's the MBR? Have you done an up to date virus scan first? If you rewrite the MBR and it's infected with a virus you may trash Phillip McIntosh

12 Aug, 2006 #756 Re: Jobs (in Sydney, Java & J2EE Developer) hi Anthony i'm surprised you have to do research into this but then .... reminds me of a friend who works for Lindsay Fox - we were corresponding on a trail of joe briganti

11 Aug, 2006 #755 hdd failure advice required hi, my hdd failed bigtime. luckily it was a slave and i have an almost recent backup but i'd been pretty busy with some new file additions the last couple of joe briganti

11 Aug, 2006 #754 Jobs (in Sydney, Java & J2EE Developer) This is my first post here, so hello all. I am starting a new job on Monday with Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga. I will be investigating consumer Anthony Saliba

11 Aug, 2006 #753 made me laugh! Letter to Australian p11 states Mr Trujillo is making former CEO Ziggy Switkowski look like a nuclear physicist. joe briganti

09 Aug, 2006 #752 Re: Job Offer I hear that Chris Rowles now works for NICTA but I do not have any other contact details for him. Simon Simon michnowicz

09 Aug, 2006 #751 Job Offer I received the following email and a job description (attached). If anyone is interested contact Suzanne directly. Rick Coxhill ... Dear Rick We have not met, Rick Coxhill

09 Aug, 2006 #750 JAPANESE ART SWORD EXHIBITION Dear xTRL friends, Many of you have attended one of the three lectures I gave at TRL over the last few years on the Japanese Sword as Art. Recently my friends Barry Thomas

08 Aug, 2006 #749 Re: oops! Silly little mistake from good ol' Brightstar... The Age also said that Sol's last severeance package was $95 Million (not the paltry $48Million normally Simon michnowicz

06 Aug, 2006 #748 oops! http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,20039281%5E15306,00.html joe briganti

06 Aug, 2006 #747 HELP NEEDED WITH '91 MAGNA TR TROUBLES... Dear All, Having done a rebuild of my son's '91 TR EFI 4 cyl Magna TR engine, I find it won't start even if all the settings are correct. Is there anyone who Barry Thomas

03 Aug, 2006 #746 Re: xTRL WINOS NEWS - OBIT 1k apologies - thats what happens when you take up the "a grappa for afternoon tea" diet! although i still have my suspicions that there are trl x-winos or joe briganti

02 Aug, 2006 #745 Re: xTRL WINOS NEWS - OBIT Joe, I believe that we are all XTRL. I don't believe that any XTRL winos are Xwinos! Steve Hurren ... From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Steve Hurren

02 Aug, 2006 #744 Re: xTRL WINOS NEWS - OBIT maybe the trl xWinos need their own group? joe briganti

01 Aug, 2006 #743 xTRL WINOS NEWS - OBIT Dear All, Obituary in today's Herald Sun p.69 for Dr John Middleton, pioneer of the Yarra Valley wine industry rebirth in the 1970s. He made Moumt Mary an Barry Thomas

01 Aug, 2006 #742 Latest Chronicles of TREL "The Final Battle" is at: http://www.coxhill.com/trlhistory/trel/ The author supplied me with some explanatory notes but need their permission before I publish Rick Coxhill

31 Jul, 2006 #741 what the? -> TRL in the hall of fame Monash Journal 31/7 p5 mentions Telstra Research Laboratories entered the Hall of Fame at the Monash Business Awards. BTW Telstra is a major sponsor of these. joe briganti

31 Jul, 2006 #740 Re: TRL in the AFR The email of the journalist is: *EConnors@...* ( I spoke to her previously as she was doing a story on professionals considering moving overseas). I Simon michnowicz

31 Jul, 2006 #739 Re: TRL in the AFR Maybe somebody has the time and energy to write a letter to the editor to set the record straight. simontfl wrote: The Brad Starkie

31 Jul, 2006 #738 Re: TRL in the AFR Hi Simon. Welcome back. I had problems opening the file from the wiki website, but have overcome them. If anyone else is having problems viewing the PDF Liron Lightwood

31 Jul, 2006 #737 Re: TRL in the AFR i like the quote "... has meant that some r&d has moved away from clayton". Christ - talk about a slippery slope. i guess technically the 4 or so guys left in joe_trl_briganti

30 Jul, 2006 #736 TRL in the AFR The AFR ran an article on TRL last Tuesday. I only have a pdf scan, and due to its size, I put it on http://trlwiki.smartblackbox.com/TRLinTheMedia rather than simontfl

30 Jul, 2006 #735 CSS error in your favour? extrl'ers Gentle Folk that have started taking their CSS Employer indexed pension 2005 - 2006 Financial year. Have a look at the CSS website. Like Monopoly timekeep@...

30 Jul, 2006 #734 Re: Digest Number 280 Thanks for the notification Bob, but my computer scans clean. Due to the nature of some viruses, anyone who has my email address could be the one infected... Ian Moyes

30 Jul, 2006 #733 URGENT: Message from Ian Moyes may contain virus X's It's titled "RE:RE: Your document" and has a .pif attachment. Don't open the .pif file! Ian, I think you have a problem! Bob Backway, Moderator Bob Backway

28 Jul, 2006 #732 Re: [xTRL] APC Magazine » A fairytale about Telstra and net neutra Hi Khanh i dont have an (technical) opinion one way or other except to say that recently one of the wireless broadband providers did admit (or were proved to) joe briganti

27 Jul, 2006 #730 Job Opportunities If you already have a job, there is no need to read any further. I am currently working for a small consulting firm - eBlueprint Pty Ltd vivek2677

27 Jul, 2006 #729 afr.com now pay per view/subscription Q. why did afr.com go subscription only? A. so telstra staff wont read it first there about whats happening in the company. -- not joe joe briganti

27 Jul, 2006 #728 APC Magazine » A fairytale about Telstra and net neutrality Hello All, The list seems so quiet despite the winter warm up day at Monash hotel ... Any one care to comment ? cheers Khanh Ly Khanh Ly

27 Jul, 2006 #727 Hardware & embedded software job Howdy, all. If you're not after a job then read no further. Whilst looking for a job myself I came across this ad: http://tinyurl.com/mq6p6 It's for an Peter K. Campbell

25 Jul, 2006 #726 Re: xTRL Winter Gathering Photos ... All, I couldn't go to the xTRL Winter Gathering 2006, as I was on the Murray (golf/crayfish/TAB/beer). Can someone report on the Monash turn? How many xTRL Ian Moran

25 Jul, 2006 #725 xTRL Winter Gathering Photos As can be seen in the following photos, a good time was had by all at todays Winter Gathering. Thanks Bob for organising this! It was great to catch up with Simon Ryan

21 Jul, 2006 #724 Re: Executive Departure ... More information is on the Australian IT web page... Telstra exec out amid dissent Michael Sainsbury JULY 20, 2006 RESPECTED senior Telstra networks and simontfl

19 Jul, 2006 #723 Re: Reminder: All xTRL Staff gathering this Friday >>>20th<<< July X's I got the date mixed up. The gathering at the Monash Hotel is tomorrow Friday the 21st of July. The mistake was due to a case of Mondayitis! Bob Backway, Bob Backway

19 Jul, 2006 #722 Executive Departure An article in today's Australian newspaper (link below) alleged a Telstra executive was dismissed. This was first reported in the industry publication Jeff Cheong

19 Jul, 2006 #721 A wiki for xTRL All, IN BRIEF: the TRL wiki is born again at http://trlwiki.smartblackbox.com/ . IN MORE DETAIL: A wiki is a type of website that allows users to easily add, Ian Moran

18 Jul, 2006 #720 Re: ***[Possible UCE]*** [xTRL] Reminder: All xTRL Staff gathering Bob, Next Friday is 21 July. July 2006 Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Regards. Jimmy Jian-Min LI

18 Jul, 2006 #719 clayton developments No. 211 (17/07/06) - Total property transformation Telstra offices Over the last 12 months, Vito Chiodo and his Real Estate and Accommodation Management (REAM) joe briganti

16 Jul, 2006 #718 Reminder: All xTRL Staff gathering this Friday 17 July xTRL Winter Gathering Don't forget it's next Friday 17 July at the Monash Hotel - Dooleys Bar. Starting at 11:00am The venue is warm and cosy - what better way Bob Backway

16 Jul, 2006 #717 some amusing media grabs AFR (Rear Window) p46 reports Mr Trujillo has potentially more copper assets than Australian Mining Investments because of all the copper phone lines that will joe briganti

16 Jul, 2006 #716 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions I've been away camping in the Warrumbungles without any network technology. Joy! ... They already can, and will. ... The Linux/Apache experience would suggest Terry Dawson

14 Jul, 2006 #715 Re: Dave Clutterbuck left Telstra today What are you guys doing on the net, you should be up north in the sun? or is that where you are? ... From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Stevens, John

14 Jul, 2006 #714 Re: Dave Clutterbuck left Telstra today I've rung Dave and he is hoping to make it next Friday so you can ask him directly. Bob Backway, Belgrave Heights, Victoria, Australia Bob Backway

14 Jul, 2006 #713 Re: Dave Clutterbuck left Telstra today of course!!! and without embarrassing Dave - he worked until the last moment (even when he didnt have to). Maybe another story for the xmas bbq..... joe briganti

14 Jul, 2006 #712 Re: Dave Clutterbuck left Telstra today Anyone know if Dave got a redundancy? Rick Coxhill

14 Jul, 2006 #711 Re: Dave Clutterbuck left Telstra today dont if the link works but try http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/xTRL/photos/browse/be50 or go to the xtrl "photos" link on the yahoo website under the xtrl joe_trl_briganti

13 Jul, 2006 #710 TRL mention in The Age letters Kenneth Davidson wrote an article in yesterdays Age about telecommunications in Oz and there was a letter to the Age in response... joe briganti

13 Jul, 2006 #709 Re: Dave Clutterbuck left Telstra today That's the best departure story I have ever heard! Best Wishes, David! Simon ... impressive conclusion i've seen over the last 6-8 months. About 3.0pm a black simontfl

13 Jul, 2006 #708 Re: Dave Clutterbuck left Telstra today Thanks for that Lex. I must say it was an enjoyable farewell. Dave had the most impressive conclusion i've seen over the last 6-8 months. About 3.0pm a black joe briganti

13 Jul, 2006 #707 Dave Clutterbuck left Telstra today All, 'Clutters' finished up today after 43 (almost 44) years service with PMG/Telecom/Telstra. In accordance with his wishes, a quiet function was held at the lexreiners

13 Jul, 2006 #706 New Software from Starkie Enterprises Hi everyone, I've launched my first product this week. It's called Perfect Skin Photo and it automatically removes acne, wrinkles, cellulite and such things Brad Starkie

12 Jul, 2006 #705 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions ... Yes and no. If you believe the market research (yes, I know it's typically biased to the desires of those sponsoring the research) then there are two Phillip McIntosh

11 Jul, 2006 #704 Re: Paul Kirton's Farewell - Wheelers Hill Hotel ... Plus Kerry Hinton, George Dhosi, Bruce Chisolm Allan Duncan

11 Jul, 2006 #703 Re: Paul Kirton's Farewell - Wheelers Hill Hotel Plus Kerry Hinton, George Dhosi, Bruce Chisolm Allan Duncan

10 Jul, 2006 #702 Telco Tycoon Ever want to be a telco exec? Well Nokia have an online game that lets you roll in the millions. http://www.letsnetwork.com/tycoon.html Who knew that network simontfl

10 Jul, 2006 #701 Re: Paul Kirton's Farewell - Wheelers Hill Hotel You can also add John Campbell, Bruce Chisholm, Ken Parker and Bernie Smith. Penny ... addresses ... Telstra ... him. ... the ... anyone ... for ... own ... if pennymccomb

10 Jul, 2006 #700 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions I would add to Terry's comment: for those too timid to build their own myth/linux box, you can by a preconfigured one from D1. We've had a great experience Simon Sadedin

09 Jul, 2006 #699 Special Messages Hi Xs, Just a note to let you know of an alternative way of keeping in touch via the xTRL Yahoo Group. Are you aware that you can reduce the load on your inbox Bob Backway

09 Jul, 2006 #698 Re: Paul Kirton's Farewell - Wheelers Hill Hotel Also David Gates, Ming zhao Jeff Cheong wrote: Also present: Jimmy Li, Helen Appleby, Stephanie Hogg, Jeff Cheong, Phil Ming Zhao

09 Jul, 2006 #697 Re: Paul Kirton's Farewell - Wheelers Hill Hotel Also present: Jimmy Li, Helen Appleby, Stephanie Hogg, Jeff Cheong, Phil Potter, Moshe Zukerman, Rob Palmer, John Burgin, Cheers, Jeff Cheong Jeff Cheong

09 Jul, 2006 #696 Re: Paul Kirton's Farewell - Wheelers Hill Hotel You can add: Michael Biggar, Luisa Conte, Peter Hicks, Peter Bodeit, Barry Thomas Ian Moran wrote: All, at the Wheelers Hill Hotel on Roland Seidl

09 Jul, 2006 #695 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions My take on the HD-PVR: Eye TV software/hardware + a MAC mini - around $1300 You get DVI out to your LCD/Plasma , Optical Audio, can skip ads etc., get HDTV Mike Wilkins

09 Jul, 2006 #694 Re: Paul Kirton's Farewell - Wheelers Hill Hotel All, at the Wheelers Hill Hotel on Friday 7th July at 6.00pm, about fifty people showed for an informal drink/circulate/chat, marking the PK departure from T. Ian Moran

09 Jul, 2006 #693 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions Phillip McIntosh wrote: ... I think this dual function (theatre/PC) is a salesman's deal clincher feature - one that is used to help justify the purchase of Allan Duncan

09 Jul, 2006 #692 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions Phil>> HTPC chassis (i.e. those aesthetically appealing enough for the ... are $300-$400+. Terry> These prices are dropping all the time. These sorts of cases Phillip McIntosh

09 Jul, 2006 #691 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions ... Not at all. There's those of us who design/build backyard one offs for themselves and then there are those of use who run the technical departments of Phillip McIntosh

09 Jul, 2006 #690 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions ... Yes, it just depends on where you're prepared to compromise. ... These prices are dropping all the time. These sorts of cases aren't necessary if you're Terry Dawson

08 Jul, 2006 #689 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions ... Indeed, and if you go with a free software alternative like MythTV then you can get even better features, at a much reduced price. We're building ourselves Terry Dawson

08 Jul, 2006 #688 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions ... ease of use - the "one button" theory). the media centres are still ... and all the jiggery pockery you have to go thru to record "law and Order" ... And Trevor

08 Jul, 2006 #687 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions i tend to be with Phil on this one (aside from the price argument but on ease of use - the "one button" theory). the media centres are still geek/enthusiast joe briganti

08 Jul, 2006 #686 Re: Identification of Herons, Egrets and Bitterns thanks Geoff - i thought you might respond :-) this bird watching stuff is little harder than the kind i'm used to. the best i can figure is that they are some joe briganti

08 Jul, 2006 #685 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions ... Centre PC though, with HiDef capability, Really? HTPC chassis (i.e. those aesthetically appealing enough for the living room) are $200+. Most that come Phillip McIntosh

08 Jul, 2006 #684 Identification of Herons, Egrets and Bitterns Dear Joe, I suggest you look at the photographs at www.aviceda.org/abid/birdimages.php? action=birdfamily&fid=49 as they may give you a good match with what you Geoffrey Goode

08 Jul, 2006 #683 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions ... JB HiFi have it already. $799 I think from memory. For the same money you can build a better Media Centre PC though, with HiDef capability, and you're Trevor

07 Jul, 2006 #682 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions ... oops. "VCR" should have been DVD Recorder. ... From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Phillip McIntosh Sent: Saturday, 8 Phillip McIntosh

07 Jul, 2006 #681 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions ... it? ... you may be better off not getting an integrated tuner but getting a HD STB instead. Just to clarify that a bit further, it seems that integrated Phillip McIntosh

07 Jul, 2006 #680 need help with birds at trl clayton ...of course its the feathered variety i'm asking about. can the trl fauna expert/s (of course there are - trl were expert in EVERYTHING!) help me identify joe briganti

07 Jul, 2006 #679 Italian Diving Practice (from the Google video archive) http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2134291888758683378 Ian Moran

07 Jul, 2006 #678 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions ... i think you should consider inbuilt speakers (or detachable). you dont always want to fire up the home theatre "sound" system to watch telly. Do you really joe briganti

06 Jul, 2006 #677 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions Hey Rick, I could be wrong but what I understand is below. ... Correct. ... theatre unit. Via the audio output of the TV Tuner. Not all offer this. Some Phillip McIntosh

06 Jul, 2006 #676 Re: LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions Hi Rick, The digital audio interface is called SPDIF. It comes in either a single RCA or Optical (TOSlink). I'm not sure about TVs but many set top boxes have Simon Clarke

06 Jul, 2006 #675 LCD TV's and Home Theatre Questions I am currently looking at purchasing an LCD tV to mount on a brick wall in our lounge room combined with a home theatre unit. I briefly considered a front Rick Coxhill

06 Jul, 2006 #674 **PGA Mail 26 - 4 July 2006** All, I am an amateur golfer who receives the following professional golf newsletter by "internet magic" (stealth). It is an interesting collection of news Ian Moran

05 Jul, 2006 #673 Re: Need a free, quick, basic, photo editor - online? nice one!!! joe briganti

03 Jul, 2006 #672 Anthony Saliba -- Cathy Edwards emailed CTO ALL yesterday (3/7/06) Sadly, after 5 years and many great contributions to Telstra (and many glasses of port with the TRL wine David Gates

03 Jul, 2006 #671 Paul Kirton -- Farewell and best wishes Thank you everyone for your kind wishes as I head into retirement. During my time at Telstra I have had the privilege of working with great people on a wide David Gates

03 Jul, 2006 #670 Need a free, quick, basic, photo editor - online? Edit Picture Online Have you seen a photo on a web site and want to resize/crop/reformat/rotate/adjust and save it? Do you want to perform basic editing on Ian Moran

03 Jul, 2006 #669 xTRL ALL: xStaff meeting Block MH 11:00am 21 July 2006 xTRL ALL: xStaff meeting Block MH 11:00am 21 July 2006 ======Posted as a "Special Message" to Bob Backway

29 Jun, 2006 #668 Instant Messaging (IM) presence & chat at xTRL. Hello all. Post TRL, is anyone running a Jabber server that can support an Exodus IM client, for presence & chat? How can we get an ID for login? I have two Ian Moran

28 Jun, 2006 #667 exploding laptops? http://www.theage.com.au/news/laptops--desktops/exploding-laptop-probe/ 2006/06/28/1151174243468.html maybe the cd-rom drive is overheating and causing the joe briganti

27 Jun, 2006 #666 Information to JV Douglas Colleagues, I have seen the emails relating peoples' views on journalists reporting issues like the closure of TRL and I can sympathise with those views. krry_hntn

27 Jun, 2006 #665 we are all amigos ... we never felt our jobs were on line.... http://www.abc.net.au/insidebusiness/content/2006/s1671232.htm joe briganti

26 Jun, 2006 #664 Paul Kirton's Farewell Joe, Please send this out to any ex TRL people you have email addresses for. Thanks Barb ***************************************************** Hi Everyone, As joe_trl_briganti

26 Jun, 2006 #663 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs Joe I too have recently seen my doctor and we had a conversation regarding his recent experience with a Hong Kong resident with a mother here in a nursing Ric Witham

21 Jun, 2006 #662 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research LabsNorm, This is not technology, this is gutter level politics from hard-hearted men in dark suits Barry Thomas

21 Jun, 2006 #661 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs i think that SOME parts of the general community are aware. My doctor is in Clayton and when i saw him in Nov (thats another story) the 1st thing he said was joe briganti

21 Jun, 2006 #660 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs Hi everyone, I think Amico is right. I work in the Brandon Park shopping centre, and obviously I have a clientele who lives around the area, spanning from Andrew Guillaume

21 Jun, 2006 #659 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs ... Actually, the answer could be some people might. At the end of last year Telstra successfully spun that it was not closing the labs. So the message simply Stephanie Hogg

21 Jun, 2006 #658 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs ... I'm happy to give you some Sydney representation. Terry Terry Dawson

21 Jun, 2006 #657 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs I am keen to interview you guys for an article for the Telecommunications Journal of Australia. Who wants to be first? It seems you have suffered from the Norman Gale

20 Jun, 2006 #656 Re: Paul Kirton Resigns I hope that he got a package. simontfl wrote: Subject Says it all. Simon ... To: # CTO All Subject: Paul Kirton Brad Starkie

20 Jun, 2006 #655 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs I have to agree with Phil and Barry. I have been interviewed on occasion as well and what was published was far from accurate and more about satisfying the Ric Witham

20 Jun, 2006 #654 Paul Kirton Resigns Subject Says it all. Simon ... To: # CTO All Subject: Paul Kirton Colleagues It is with great regret, that I have to announce that Paul Kirton has decided to simontfl

20 Jun, 2006 #653 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs Thanks Macca for the alert warning, I was going to ring this JV Douglas and give her my version (verbal and written) of the sad and painful slow demise of the Amico Carratelli

20 Jun, 2006 #652 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs ... Nah, they all speak with forked tongue. I'm a sword collector, just ask me!! I've always seen problems with reporters who simply do not know the Barry Thomas

20 Jun, 2006 #651 Re: Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs Ian and others, I was interviewed by JV Douglas (she calls herself "JV") several times in 2004/2005 re the I.T. industry etc. in my role at Hallmark Computer Phillip McIntosh

19 Jun, 2006 #650 Oops - [xTRL] Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs Oops, I misspelled her name. It's Jeanne-Vida (not Jeanee-Vida). A Google search yields: Ian Moran

19 Jun, 2006 #649 Newspaper Article on Telstra Research Labs All, I've received the following 'cold-call' request from a woman who introduced herself as Jeanee- Vida Douglas - a freelance journalist who writes for Fairfax Ian Moran

19 Jun, 2006 #648 Re: A Home Constructed Segway. i thought i'd read that the vic police wanted to trial them... but due some some legal definition they needed to be registered as vehicles which meant you cant joe briganti

17 Jun, 2006 #647 Re: A Home Constructed Segway. Hi Ian and all, The Seaways' were used at the last Aust Tennis Open for advertising one of the sponsors. But you may be interested to know that when I did the Neil Whitaker

17 Jun, 2006 #646 A Home Constructed Segway. Have you ever noticed those self balancing two wheel scooters, which are marketed as SEGWAY ? http://www.segway.com/ In Australia they've been sold in a price Ian Moran

14 Jun, 2006 #645 something very close to home for some .... hello here is something that struck a big chord with me http://blogs.theage.com.au/managementline/ - check the harvard link joe briganti

13 Jun, 2006 #644 Re: A mashup site. Ian thanks for this.... i like the mashup definition too; they may as well say ".. its what the young people are doing today..." -- joe joe briganti

12 Jun, 2006 #643 A mashup site. Here is an interesting site: www.eyespot.com a video blog with editing, where you can upload your video clips and audio tracks, then crop (head and/or tail) Ian Moran

12 Jun, 2006 #642 topical article about telecommuting and flexible hours... http://www.theage.com.au/news/home-office/is-time-up-for-telecommuting/ 2006/06/05/1149359661106.html joe briganti

06 Jun, 2006 #641 Re: A Human Factors role in the CTO being advertised by Hudson recr OK Guys The previous HF manager choose to work part-time, so the CTO management are looking for a new one. The other HF people in the CTO do not wish to take Moore, Lyn E

04 Jun, 2006 #640 Re: A Human Factors role in the CTO being advertised by Hudson recr Hi phil I took redundancy a few months before the fall. I'm a visiting scholar at the University of California Berkeley these days - hopefully on Robert Pedlow

03 Jun, 2006 #639 A Human Factors role in the CTO being advertised by Hudson recruite Just saw this - thought it may interest some exTRLers - A Human Factors role in the CTO being advertised by Hudson recruiters. What happened to all the Human Phillip McIntosh

03 Jun, 2006 #638 Student Clinic Promo Those of you who know me may remember that I was studying Naturopathy when I left Telstra in the previous round of ritual disembowelings. I hope you'll forgive Robert Rowe

31 May, 2006 #637 A CHANCE MEETING... Dear All, There I was going to the Emerald Post Office to send off some of my retirement labours and a face hoves into view. Click, whirr... Jacek Szymanski Barry Thomas

30 May, 2006 #636 more extrl (launceston) local lad makes good..... < > Emailing: joe briganti

30 May, 2006 #635 Re: Yes Minister, Act 2 ... claims/2006/05/28/1148754868324.html ... The AFR also had an article (which you have to pay to view on their web page) on Monday 29th..Entitled "Telstra simontfl

29 May, 2006 #634 Re: It could be a comedy, I agree with the Yes Minister comments it struck me that its truly the clayton labs they are talking about! the labs you have you when you dont have a lab! (apologies to sydney and launceston joe_trl_briganti

29 May, 2006 #633 Yes Minister, Act 2 I suppose this is current with the recent reports on Phill Burgess comments as reported in the SMH at dnny_wlsn

29 May, 2006 #632 Re: Digest Number 243 My wife read the following excerpt and assumed it was some comedians taking the mickey out of the senate... *Senator CONROY*—This is almost like a *Yes, Ian Moyes

28 May, 2006 #631 Scan of article from the other day thanks Nigel.... joe briganti

28 May, 2006 #630 Article from the Economist.. To show some balance, NowWeAreTalking is referring to this article from "The Economist".. Interesting how commenting on massive tenders given without due simontfl

28 May, 2006 #629 Re: TV Interference ABC 2 also has a relay at Safety Beach on Channel 61 which may provide better reception. Liron _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Liron Lightwood

28 May, 2006 #628 Re: TV Interference Mick, have you considered buying a standard definition digital set-top-box (SD STB)? I've seen them for around $80 at various outlets. I recently bought a SD Ian Moran

28 May, 2006 #627 TV Interference Hello all, I get bad interference on Ch.2 down at Rye and am looking for technical advice. Rather than describe the symptoms to everyone, I would like to ask mick_hunter_au

28 May, 2006 #626 Change of email address Hi xTRLers, My email address has changed to mhunter@... (ADSL at last!) Cheers Michael Hunter mick_hunter_au

27 May, 2006 #625 Re: It could be a comedy, I agree with the Yes Minister comments Thanks Danny; a fascinating read. Sir Humphrey Appleby would have been proud of this dialogue. Ian Moran. ... From: "Barry Thomas" To: Ian Moran

27 May, 2006 #624 Re: HAK5 - Video Podcasting. ... Nice. In a similar vein, if you're still interested in getting your hands dirty there is a new magazine that I think is kinda fun: Make Magazine: Terry Dawson

26 May, 2006 #623 HAK5 - Video Podcasting. Ever noticed HAK5? www.hak5.org "Hak5 is a video podcast site, for the hacker, modder and do-it- yourselfer. A webcast/podcast hybrid of technology and geek Ian Moran

26 May, 2006 #622 Re: It could be a comedy, I agree with the Yes Minister comments Ahhh, Danny, that was GRRRREAT READ. Thanks for the link and the tip. Regards, Barry Thomas. ... From: "dnny_wlsn" To: Barry Thomas

26 May, 2006 #621 Re: It could be a comedy, I agree with the Yes Minister comments ... I'm not sure whether that is funny or frightening. I wonder if most majority shareholders have that much trouble getting straight answers from their Terry Dawson

26 May, 2006 #620 It could be a comedy, I agree with the Yes Minister comments Hello to all, it is great to see so many of my friends participating and keeping the memory of TRL alive. You may find this interesting reading, the Senate dnny_wlsn

26 May, 2006 #619 Re: Telstra in the news again.. The senior general counsel also "resigned" they all went on the 1st of May. Three of them now that's really careless...... From the CNN website: "The CEO, Ric Witham

26 May, 2006 #618 FYI I thought this Wired article on "Crowdsourcing", and in particular "InnoCentive", may be of interest to exTRLers. - Ajeet. Ajeet Parhar

25 May, 2006 #617 Telstra in the news again.. From Today's Australian. After reading it I did a search on "Comverse and "Scandal".. It seems our new billing-software provider, Comverse, has recently lost simontfl

25 May, 2006 #616 (ex)TRL Launceston in the news here is an "exTRL spot" from the free MX newspaper, thanks to Nigel Pearson for keeping the fires burning brightly on the extrl spotting side of things. Cool joe briganti

24 May, 2006 #615 Re: bill felix "leaves" telstra - shenanigins (2) ... It's just leak control. A head had to roll for leaking the memo. ... Does anyone know who that person is? ... As any of us that have experience in the Terry Dawson

24 May, 2006 #614 bill felix "leaves" telstra - shenanigins (2) ironically an american has left the company - is it no's balance? Is it sweeping out Teds crews? is it something else? Bills group .... Core Networks group joe_trl_briganti

24 May, 2006 #613 more shenanagins.... from the Australian.... Senators grill Telstra over $1bn 'Colorado contract' concerns Michael Sainsbury May 24, 2006 TELSTRA has admitted it forced prospective joe briganti

23 May, 2006 #612 Re: Telstra defends hasty deal Hello Everyone Just for the record. I am still me and haven't reverted to my previous pre-Moore name. Lynette Elliott is the GM of Segments and Channels in Moore, Lyn E

22 May, 2006 #611 Re: Telstra defends hasty deal Hi all, In reading the article below the following snippet appears "Gloria's team will take Lynette Elliott's work forward ". Is Lyn Moore (nee Elliott) Paul Elliott

22 May, 2006 #610 some links ... all http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/ of particular note: 1. http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/nextjobboom/ 2. joe briganti

22 May, 2006 #609 Telstra defends hasty deal People should also look at http://www.crikey.com.au/articles/2006/03/30-1556-7795.html where it is alledged that an American consultant (working from home in simontfl

22 May, 2006 #608 Re: The importance of R&D in telecommunications Norman -- Ok I'll have a go too...... 1. TRL. 2. Nokia Networks R&D Melbourne. 3. Catapult Communications, R&D, Melbourne. ... 1. TRL didn't know why they Bryan J.McGlade

21 May, 2006 #607 Re: New Baby Daughter for Brad Starkie Heck the number of people who call me Graig is amazing. Sometimes even that gets converted to Greg!! ... From: joe briganti To: [email protected] Cc: Craig Pugsley

21 May, 2006 #606 Re: The importance of R&D in telecommunications Norm I think you need to look at what is motivating local industry. The industry is in a seriously ill state and it is because of the policies of the puchasers Ric Witham

21 May, 2006 #605 That Big Dam in China - an Engineering feat. http://news.scotsman.com/index.cfm?id=749172006 Ian Moran

21 May, 2006 #604 Re: New Baby Daughter for Brad Starkie Brad - as per Phiets suggestion for a name - if it comes from a FORD project - does Telstra own it? Would you have to pay telstra royalties for the rest of joe briganti

21 May, 2006 #603 Re: New Baby Daughter for Brad Starkie Congratulations, Brad, and I wish your new daughter a lifetime of happiness. May I add to Joe's suggestions: just make a name up! As a travel agent dealing Andrew Guillaume

21 May, 2006 #602 Re: New Baby Daughter for Brad Starkie Hi Brad, Congratulation for your new daughter. I wish you and your family are all well and happy! Regarding the name for your baby girl, do you forget that you Phiet Do

21 May, 2006 #601 Re: New Baby Daughter for Brad Starkie Brad - congratulations. another successful project delivered on time, under budget etc. When work is a real pleasure!!! Your daughter must be excited with the joe briganti

21 May, 2006 #600 Re: The importance of R&D in telecommunications Joe, Thanks for your response. To be more direct, here are the details of the project I am driving for the TSA. Regards Norman Norman Gale

20 May, 2006 #599 New Baby Daughter for Brad Starkie Hi all, my new baby daughter arrived yesterday morning at 9:26am Melbourne time. 6.360 kg (8 pounds). No name as of yet, suggestions welcome (Something Brad Starkie

20 May, 2006 #598 Re: The importance of R&D in telecommunications Norman not sure where you are going with this BUT .... in my view there 2 contexts for this: 1. govt owned pmg/telecom/telstra and 2. partly private/commercial joe briganti

20 May, 2006 #597 The importance of R&D in telecommunications Is anyone out there brave enough to put aside the cynicism for a moment and take a serious crack at the following questions? Or am I asking too soon in the Norman Gale

20 May, 2006 #596 Gone, but not forgotten From an article in Tuesday's Australian on what sort of new funky gadgets were displaying at CeBIT in Darling Harbour last week (the author should be shot for Peter Campbell

18 May, 2006 #595 Re: CTO Jeff my thoughts are like Chou En Lai. He was asked what he thought the consequences of the French Revolution had been, he replied “It is too early to joe briganti

16 May, 2006 #594 Re: CTO Does that mean core time is now 9 - 4 as apposed to 9.30 - 3.30 ? PS. I am finding it very difficult with a core time of 00.00 - 2400 in my latest venture! Gordon Longridge

16 May, 2006 #593 Re: CTO I bumped into Dave Jewell yesterday and he said one thing which has just happened is that Hugh Bradlow has abolished flex time. They must be on deck from 9 to Ric Witham

15 May, 2006 #592 CTO Anyone got update on how well the CTO group (TRL Ark A)is travelling, Are they still intact or have gone through another reorganisation ? regards, jeff jeffcheongtrl

15 May, 2006 #591 Re: TRL Employee Photos ... Oooh! Can I have my a.duncan back too? It was such a nice simple and meaningfull email address compared to that "team" crap foisted upon us later. Allan Duncan

14 May, 2006 #590 Re: TRL Employee Photos I wonder if we could register the trl.oz.au domain? (for TRL history site and possibly blast from the past email addresses!) Cheers Craig. ... From: Craig Pugsley

13 May, 2006 #589 Re: TRL Employee Photos Thanks, Ming & Barry. That's what I thought, which meant either I or Bob would have to do upkeep for names. I'll just wait & see what Ian sets up. Although I Peter Campbell

13 May, 2006 #588 Re: TRL Employee Photos OK, I've created an album (TRL Mugshots) with one image in it. Could another "normal" member of xTRL (i.e. not Bob) please go into Photos & the album I Peter Campbell

12 May, 2006 #587 Re: TRL Employee Photos Yup, Bob, I know all about the group & Yahoo facilities - I actually run two Yahoo groups myself, which have several files & photos on them. However, in my Peter Campbell

12 May, 2006 #586 Re: TRL Employee Photos Peter, The xTRL mailist has facilities for uploading photographs on its associated web site, the web site is only able to be viewed by members of the xTRL Bob Backway

12 May, 2006 #585 Re: TRL Employee Photos Peter - my experience is that a lot of people value privacy and are paranoid about their image leaking onto the internet. having said that - uploading the pics joe briganti

11 May, 2006 #584 Re: TRL Employee Photos Peter, You might like this photograph of the home of the head of the Clan Campbell, the Duke of Argyll, at Inveraray on Loch Eyne, in April 2006. Regards, Geoffrey Goode

11 May, 2006 #583 TRL Employee Photos Howdy, all. I've been going through the collected drek of 16 years at TRL, and in one of my backup CDs I've found a collection of interesting mugshots - the Peter Campbell

11 May, 2006 #582 Re: trl clayton m1 building to be turned into apartments Yes but why would you choose DSL when there is a perfectly good high speed cable connection in M2 :-) cheers Ric Witham _____ From: [email protected] Ric Witham

10 May, 2006 #581 Re: Telstra / Sol / Amigos analysis in AFR On the issue of the Telstra preferred suppliers... I know that some TRL staff have already been contracted back into Telstra (albeit for a small amount of Brad Starkie

10 May, 2006 #580 Re: Telstra / Sol / Amigos analysis in AFR Thanks Geoff, Jeff, sounds like its worth reading... - Ajeet. Ajeet Parhar

10 May, 2006 #579 Re: Telstra / Sol / Amigos analysis in AFR Ajeet, The article was on alleged Telstra processes (or the lack of it) for selecting vendors for its network upgrade and supply of mobile handsets. It quoted Jeff Cheong

10 May, 2006 #578 Re: Telstra / Sol / Amigos analysis in AFR Ajeet, I have the article if you want it (5 pages). It basically examines Telstra's "strategic partnership" approach to procurement since Sol took the helm. Geoffrey Tham

10 May, 2006 #577 Telstra / Sol / Amigos analysis in AFR I heard mention of a lengthy article in last Friday's AFR on Sol, Amigos and what they appear to be doing. Did anyone see/read this and able/willing to comment Ajeet Parhar

10 May, 2006 #576 Re: trl clayton m1 building to be turned into apartments dsl?? yeah but with iinet?? i dont think so! joe briganti

10 May, 2006 #575 Re: trl clayton m1 building to be turned into apartments ... A good chance of getting DSL then? ... .. complete with cranky misanthropic landlord? Terry Dawson

10 May, 2006 #574 Re: trl clayton m1 building to be turned into apartments TRL TOWERS?? I LIKE IT... There could be resident ghosts, such as Phillip McIntosh rattling his chains in the former Director's office, etc etc... I'd be Barry Thomas

09 May, 2006 #573 trl clayton m1 building to be turned into apartments hello sorry to defraud you... however is this crazy? i had a courier in today to pickup some pcs for transfer and he asked why the building was deserted. joe_trl_briganti

09 May, 2006 #572 Re: Gday all. I was on an AWA and did the Telstra Jobs Program. In hindsight I think I made the wrong choice. I spoke with staff running both programs prior to making a Brad Starkie

06 May, 2006 #571 Yahoo problems Received this from another list. Bill ______From Yahoo as to why we're not receiving mail.... Hi Folks,Should have posted this earlier, but I wanted Bill Staley

06 May, 2006 #570 article from The Australian on Ted Pretty Ted ran the TTIP (was NTG) group until Sol came!...... Finance Loosen up, there's work to be done - FUTURE SUMMIT Dianne McKean MATP 1086 words 4 May 2006 The joe_trl_briganti

03 May, 2006 #569 Re: Gday all. Did anyone who was AWA do the Hudsons Job Shop course? What did they think of it? -- joe ... the joe_trl_briganti

03 May, 2006 #568 The end of real news? http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/oca/ campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=3504 Robert Rowe

03 May, 2006 #567 Re: Yahoo list problems ... Well you could go to internode instead, but they will also be hamstrung by waiting on upgraded dslams, unless you live in certain spots where they are Allan Duncan

03 May, 2006 #566 Re: Yahoo list problems I am also on iinet and waiting for a DSL 2 service at the local exchange. However, you may be aware that iinet is on a trading halt at the moment due to Norman Gale

03 May, 2006 #565 Re: Yahoo list problems rob - i think the advice still stands (ie good luck). i also eagerly await iinet to come to my exchange but no luck yet. also, telstra is dragging its knuckles joe briganti

03 May, 2006 #564 Re: Yahoo list problems Dear all does anyone on the list have an answer for this? I am currently living on the other side of the world but trying to help a friend in OZ. Robert Pedlow

02 May, 2006 #563 Re: the coverup begins ...... A ... The secret is to take your door sign as a souvenir! I left the one with my name on, but do have the one that says "Surface Science Laboratory" from martynkibel

02 May, 2006 #562 Yahoo list problems Thought this may be of interest. Came from the list master from another Yahoo group list. Bill ______Hi List, I think we are unexpected Bill Staley

01 May, 2006 #561 Re: the coverup begins .... still, could have been you - some of the door signs are quite old. A while back Hugh did a tour of the labs and he walked by an office and "allegedly" said joe_trl_briganti

01 May, 2006 #560 Re: the coverup begins .... i think "horrible aortae caress" is on the button! -- j ... not just ... below. joe_trl_briganti

01 May, 2006 #559 Re: the coverup begins .... Joe Not guilty. I've been out of the place for a long time. cheers Ric Witham ... From: joe briganti [mailto:joe.briganti@...] Sent: Sunday, 30 April Ric Witham

30 Apr, 2006 #558 Re: the coverup begins ...... heh, a fun game to play! I used 'an -m4 researchlaboratories' to produce the following hidden truths: cables site horror area solo scare rebirth area Terry Dawson

30 Apr, 2006 #557 Re: the coverup begins .... Ric are you responsible for all the rearranged name tags on the office doors at (ex)TRL?? Occassionaly i'll walk through one of the buildings looking for joe briganti

30 Apr, 2006 #556 Re: the coverup begins .... Neil details, details. trl used to be a hotbed of conspiracy theories and paranoid schizos ... that everyone was out to get us. then again, reminds me of the joe briganti

30 Apr, 2006 #555 Re: the coverup begins .... In the style of Fawlty Towers rather than delete the words why not just rearrange the letters. So I did a search on anagrams of "research laboratories" and got Ric Witham

30 Apr, 2006 #554 Re: the coverup begins .... no - saving for my unemployment/early retirement with an internet scam. they are the rage i've heard. - joe joe briganti

30 Apr, 2006 #553 Re: the coverup begins .... Also Joe, Your a bit out of touch re the subject to your e-mail. The cover up began 6 months ago and continues, the sign being a testament, it is still the Neil Whitaker

30 Apr, 2006 #552 Re: the coverup begins .... Hey Joe, are you doing a hand around to pay for the sign replacement. _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of joe briganti Neil Whitaker

30 Apr, 2006 #551 Re: the coverup begins .... Hi Joe, I've been past a few times in the last week and wondered about exactly that, particularly in regards to the videoing of the lights off. False Neil Whitaker

30 Apr, 2006 #550 the coverup begins .... how long before the front gate signage is "adjusted"?? send me your guess with $20 ...... -- joe joe briganti

30 Apr, 2006 #549 Re: some more exTRL library pics ... Dear all Am I the only one who cannot see the pics? Caroline cashaskins

29 Apr, 2006 #548 Re: Speaking Clock Joe I know of an old laser disk player which used to be for playing 12" optical video disks. It is (at least was prior to the last restructure in February) Ric Witham

28 Apr, 2006 #547 some more exTRL library pics ... the library is now really empty (almost). the books are dead - long live the electron(ic medium). -- joe joe briganti

28 Apr, 2006 #546 Re: Speaking Clock amongst other things! Hello everyone, Speaking of time keeping, if you'll pardon the pun, what's this rumour I hear about Hugh and Flextime then? Don't you just love this 'new' Terry Walsh

28 Apr, 2006 #545 Re: Speaking Clock forgot to mention that i did drop yours and Ricks name/contact details in it as well (they're mentioned anyway on the website extract). -j joe briganti

27 Apr, 2006 #544 Re: Speaking Clock Graham - the rep has been supplied with all he needs (well he has to receive it first but i'm sure he's getting what he asked for). I'm still in telstra but joe briganti

27 Apr, 2006 #543 Speaking Clock Joe, the Melbourne Telstra Museum Hawthorn (Stefan Nowak-Telstra ) has an optical glass disk speaking clock from the Blackburn road site. They also are getting timekeep@...

27 Apr, 2006 #542 speaking clock further to Grahams thread a while back - i was recently contacted by a B&G rep via Hugh who was looking for the intranet trl history website (currently off air joe_trl_briganti

27 Apr, 2006 #541 Re: Software Developer Thanks for the tip Carol, but my skills probably don't fit. Unless they need some VB / VBA skills. thanks Dave David Calwell

26 Apr, 2006 #540 Software Developer My Dear TRL colleagues, After leaving TRL, I joined the developement team of realestate.com.au. Last week, the boss informed that the development team will carol_liu_yingpei

26 Apr, 2006 #539 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - KNACKERED WASHING MACHINE ... Definitely. I managed to hack one out a year ago for possible use in a wind generator, one day. BTW: There's a F&P machine on the S.O.R. near us, in David Beard

23 Apr, 2006 #538 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - KNACKERED WASHING MACHINE Probably for the Goldmine in Warrandyte!!!! _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of PeterD Sent: Friday, 21 April 2006 David Thompson

21 Apr, 2006 #537 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - KNACKERED WASHING MACHINE Giday DT, I don't need a washing machine but I do need one of those motors... They are special and have other uses. Dallo ... From: David Thompson To: PeterD

21 Apr, 2006 #536 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - KNACKERED WASHING MACHINE Hey Dallo Just buy a NEW one, they aren't that expensive and think of all that Super u still have to spend!!! DT _____ From: [email protected] David Thompson

21 Apr, 2006 #535 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - KNACKERED WASHING MACHINE Hi Barry, I may be interested in this F & P washing machine. Will email you off group Peter Dalliston ... From: Barry Thomas To: [email protected] Sent: PeterD

21 Apr, 2006 #534 Re: Repeat message. Ian I got your e-mail - both times. Roland Ian Moran wrote: I sent this earlier today but I didn't see it come back to me, so I am Roland Seidl

20 Apr, 2006 #533 Re: FREE TO GOOD HOME - KNACKERED WASHING MACHINE G'day Barry and everyone, Mike Phipps used to love old washing machines! But alas, he may not be on our Yahoo group! He was down Langwarrin way from Terry Walsh

20 Apr, 2006 #532 FREE TO GOOD HOME - KNACKERED WASHING MACHINE Dear Friends, Amongst this fine group of people I know many are DIY experts. I know one who is still maintaining an old Hoover washing machine in active Barry Thomas

20 Apr, 2006 #531 Re: Repeat message. Ian - i assume you meant recording nokia program on sbs last night? what did you think? I thought the english guy wasnt 100% committed - he didnt try very hard joe_trl_briganti

20 Apr, 2006 #530 Re: Missing messages mmm - thats strange ... i didnt get Bills email but yours and Barrys came through. as mentioned.. gmail isnt as bulletproof as expected. lex did you say you joe briganti

20 Apr, 2006 #529 Re: Missing messages I think the only "final" solution is to get an account that doesn't stuff around your email like this. I recommend Google Mail (gmail); I've not lost any purplepeterk

20 Apr, 2006 #528 Re: Missing messages I had occasion to ask the same question of 4 other lists I'm on, 3 of them being on Yahoo. Finally I emailed my ISP iinet and put the issue to them giving Barry Thomas

20 Apr, 2006 #527 Re: Missing messages I have had the same problem with other Yahoo Groups not delivering mail to my account. Other members of the lists in the US are having the same problem. One Bill Staley

20 Apr, 2006 #526 Re: Missing messages Hi Neil yes happens to me and i also queried this list about it. it seems it might not be related to this list but rather web based email browsers. I'm trying joe_trl_briganti

20 Apr, 2006 #525 Re: Repeat message. Yes Nott. Recording Nokia; ta. ... From: Lex Reiners To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [xTRL] Repeat message. ta - Ian Moran

20 Apr, 2006 #524 Re: Repeat message. ta - didn't get it earlier but have it now & had forgotten about reviewing messages via Yahoo - works first time every time. Nott tomorrow? Lex Reiners

20 Apr, 2006 #523 Repeat message. I sent this earlier today but I didn't see it come back to me, so I am sending it again, with a different Subject: line. Ian. ... From: Ian Moran To: Ian Moran

20 Apr, 2006 #522 A wiki for xTRL - coming soon - watch this space. Coming soon, to a web site near you, will be a wiki for xTRL list members. In brief, a wiki is a web site that can be extended and modified by any user. The Ian Moran

19 Apr, 2006 #521 Re: Missing messages You can review all previous messages, using the Yahoo ID that you registered with, when you joined the group at URL Ian Moran

19 Apr, 2006 #520 Re: Missing messages - or possibly one provided by yer ISP such as OptusNet's [sorry Telstra] spam filtering service https:// webmail.optusnet.com.au/spamfilter/. You can only THOMAS Tony

19 Apr, 2006 #519 Re: Missing messages One possibility is that your anti-spam software thinks that the messages are spam or dangerous and is placing them in another folder. If you have Norton Liron Lightwood

19 Apr, 2006 #518 Re: Missing messages Now that you mention it, Yes. Regards Mick Hunter Mick Hunter

19 Apr, 2006 #517 Missing messages Dear All, I have noticed recently that I have not been receiving all the messages by email - for example I did not get the message from Caroline about the RLRs Neil Leister

19 Apr, 2006 #516 Re: Simon Michnowicz -- Goodbye, and Shave For A Cure Thx! Bryan J.McGlade

19 Apr, 2006 #515 Re: Simon Michnowicz -- Goodbye, and Shave For A Cure Simon can be reached at simon.michnowicz@... Purple Pete purplepeterk

19 Apr, 2006 #514 RLRS to National Archives Dear all, Finally the 22 boxes of RLRS from 7731 to the last by S Spicer have made their way to National Archives of Australia at Burwood. It is still not too cashaskins

18 Apr, 2006 #513 Re: Simon Michnowicz -- Goodbye, and Shave For A Cure Does anyone have a forwarding email address for Simon? Bryan. Bryan J.McGlade

18 Apr, 2006 #512 Re: Missing RLRs Dear Rick, I am in Dublin at the moment and cannot access your spreadsheet. When I get home in May I shall attempt to check it. Keep up the good work! Geoffrey ggd@...

18 Apr, 2006 #511 Simon Michnowicz -- Goodbye, and Shave For A Cure I have been touched by the generosity of people in the past, so if anybody wants to sponsor me for my annual haircut in aid of Leukemia research, please email David Gates

17 Apr, 2006 #510 Re: Closure of TRL Items on my Website Thanks Rick for collating those items. In the end, my un-official RLR number FFFF, received an official RLR sequence number of 8587 (courtesy Caroline Edge I kiewavalley

15 Apr, 2006 #509 Re: Pascale Whyte --- the rest of the message If Ken is to put out the lights, could he please be on this just this once. Congratulations Ken. Amico ... From: Moore, Lyn E To: [email protected] Sent: Amico Carratelli

13 Apr, 2006 #508 Re: --- the rest of the message there's still plenty of time for things to change.... it aint over til the fat lady sings... joe briganti

12 Apr, 2006 #507 Re: Pascale Whyte --- the rest of the message The three remaining are - Ajeet, Simon Michnowicz and Ken Parker. Ajeet and Simon are leaving next week. So, Ken will get to "turn out the lights". I do Moore, Lyn E

12 Apr, 2006 #506 Pascale Whyte --- the rest of the message Sorry about that. My fingers where too quick. All the best Pascale .. from what I heard, the on, then off again job situation in Telstra must have been hard David Gates

12 Apr, 2006 #505 Pascale Whyte --- au revoir -- quietly I've received 2 independent reports of Pascale's escape. David Gates

12 Apr, 2006 #504 Re: Missing RLRs As Caroline mentioned, she kindly supplied me with a spreadsheet of Branch Paper listings. I intended to place it on the TRL History website at some stage but Rick Coxhill

10 Apr, 2006 #503 indicative? http://www.theage.com.au/news/business/optus-sacks-60-workers/2006/04/11/1144521315041.html -- joe joe briganti

10 Apr, 2006 #502 Re: Missing RLRs Okay - so the attachment went in the black hole -- it just adds to the suspense and feel free to try and talk authors on the list to submit their RLR to caroline edge

10 Apr, 2006 #501 Missing RLRs Dear all, As you may be aware - a team of us are attempting to make sure that TRL's history is not lost forever. As part of this we have attempted to ensure caroline edge

10 Apr, 2006 #500 Morse vs SMS FYI. - Ajeet. ... Hi all Just passing on information given by Brian Mullins of the Telstra Museum, Bankstown, that a significant episode of Guinness Book of Ajeet Parhar

10 Apr, 2006 #499 Re: big pond cable usage Brad as Bill mentions - the usage can be wonky. you didnt HAVE to download the toolbar - you were probably just checking at a bad time. even with the toolbar - joe briganti

08 Apr, 2006 #498 Re: big pond cable usage I just log into My Account and check usage. This shows the current and past months usage. There seems to have been problems with the usage meter from time-to Bill Staley

08 Apr, 2006 #497 big pond cable usage Around christmas time I connected to bigpond cable. I decided to go on the cheapest plan, partly because I was using the Telstra VPN at the time, and all Brad Starkie

07 Apr, 2006 #496 Re: cat litter ... heh, the melodrama, in my opinion at least, was what the labs were like when they existed, at least in the short time I spent there :) I'm interested in Terry Dawson

06 Apr, 2006 #495 Re: Mention in dispatches Terry, There was a novel written by a telecom manager - Stephen Bright. The book was called "The Prelude".It was published in 1989. It talked abot the future Satya Anupindi

06 Apr, 2006 #494 Re: cat litter Sounds like you guys want to write a MELODRAMA It's over...... and not f*c*ing thing you can do about it.....Move On! DT _____ From: [email protected] David Thompson

06 Apr, 2006 #493 Re: cat litter ... Sounds bizarre and fascinating. Author? ISBN? Publisher? Terry Terry Dawson

06 Apr, 2006 #492 Re: cat litter Hung what you are thinking about was an ex-TRL manager whose ambition was to write a romance novel.... Simon ______From: Michnowicz, Simon G

05 Apr, 2006 #491 Re: JTec Norm, I had forgotten about your association with JTec. I have the top part (printer,scanner) the PC card and some docs of two JTec terminals. In fact there is Bob Backway

05 Apr, 2006 #490 Re: cat litter ... in which ... attitudes in ... Further on the topic of books converted into cat litter, does anyone remember or have a copy of a novel published by a Kam-Hung Soh

05 Apr, 2006 #489 Richard Liu -- Departed TRL 5 April 2006 Richard dropped by the 13th Floor of 242 Exibition Street and left free of Telstra's shackles. I miss the depth of knowledge and the tenacity to deal with a David Gates

05 Apr, 2006 #488 Darren Wells -- escaped quietly Simon Michnowicz reports that Darren quietly escaped in the past few weeks. All the best Darren David David Gates

05 Apr, 2006 #487 Re: Mention in dispatches I have sited a book called "The History of the Telecom Research Laboratories" it was in a book shop in "Quorn" South Australia, I'm sorry I did not purchase it John Stephens

05 Apr, 2006 #486 (no subject) start sending email ______On Yahoo!7 Messenger - Make free PC-to-PC calls to your friends overseas. caroline edge

05 Apr, 2006 #485 Re: Mention in dispatches ... If someone puts the effort into writing, I'll volunteer to assist with proof-reading and hassling potential publishers :) Terry Terry Dawson

05 Apr, 2006 #484 Re: Mention in dispatches Actually the idea of a book is not a bad one though I would write more about the history of R&D in Australia and the role the TRL played over many years. Norman Gale

05 Apr, 2006 #483 Re: Closure of TRL Items on my Website rick - nice job!!! some of the pics on steve spicers last paper dont come up for me. the ones after jim lucas and before peter hicks on the html version. is joe briganti

05 Apr, 2006 #482 Closure of TRL Items on my Website I have collated most of the items about the TRL closure so far at: http://www.coxhill.com/trlhistory/closure/default.htm If I have missed any let me know. Rick Rick Coxhill

05 Apr, 2006 #481 Re: Restoration Begins yep - there's someone coming tomorrow to deal with whats left over. joe briganti

05 Apr, 2006 #480 Re: Restoration Begins Joe I know of a company who may be interested in some of the books. Is it too late for them to look at them? cheers Ric Witham Ferntree Gully Victoria _____ Ric Witham

04 Apr, 2006 #479 Re: cat litter Craig et al, The quote (which has been on the wall above my PC at home for ten years) reads: "We are investing heavily in training and multi-skilling. Our Bob Backway

04 Apr, 2006 #478 Re: end of building m8 I would also like to say that there are many many red magazine holders left over. Does anybony know of any library or organization that would want them? (THe Michnowicz, Simon G

04 Apr, 2006 #477 Re: Mention in dispatches I've been stewing on this email overnight. Yes Neil has been loyal, diligent and thorough with equipment, files etc in m1. He gave 150% above and beyond. joe briganti

04 Apr, 2006 #476 Re: Restoration Begins I havent seen Bobs post come through yet to me - but yes its an irony that any books left will probably be pulped and be recycled into ... phone books (no joe briganti

04 Apr, 2006 #475 Re: Restoration Begins Hi X's Well wasn't there an unfortunately worded executive quote about 10 years back that went something like "..TRL does world class research.. we are Craig Pugsley

04 Apr, 2006 #474 end of building m8 download if you wish to see the close of the library pics, taken at the close of business mar 31, 2006. if the death of innocent books offends - turn away now. joe briganti

04 Apr, 2006 #473 Restoration Begins Following Joe's revelation that it was all a big mistake restoration has begun on TRL. Attached images reveal the state the buildings were left in. Much work Bob Backway

03 Apr, 2006 #472 Re: TRL newspaper item Joe I like it!!!! Roland p.s. Retirement suits me fine! joe briganti wrote: TRL saved. Better late than never. April 1, 2006 - Roland Seidl

03 Apr, 2006 #471 Re: Dave Calwell -- reported to have left 27 March Yes again David, I can confirm that. The retrenchometer was unfortuantely made redundant before zero hour was reached, perhaps the last software produced by David Calwell

03 Apr, 2006 #470 Re: Dane Dickens -- reported to have left 27 March Yes David I can confirm that. Although even though he has not been on site for a week now, i can understand how many may still think he is employed. ;-) DD David Calwell

03 Apr, 2006 #469 Dave Calwell -- reported to have left 27 March Dave left TRL 27th March, but has been heard from here since which is most heartening. Dave set up the "retrenchometer" (was that the right name Dave) which koyugahill

03 Apr, 2006 #468 Dane Dickens -- reported to have left 27 March Dane was expected toand I believe did depart TRL on the 27th of March. He has a position with Dimension Data starting soon. koyugahill

03 Apr, 2006 #467 Mention in dispatches Yesterday at the CTO monthly meeting Paul Kirton publically acknowledged the special efforts put in by Caroline Edge, Neil Leister, Joe Briganti and Peter koyugahill

03 Apr, 2006 #466 Re: Coping With Transition Rick/Terry I have been watching this group for a little while, having only joined up a few weeks ago and whilst I am a very ex TRL type I am a very recent ex Ric Witham

03 Apr, 2006 #465 Re: Good people Lynn, You definitely are a good soul. Sincerely all the very best to you and your family for the future. Keep that happy personality and goodwill of yours Amico Carratelli

03 Apr, 2006 #464 . . . allow us to free up our internal resources ...... Sent: Monday, April 03, 2006 3:53 PM Subject: Not unexpected news Dear colleagues, We are consolidating and simplifying the way we operate at all levels of Ian Moran

03 Apr, 2006 #463 Farewell from Carol Liu Dear TRL colleagues, Today is my last day working for Telstra. When I look back at my footprints in the past 15 years, I feel so blessed to have many koyugahill

02 Apr, 2006 #462 Re: Coping With Transition ... Sue Morgan Academic Registrar and Webmaster Dept of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering Monash University CONFIDENTIALITY This e-mail and any Sue Morgan

02 Apr, 2006 #461 Re: Coping With Transition Hello All, Thanks Bob, Andrew, Rick for sharing experience, tips and positive feelings. I would like to add one of my experience as you should keep fit, Khanh Ly

02 Apr, 2006 #460 Good people Hi All The discussion has reminded me (yet again) of what intelligent, thoughtful people Telstra has lost. The world is full of good souls. Thanks for making Moore, Lyn E

02 Apr, 2006 #459 Re: TRL newspaper item Dave this could start a whole new series of emails..... :-) -- joe joe briganti

31 Mar, 2006 #458 Re: TRL newspaper item I heard in the AFR 1st April, that the rumour of TRL's closure was just a sophisticated social science experiment, performed by TRL's Human Factors section, to Michnowicz, Simon G

31 Mar, 2006 #457 Re: Coping With Transition Terry, Some people who have worked at TRL don't realise that they have much greater skills than the average worker. Once you get out into the workforce you Rick Coxhill

31 Mar, 2006 #456 Re: TRL newspaper item Well to add to the lighter side of discussions. Is my mobile phone trying to tell me somehing.??????? Dave David Calwell

31 Mar, 2006 #455 TRL newspaper item TRL saved. Better late than never. April 1, 2006 - 11:59AM Telstra today announced that its Research Labs (TRL) would not be closing down, despite the fact the joe briganti

31 Mar, 2006 #454 Re: Gday all. Michael thanks for that - i have Valerie's card - I could see she was very good (and nice) for myself :-) also - a comment on CTS - I'm not sure not having joe briganti

31 Mar, 2006 #453 Re: Gday all. Hi Joe, I opted to do the jobs program, it was the Telstra one rather than the Hudsons won and I was on an AWA. I would highly recommend you not to take the Michael Christl

31 Mar, 2006 #452 Re: Coping With Transition Hi everyone, Excellent info from Bob and Joe, spot on! Can I add: do not be afraid of changing completely . Look outside the square. Think different. I started Andrew Guillaume

31 Mar, 2006 #451 Re: Gday all. Hi Terry, I felt the same that the experience/skills acquired from Telstra/TRL may not be applicable in a generic market, in particular considering these days Ming Zhao

31 Mar, 2006 #450 Re: Coping With Transition X's ... I've posted similar material before but as the list has tripled over the last three months I'm repeating my comments. ... As Joe says the Career Bob Backway

31 Mar, 2006 #449 Re: Gday all. Terry its probably bad form for me to continue a possible personal email here but i think what you say is common and maybe something of what i say might help joe briganti

31 Mar, 2006 #448 Judith Smith -- My last day Dear Colleagues My last day - I have been here for ages but it only seems like 5 minutes. It has been wonderful working with you all and I have many special koyugahill

30 Mar, 2006 #447 Re: Gday all. ... David Benjamin is still at North Ryde for the moment too, and ostensibly he has some sort of job still within Telstra although I understand there is some Terry Dawson

30 Mar, 2006 #446 Re: Gday all. ... Hey Joe :) and hi everyone else, Only the IPVis team (Danny Wilson, Kevin Velvoski, Peter Schlesinger, Darren Postill, Ken To, Milind Kulkarni and Ian Mary Cudmore

29 Mar, 2006 #445 Re: Gday all. G'day Terry how is life in Sydney? Have you found a new job? This Friday M8 in Clayton will be "abandoned" by TRL. It is a pity that what is left of the Andrew Mich

29 Mar, 2006 #444 Re: Gday all. Terry welcome aboard. Good to see some young blood entering the group and not old codger material (although we still respect the opinions of our elders in joe briganti

29 Mar, 2006 #443 Gday all. Hello, I've just joined the group, I thought I'd say hello and let you know I'm here. Looking forward to staying in touch :) regards Terry Terry Dawson

29 Mar, 2006 #442 Re: TRL'rs in the news. sorry all to lead you into the garden path - i didnt hear it myself - my kids told me and at my house any R word is forbidden in my presence. I asked them this joe briganti

28 Mar, 2006 #441 Re: Talking clock Thanks for this Brian, an oldie but a goodie. You have got to laugh. Apart from the time pips the system is used to provide legal traceability of Time of Day timekeep@...

28 Mar, 2006 #440 Re: TRL'rs in the news. Hi all I would be interested in the transcript or to see the Sunrise program. As to the ABC Radio time pips, 3AW also mentioned the time pips they also use timekeep@...

28 Mar, 2006 #439 Re: TRL'rs in the news. Joe, How does one go about obtaining copies of the sunrise segment? You must have done this in the past. Regards Rick Rick Coxhill

28 Mar, 2006 #438 Re: TRL'rs in the news. i think sunrise on 7 this morning called the talking clock another telstra redundancy technically mushfiqar is cto not trl (but i would have still liked to joe briganti

28 Mar, 2006 #437 Talking clock Talking Clock Following a night out with a few friends, a man brought them back to show off his new flat. After the grand tour, the visitors were rather Brian Booth

27 Mar, 2006 #436 TRL'rs in the news. Yesterday, I heard Graeme Lucas on radio 774 talkback, explaining why the new time pips sounded different, since Telstra had now exited the time standards Ian Moran

27 Mar, 2006 #435 Re: Goodbye from Steve Molnar Molnar, I am deeply hurt by your un- just e-mail. There is no mention of the basketball games and all the those glorious victories we those super hero's from Amico Carratelli

27 Mar, 2006 #434 Brett C James -- Farewell Dear All After 21 years (about 19 at TRL) like so many others the "Last Day" has come. Good luck to you all. regards, Brett C James brettcjames@... koyugahill

26 Mar, 2006 #433 Neil A Leister -- Another Farewell Dear All, After nearly 30 years with TRL I am leaving today with mixed emotions. I would like to thank all my colleagues over the years for their support and koyugahill

26 Mar, 2006 #432 David Nolte -- Farewell to TRL Dear All, After approximately 20 years at TRL, it is time to say farewell and move on. I look back at the work I have done, the experiences I have had and the koyugahill

26 Mar, 2006 #431 Goodbye from Steve Molnar Well it has been 23 years of service in many fields of technology. I thank the company for my skills and the experience. Most of all, I thank the people which koyugahill

26 Mar, 2006 #430 Fwd: David Wood - Bye Forwarded From: "Wood, David G" Hi everyone, After 10 years, today is my last day at TRL. In all the previous farewell emails, David Wood

26 Mar, 2006 #429 Re: Liron Lightwood, -- And it's goodbye from me Giday Col Dallo here. I thought 242 WAS Watkins, and yes the facade and some of the gnd floor has been preserved (sort of). Well worth a look if you ever PeterD

25 Mar, 2006 #428 Re: Some lights go out as the CTO moves into the city Dear Bob, The final switch-off was well captured. I hope to see you and others at our December get- together. Regards, Geoffrey Goode Tel. 0429176725 ... From: Geoffrey Goode

24 Mar, 2006 #427 Some lights go out as the CTO moves into the city Forwarded from TRL_ALL.... From: Lentin, Kevin L Sent: Wednesday, 22 March 2006 4:07 PM To: # TRL ALL Subject: Farewell TRL No, I'm not leaving, Bob Backway

24 Mar, 2006 #426 Re: Liron Lightwood, -- And it's goodbye from me Or after Lunch at the Southern Cross ...... Fall down the Stairs!!!! (Fall up the Stairs) _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On David Thompson

24 Mar, 2006 #425 Re: Liron Lightwood, -- And it's goodbye from me ... i may get to see that... but somehow i doubt Sol and co. will have time for stairs. joe briganti

24 Mar, 2006 #424 Re: Liron Lightwood, -- And it's goodbye from me Colin. the footprint of 242 covers several buildings around the old Watkins building. The rear brick facade of Watkins (and neighbours) has been visibly Ian Moran

23 Mar, 2006 #423 Re: Liron Lightwood, -- And it's goodbye from me 242 Exhibition St extends from Lonsdale St to Lt Lonsdale St and includes Watkins. I think the Watkins facade is still there. Memory ok (or mine has given up Bill Staley

23 Mar, 2006 #422 Re: Liron Lightwood, -- And it's goodbye from me Is 242 Exhibition St somewhere between Cheneys and Watkins? Imagine what we could have achieved being on the 13th floor - Watkins was only 3 floors, Taubmans 3 cbarling@...

23 Mar, 2006 #421 Liron Lightwood, -- And it's goodbye from me Today is my last day at Telstra Research Labs. It's sad to be leaving Telstra and the Research Labs, though it's good to know that I'm not alone. After all, koyugahill

23 Mar, 2006 #420 Daniel J Ferguson, -- Farewell Dear all, Today is my last day at Telstra, many thanks to everyone I have worked with over the last 6 years. My personal contact details are below. Cheers, koyugahill

23 Mar, 2006 #419 Re: FW: Farewell Telstra's speaking clock I think the last message the Speaking Clock sent out was 'At the third Stroke...... 'F..K Off' (especially to the Research Labs) _____ From: David Thompson

20 Mar, 2006 #418 FW: Farewell Telstra's speaking clock Bob Backway

20 Mar, 2006 #417 Michael Christl -- Goodbye to all that remain Posted to TRL ALL Friday 17th 10.19am ... Well what can I say, These farewell messages were coming fast and often, but now there is only a dribble here and koyugahill

16 Mar, 2006 #416 Re: Update on Moving Out of Clayton Site How appropriate, first building occupied and the last. Unfortunately the first people in are no longer there to be the last out! ... From: [email protected] Stevens, John

16 Mar, 2006 #415 Re: Neil J Whitaker -- Thanks and all the best Hi Neil, Pleasure to know you in TRL. Sounds like a great break:, nice and well-rounded. Enjoy it while you can. Still enjoying a break myself, along with some Mary Cudmore

16 Mar, 2006 #414 Re: Ivars Neiburgs -- Farewell Ivars, All the best young man. Hope the future is so, so bright for you. word of warning from an old friend. The woman in the big city are just awesome, so I Amico Carratelli

16 Mar, 2006 #413 Update on Moving Out of Clayton Site This is the last email I'll send for today .. although I know it is the last official day for Naomi Baker, Michael Dale, and Herman Ferra. and potentially koyugahill

15 Mar, 2006 #412 e-Info infromation collection disposal ... your turn Judith asked that you email/ring her to arrange a time to visit prior to visiting as she is not available every day ... Dear TRL colleagues If you would like koyugahill

15 Mar, 2006 #411 Khanh Ly -- Goodbye TRL Hello All, Today is my last day with TRL. I do not know why I feel passionless. TRL is closed down and I realise that the world is dynamical and uncertainty. koyugahill

15 Mar, 2006 #410 Brendan's Send Off Drinks - Friday Night March 17 - European Bar Ca Hi All, As you may know by now, I am leaving Telstra and the Research Laboratories after 19 years. In the good ol' days there used to be HEAPS of people around koyugahill

15 Mar, 2006 #409 Brendon Edwards -- Take it easy, Catch Up Soon. See Ya ! SHORT : After 19 and a bit years I have decided to leave Telstra with their financial assistance and blessing. I will be completing a Masters in Virtual koyugahill

15 Mar, 2006 #408 Ian Moyes -- Just to say farewell... Posted to TRL ALL Thursday 16 March 2006 10:09am ... As this is my last official day with Telstra, I wanted to acknowledge the wonderful people I've been able koyugahill

15 Mar, 2006 #407 Neil J Whitaker -- Thanks and all the best Dear all, The time has also come for me to move on. I've enjoyed my time here at TRL particularly being part of the TRL community with so many interesting koyugahill

15 Mar, 2006 #406 Greg A Findlow -- from Clayton to Tokyo :-) Dear all, Posted 15 March 2006 to TRL ALL ... The time has come to make my exit and to wish all the very best to those who remain. I have had a great time koyugahill

15 Mar, 2006 #405 Ivars Neiburgs -- Farewell Originally sent to TRL Clayton Fri 10-Mar-06 ... Ivars has been the friendly support guy that made the computers work .. even when they did not want to! He is koyugahill

15 Mar, 2006 #404 Re: PAGING CALLAN SCHEBELLA Hi Barry, Callan is overseas right now, but his email address is: callanschebella@... cheers, Liz Barry Thomas Liz Bednall

11 Mar, 2006 #403 PAGING CALLAN SCHEBELLA Callan, If you're on the list could you please email me offline. If anyone has an email contact for Callan could they please email it to me offline. Thanks Barry Thomas

11 Mar, 2006 #402 AT&T to buy Bell South Just saw this today. Portion of an article from the LA Times. Will Telstra be a target in the future? Bill Staley ______Bill Staley

06 Mar, 2006 #401 Re: Trying to contact....Help needed. michael_dale@... (03) 9796 8442 0428 488 502 Cheers, Simon. ... -- Simon Ryan Smart Black Box Pty Ltd Simon Ryan

05 Mar, 2006 #400 Re: Trying to contact....Help needed. Thank you all for you excellent speedy response! It was indeed Michale Dale. We've just spoken. Fantastic!!! Bryan. _____ From: [email protected] Bryan J. McGlade

05 Mar, 2006 #399 Re: Trying to contact....Help needed. Brian, That is most likely MICHAEL DALE - I don't have his number & can't look it up as I have left Telstra! If no one has given you contact details for him, Lex Reiners

05 Mar, 2006 #398 Trying to contact....Help needed. I got a call today from a person still at TRL looking for a job. His name wasn't quite clear. It sounded like Michael Dell. He left a number at trl but it does Bryan J. McGlade

05 Mar, 2006 #397 Chandra Williams --- And it's good-bye from her Dearest all, I keep this short and sweet. It feels like a fleeting moment, but it was nearly 18 years ago since I started working at TRL. Today is my last koyugahill

05 Mar, 2006 #396 Re: OFFER WITH TREPIDATION... Barry do you have pics?? :-) seriously. i was asked this by a colleague in town when the word got around about the "furniture" sales that were happening at joe briganti

05 Mar, 2006 #395 OFFER WITH TREPIDATION... Dear Colleagues and Friends, This shouldn't turn into a Lonely Hearts Club list or a "Buy and Sell" list, but, trying to help anyone with a need... We are Barry Thomas

04 Mar, 2006 #394 Re: Brian's filming Does anyone contact info for Alan or Gavin?. I will try to obtain a copy of the video. Rick Coxhill Rick Coxhill

03 Mar, 2006 #393 Re: Brian's filming Thommo you cynical sod, Of course we saw it coming!! We saw it coming from the day you left the sinking ship!!! Watch your left eye when I see you at the Barry Thomas

03 Mar, 2006 #392 Re: Brian's filming sorry - i forgot to add - it was all about the "people"... a cliche thats not tiring in the farewells. joe briganti

03 Mar, 2006 #391 Re: Brian's filming ... hey Andrew!! i think you hit the nail on the head. We did enjoy TRL despite everything. Yes, a lot of us saw the end coming but kept going thinking it joe briganti

03 Mar, 2006 #390 Re: Brian's filming You don't have to be brutal! I came to realise that many people enjoyed what they did at TRL, despite everything else, and that enjoyment has just been taken Andrew Guillaume

03 Mar, 2006 #389 Re: Brian's filming Hi Guys (and Gals) After leaving TRL about 9 years ago and wondering how long it would last back then, it seems a little odd to think that all these people who David Thompson

03 Mar, 2006 #388 Re: Brian's filming The video of the great walk was made by Alan Mitchell. Gavin Rosman may have kept a copy. The original was in the old Umatic format but there could be VHS Bill Staley

03 Mar, 2006 #387 Heard that Fiona Hamilton left Thurs 2 March I heard that Fiona left TRL yesterday. All the best Fiona. David koyugahill

02 Mar, 2006 #386 Graeme Booker (Sydney) ---- Farewell and All the Best Hi All, Well it is now my turn to add my message to the steady flow of TRL departure emails. I have enjoyed a very interesting 6 years plus a couple of months koyugahill

02 Mar, 2006 #385 Anthony Beitz -- Farewell & Good Luck! Hi All, There's a popular German saying - "Everything has an end. Only the sausage has two." My take on this is that it is never really the end. Good-bye and koyugahill

02 Mar, 2006 #384 Liz Bednall ---- Farewell from Liz Dear Colleagues, Next Tuesday March 7th is my last day at TRL. I want to say what an honour it has been to work at TRL for 17 years with such a wonderful group koyugahill

02 Mar, 2006 #383 Re: TRL History Site ... Rick runs it at www.coxhill.com - follow the link to TRL Bob Backway, Belgrave Heights, Victoria, Australia Commodore of the Lake Eyre Yacht Club Bob Backway

28 Feb, 2006 #382 Re: Brian's filming I think the video Allan is referring to was done by Bill Staley. I do not know what happened to it :-) BB ... From: [email protected] Brian Booth

27 Feb, 2006 #381 Re: Brian's filming Allan said...... I don't think Rick has a digital copy of this on his site. Who has a copy (Brian?) and would they mind allowing it to be digitised and made Bob Backway

27 Feb, 2006 #380 Re: Turning the lights out Where is the TRL history website? Norman Gale

27 Feb, 2006 #379 Re: Turning the lights out I will ensure that a copy of the video is available on the TRL History website. Rick Coxhill Rick Coxhill

27 Feb, 2006 #378 Re: Turning the lights out ... That would complement the film taken by Brian Booth of Rob Ayre and Gavin Rosman hiking from Block T to 770 B., carrying the brass plaque from the 10 Lons. Allan Duncan

26 Feb, 2006 #377 Re: Turning the lights out Hi all, I am happy to video the event. I have 2 X 3ccd Sony cameras, including a radio mic. I can also edit and put it all together. Regards, Phil Jackson Phil Jackson

26 Feb, 2006 #376 Re: Turning the lights out clarification: contrary to rumour(?) - the site will not be closed at end of march. it's very certain that m8 will need to be vacated by mar 31 for the new joe briganti

24 Feb, 2006 #375 Re: Turning the lights out Bob and everyone else on this xTRL group, It saddens me deeply that TRL has ended up in the way that it has! I am having trouble reading all these farewell Terry Walsh

24 Feb, 2006 #374 Re: Turning the lights out Barrys et al, Despite my often publicly aired statement that I'd be working at TRL until _I_ turned out the lights a fatal flaw in my game plan saw me removed Bob Backway

23 Feb, 2006 #373 Re: The demise of TRL - current status. Bob Backway as the last out. Now that would be a real hoot. /Barry ... Barry DINGLE Telecommunications Consultant Fellow of the University of Melbourne Chair - Barry Dingle

22 Feb, 2006 #372 Re: The demise of TRL - current status. sadly the lights have been stolen and cant be turned out. joe briganti

22 Feb, 2006 #371 Re: The demise of TRL - current status. ... Blokes 'n' Sheilas, At least there is some slight poetic justice in that a largish number of us saw Doug Campbell out!!! And, is there any truth in the warlord@...

22 Feb, 2006 #370 The demise of TRL - current status. All, this is a brief message about the current state of the dismantling of TRL (from an outsiders viewpoint). I visited the Clayton site a few days ago. There Ian .

22 Feb, 2006 #369 Fw: It couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of folks... Dear Xs, The ultimate end to yet another job creation scheme????!!!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/4735984.stm Regards to all, Barry Barry Thomas

22 Feb, 2006 #368 Purple has left the building... Howdy, all. Wednesday the 22nd of the 2nd 2006 is the last day for me at the good old TRL, after a touch over 16 years. In fact, I've spent more time on this purplepeterk

21 Feb, 2006 #367 Late Goodbye Message from Amico Monday the 30th January 2006 was my last day at Telstra. I left with mixed feelings. Firstly, the big bucket of money was so, so good and somewhat amicocarratelli

21 Feb, 2006 #366 Another one bites the dust. Another one bites the dust. After nearly 34 years with Telstra most in the Time & Frequency Standards. I am taking redundancy on Wednesday. I have fought many Graham F Lucas

20 Feb, 2006 #365 Re: Peter Hicks --- And its good bye from me Peter Sorry to hear the news, but it appears the entire TRL is finished. It has been good working with you - even though that goes back to Nortel days quite a normgale17

20 Feb, 2006 #364 Re: [Joke] Golf clubs for sale? Good one Ron :-) I would like to add my thanks for all the friendships and help from most at TRL, you know who you are. Good luck to all. Hope to see you all Brian Booth

17 Feb, 2006 #363 Re: [Joke] Golf clubs for sale? Hi, X'ers. Has my wife been talking to someone? Being a Ron who just happens to be married to a Julie, I never thought of all this as a problem. The news of my jurobrme

17 Feb, 2006 #362 [Joke] Having difficulty with your wife in your early retirement? For those that missed this, the following was read on out on the radio the other day ... (Please note that I don't approve of this type of behaviour - just ask Bob Backway

15 Feb, 2006 #361 Re: Farwell Luncheon This Friday Feb 17th Simon, Sounds like a great idea, count me in. I hope they can fit the lot of us:) Bob Backway, Bob Backway

15 Feb, 2006 #360 Farwell Luncheon This Friday Feb 17th As many people are leaving TRL without a farwell dinner (and more to come) I am organizing a Grand Farwell Lunch for them. If you are a newbie ex-TRL or want simontfl

14 Feb, 2006 #359 Brian Churchill -- The time has come .... Dear All, Today is my last day at Telstra after 35 years of service. I leave with many fond memories and consider myself fortunate to have known and worked koyugahill

14 Feb, 2006 #358 David Latin -- All good things must end (for now) Hello All, Today is my last day at TRL, and at Telstra. Overall, I have very much enjoyed working here, but all good things have to come to an end! I feel koyugahill

14 Feb, 2006 #357 Simon Ryan -- Another Last Day Greetings to all that remain, After 17 years with Telstra, I must say that I have enjoyed pretty much every moment. I always been able to tell people that I koyugahill

14 Feb, 2006 #356 So many dreams came true... Goodbye from Arindam Banerjee Dear Friends, The period 1986-90 was crucial to me. In 1986 I attended a company-sponsored course on Computer Communications, and so spent two enjoyable weeks koyugahill

14 Feb, 2006 #355 Do Phiet -- Farewell from Phiet Hi everyone, Today is my last day working at the Laboratories for more than 32 years. I joined in the Labs when the Vietnam War was still dragging on. As an koyugahill

14 Feb, 2006 #354 Lex Reiners --- Lex has left the building. ciao no message koyugahill

13 Feb, 2006 #353 Satya Anupindi (Sydney) -- Farewell from Satya -- posted to TRL ALL All, I will be leaving Telstra today after 15 years. During that time I have had a chance to work with most of you and it has been a pleasure. I have had many koyugahill

13 Feb, 2006 #352 Paul Standaert -- And its good bye from me All, Today is my last day at TRL. When I was at Uni, it was a dream to work for PMG's,(later AOTC,Telecom and Tesltra), World Renowned Research Laboratories. koyugahill

13 Feb, 2006 #351 Re: Oops Seems to happen often. I am on other Yahoo lists and I see the same complaints about slow or non delivery to individual mail boxes. The members of the other Bill Staley

11 Feb, 2006 #350 Re: Oops Ian thats strange as i didnt get that email. going to the yahoo "archive" of extrl messages i notice that theres a few more i didnt receive - is this happening joe briganti

11 Feb, 2006 #349 Re: Oops Well, I thought it was OK Ian. Nothing salacious, libellous or defamatory - not like a "Reply All" I once sent out at TRL under Ray Ligget's watch!! Barry Thomas

10 Feb, 2006 #348 Oops Oops - I fumbled the reply to Barry Woolcock and it went the list instead of only to Barry. I apologise List. Looks like I retired just in the nick of time. Ian .

10 Feb, 2006 #347 Re: Yet Another Farewell Message - Ian Moran G'day Barry. Yes it's a long time since you left the labs, so you wouldn't recognise many. At the xTRL xmas turn in Dec 05, I saw Neil Wain and Russell Yates Ian .

09 Feb, 2006 #346 Re: Yet Another Farewell Message - Ian Moran Thanks Ian. All the very best BB ... From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob Backway Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 12:28 PM Brian Booth

09 Feb, 2006 #345 Peter Hicks --- And its good bye from me Folks, Today is my last day at Telstra Research Laboratories after 35 years of service. I think I have been very privileged to have worked at TRL. I have koyugahill

09 Feb, 2006 #344 Re: Yet Another Farewell Message - Ian Moran Ian ,all the best in your retitement. As I hardly know any of these names anymore and my computer is cluttered with all these strange names and messages, could Francis Barry Woolcock

09 Feb, 2006 #343 Re: Yet Another Farewell Message - Ian Moran Ian, I thought you had enough air in your liferaft to last till mid March? We wish you all the best and I personally think that with 42 years of service (about Bob Backway

09 Feb, 2006 #342 Jeff.Cheong ---- Thank you and all the best for the future All, I will be leaving the Telstra Research Laboratories today after 24 years of service. For the many teams I have been associated across Telstra, thank you koyugahill

09 Feb, 2006 #341 Fw: [xTRL] Yet Another Farewell Message - Ian Moran ... workshop. Ian .

09 Feb, 2006 #340 trl continues to live on.... trl mention as found by Liron .... http://australianit.news.com.au/articles/0,7204,18088055%5E15302%5E%5Enbv%5E,00.html Ken Benson "leaving" is also joe briganti

09 Feb, 2006 #339 Yet Another Farewell Message - Ian Moran All, today (Thu 9 Feb 2006) is my last day in Telstra. Late last year, I ticked over 42 years in Telstra and 40 years in TRL. As many people have remarked koyugahill

08 Feb, 2006 #338 ... Briony Turner -- Good night, and good luck Back in 98, a few weeks after joining TRL, Khanh and myself were hauled off to see Hugh, only to find out it was a trick and we actually had to talk to a koyugahill

08 Feb, 2006 #337 Fw: One more to leave - Neela Bharatula Ian Moran

06 Feb, 2006 #336 Fw: A Purple Lunch... Arindam Banerjee ... From: "Moran, Ian J" To: Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 5:02 PM Subject: FW: A Purple Lunch... Arindam Ian Moran

05 Feb, 2006 #335 Fw: A Purple Lunch... - David Latin ... From: "Moran, Ian J" To: Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 5:02 PM Subject: FW: A Purple Lunch... - David Ian Moran

05 Feb, 2006 #334 Fw: A Purple Lunch... - Peter Campbell ... From: "Moran, Ian J" To: Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 5:03 PM Subject: FW: A Purple Lunch... - Peter Ian Moran

05 Feb, 2006 #333 Re: Sudden high level departure. - Ken Benson (Not TRL) Joe,, Here is some (lengthy) reading about Sol Trujillo and his history in the US Telco market place. From the information presented by Pamela Williams of the Trevor Long Netspace Mail

02 Feb, 2006 #332 Re: Sudden high level departure. - Ken Benson (Not TRL) from this mornings back page of the afr .... Finance chief John Stanhope has as usual been open to investor questions but his wings have been, in effect joe briganti

02 Feb, 2006 #331 Re: A new health food chain in Oz at least it matches the sizes shown in the photos unlike kfc and maccas. joe briganti

02 Feb, 2006 #330 A new health food chain in Oz Looks like the way to go. It's gotta be good for you, doesn't it. Phil _____ Phil

02 Feb, 2006 #329 Sudden high level departure. - Ken Benson (Not TRL) An email is circulating, announcing the sudden departure of Ken Benson - MD Network Engineering. No detail yet. Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #328 Fw: byeee - David Geddes Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #327 Fw: Farewell TRL - Ming Au Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #326 Fw: And it's goodbye from me - Penny McComb (nee Roberts) Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #325 Fw: So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night - Andrew Bracher Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #324 Fw: This is my last goodbye .. - Terry Dawson (Sydney) Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #323 Fw: Farewell - Stephen Spicer FW: Farewell - Stephen Spicer______From: Spicer, Stephen S Sent: Tuesday, 31 January 2006 12:04 PM To: # TRL Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #322 Fw: Farewell and thanks for all the fish - Mary Cudmore (Sydney) ... From: Cudmore, Mary K Sent: Tuesday, 31 January 2006 2:48 PM To: # TRL ALL Subject: Farewell and thanks for all the fish To all, and to those I know I've Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #321 Fw: My last day at TRL, farewell - Des McMillan Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #320 Fw: Yet Another Goodbye Email - John Markham Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #319 Fw: Farewell - Vivek Mittal Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #318 Fw: The time has come, the time is now ... - Joe Lizier (Sydney) Ian Moran

01 Feb, 2006 #317 Re: Message from the Victorian Telecommunications Museum Inc Rick i am happy to forward this onto any remaining TRL staff via the telstra email. The library, myself and others have been working with this group in making joe briganti

31 Jan, 2006 #316 Message from the Victorian Telecommunications Museum Inc I received the note below from Richard Schipper making me aware of the activities of the Victorian Telecommunications Museum Inc. Richard was happy for me to Rick Coxhill

30 Jan, 2006 #315 Fw: Farewell - Peter Latoszynski Ian Moran

24 Jan, 2006 #314 Fw: Farewell - Andrew Kelley Ian Moran

23 Jan, 2006 #313 Fw: Departure this afternoon - Spiro Georgiou Ian Moran

23 Jan, 2006 #312 Fw: Goodbye from Mark Szymczak Ian Moran

23 Jan, 2006 #311 Fw: BARRY THOMAS IS LEAVING... Ian Moran

23 Jan, 2006 #310 Fw: Farewell TRL - Ming Zhao Ian Moran

23 Jan, 2006 #309 Fw: Goodbye - Jason Jiang Ian Moran

23 Jan, 2006 #308 Fw: Alright - who's the wiseguy? (120KB) Ian Moran

23 Jan, 2006 #307 Fw: I Am Gone - Lawrie Bourchier ... From: Bourchier, Lawrie W Sent: Tuesday, 24 January 2006 11:42 AM To: # TRL Clayton Subject: I Am Gone Friends It is time to say goodbye. It has been a Ian Moran

23 Jan, 2006 #306 Re: [Telstra] Appointments to 13 Jan 2006 Joe 'CTO' stands for Cut To Order, I saw this on a sandwich board menu at a deli. There you have it.... The CTO man did precisely that at TRL. Adrian Lynch

19 Jan, 2006 #305 Re: ROSS HAND - are you there??? Barry, I believe he works for Vision stream. Steve Molnar ... From: Thomas, Barry W To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 10:33 AM Subject: Stephen Molnar

19 Jan, 2006 #304 Re: ROSS HAND - are you there??? Hi Barry, I see Ross at the Aspendale life saving club from time to time and can put you in touch if you need. Please call me on 9753 4499 BH or email. Paul Paul at N.G. Brown

18 Jan, 2006 #303 ROSS HAND - are you there??? Dear All, If Ross Hand isn't on the list does anyone have an email address?? Thanks, Barry Thomas. Thomas, Barry W

18 Jan, 2006 #302 Fw: Leaving Telstra - Fred Bullock Ian Moran

18 Jan, 2006 #301 Re: [Telstra] Appointments to 13 Jan 2006 -in a strange irony, the press have and probably will continue to misquote Hughs position title as "Chief Technical Officer" - maybe someone told them so? -- joe briganti

17 Jan, 2006 #300 Re: [Telstra] Appointments to 13 Jan 2006 ... The CTO (Chief Technology Office) is where the remnants of TRL will now hide. It has been said it will be staffed by between 60-80 people but, as with TRL, Bob Backway

16 Jan, 2006 #299 Re: [Telstra] Appointments to 13 Jan 2006 ... From: "Bob Backway" To: Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 5:32 PM Subject: [xTRL] [Telstra] Appointments to Trevor

16 Jan, 2006 #298 [Telstra]Appointments to 10 Jan 2006 Appointments to Telstra/CTO to Jan 10 with some TRL refugees on the list. Network and Technology Review - Appointment Announcements Network and Technology Bob Backway

15 Jan, 2006 #297 [Telstra] Appointments to 13 Jan 2006 Appointments to Telstra/CTO to Jan 13 with some TRL refugees on the list. Network and Technology Review - Appointment Announcements Network and Technology Bob Backway

15 Jan, 2006 #296 Fw: Farewell (kinda) - Martin armstrong Ian Moran

15 Jan, 2006 #295 Job Vacancy where I work. Software Development. Any interst. May be this will help, who knows? There is one and possibly two software development positions available where I work. The company name is Catapult bryan_mcglade

11 Jan, 2006 #294 Testing HAPPY NEW YEAR to all @ xTRL Best wishes Brian Booth Brian Booth

08 Jan, 2006 #293 [xTRL] xTRLTechos group name/addresses have changed Hello, The moderator of the xTRLTechos group has changed the group's name. This means that both the group's email address and the group home page location have [email protected]

08 Jan, 2006 #292 Re: TRL Departures: Not much to report. It seems some Form Bs will be issued today and continuing this week. I'd imagine new Form As will also start today and later this week as well. Ironically - it joe briganti

08 Jan, 2006 #291 TRL Departures: Not much to report. The "Form A Issuing process" has been on seasonal vacation. The plan was, that more forms would be issued during the week beginning 9 January. Rumour Ian Moran

08 Jan, 2006 #290 Re: Fw: My last day at TRL and Telstra - Christine Munidasa Ian, Thanks for the great public service with emails etc. Very appreciated. Good luck when your turn comes, ie post-Telstra. Cary Send instant messages to your Cary Thompson

25 Dec, 2005 #289 Fw: My last day at TRL and Telstra - Christine Munidasa Ian Moran

22 Dec, 2005 #288 Fw: Last Day - John Sekfy Ian Moran

22 Dec, 2005 #287 Fw: Farewell - Wen Feng (Sydney) Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #286 Fw: Bye All - Dave Harsant Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #285 Fw: Bye All - Callan Schebella Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #284 Fw: Farewell Ihab Nakhla (Sydney). Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #283 Fw: My Last Day - Chris Rowles Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #282 Fw: Parting is such sweet sorrow - Rinus Valk Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #281 Fw: FW:Jobs at Bosch Jobs ... From: Jewell, David A Sent: Thursday, 22 December 2005 8:40 AM To: # TRL Clayton Subject: FW: Jobs at Bosch Hi All, A friend of mine informs me that Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #280 Fw: Flying north for the winter - Tim Hoad Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #279 Fw: Farewell - Michael Wilkins Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #278 Fw: Farewell - Caroline Zaman Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #277 Fw: Goodbye - Paul Colby ... From: Colby, Paul A Sent: Tuesday, 20 December 2005 2:50 PM To: # TRL Mobility Solutions; Sewell, Robert J Cc: trl@... Subject: Goodbye Short: Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #276 Fw: And its goodnight from me - Cary Thompson Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #275 Fw: And its goodnight from me Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #274 Fw: Farewell Raskutti, Bhavani L Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #273 Fw: My last day Geoff Wheeler Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #272 Fw: And it's goodnight from him... Ken Clarke Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #271 Fw: Farewell from Kerry Hinton Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #270 Fw: Farewell and Good Luck - Ray Boast Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #268 Fw: Farewell - Ghanaati-Nazari, Pedram ... From: Ghanaati-Nazari, Pedram Sent: Wednesday, 21 December 2005 5:34 PM To: # TRL ALL Subject: Farewell All, Today is my last day at TRL and that's a good Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #269 Fw: goodbye Brian Keck ... From: "Moran, Ian J" To: Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2005 11:03 AM Subject: FW: goodbye Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #267 Fw: goodbye Ian Moran

21 Dec, 2005 #266 FW: Latest appointment collection (34KB) ... Network and Technology Review - Appointment Announcements Network and Technology Review Appointment Announcements Tuesday 20 December Fundamental Planning Bob Backway

20 Dec, 2005 #265 FW: farewell for some WNE staff Bob Backway

20 Dec, 2005 #264 Telstra goes digital An interesting image of Sol. Bob Bob Backway

19 Dec, 2005 #263 New Chronicles of TREL The Twilight of TREL Was emailed to me anonymously. It is on my website at: http://www.coxhill.com/ trlhistory/trel/ Rick Coxhill Rick Coxhill

16 Dec, 2005 #262 Re: [TRL management] Update on CTO jobs - 900 applicants for 60 jobs Hugh is actually back 1st week in Jan - after India its Vietnam then home. lifes tough at the top. Assuming no dengue fever or malaria or chook flu i imagine joe briganti

16 Dec, 2005 #261 [TRL management] Update on CTO jobs - 900 applicants for 60 jobs X's The following email was sent to TRL staff. It appears that interest in the CTO jobs far exceeds the number of positions. Not surprising considering the Bob Backway

16 Dec, 2005 #260 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country My 2 cents worth. I asked the Radio Networks people what it all means. The current CDMA system is a complete network in itself, with its own billing system Michnowicz, Simon G

15 Dec, 2005 #259 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country What I heard is that unless the contract is virtually impossible to get out of (i.e. a government contract, such as exists between the Telstra Broadband eLab Campbell, Peter K

15 Dec, 2005 #258 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country Last time I was on Ayres rock my gsm worked just fine. (2001 if I remember correctly) Bryan. ... From: [email protected] Bryan J. McGlade

15 Dec, 2005 #257 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country When I said 'fishy' I (Peter) was unsure of the CDMA turn off and some seemed to think it was fairly soon, and the Orange man told me 3 years of contract was PeterD

15 Dec, 2005 #256 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country as mentioned in Trevors email - the encouraged shutdown date of cdma is 2008. if things dont work out as quickly then they can extend. its not like amps where joe briganti

15 Dec, 2005 #255 Fw: Telstra's 3G City-to-Country X's, Attached is a htm file of the failed prn file that I forwarded earlier. Apolgies for the delay - I've just returned from 4 days surfing down the west Bob Backway

15 Dec, 2005 #254 FW: Telstra's proposed 3GSM/ W-CDMA 850 network The following article was sent to me by Trevor Long.... Bob Backway

15 Dec, 2005 #253 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country There has been something fishy about ORANGE for a long time .will eventually go the same way as One-Tel _____ From: [email protected] David Thompson

15 Dec, 2005 #252 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country I have recently purchased a two year contract with Orange (one of their cheapos) and was informed that they have a contract with Telstra which has over three PeterD

14 Dec, 2005 #251 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country The file is pretty much garbage unless you send it directly to whatever printer it was designed for. Won't load in Excel, and Ghostview doesn't recognise the Campbell, Peter K

11 Dec, 2005 #250 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country I have an idea that if you save this to your hard drive it can be imported into Excel as a text file. Barry Thomas. ... From: [email protected] Thomas, Barry W

11 Dec, 2005 #249 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country Apologies for this file, I did not test it as I received a hard copy last Friday. If the person who originally sent it to me could post it direct to the list Bob Backway

11 Dec, 2005 #248 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country David -- I think it's a windows printer file. I also think ghostviewer can view it, but it all seems much to hard. Bob is it available in another format? Bryan J. McGlade

11 Dec, 2005 #247 Re: [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country what on Earth is a .prn file? conv 2 pdf? ... Cheers dB David Beard

09 Dec, 2005 #246 [TelstraPR] Blurb on 3G-City-to-Country The attached document provides Teltras position on the replacement of CDMA with a 3G system. Bob Backway

09 Dec, 2005 #245 [Telstra HR] Current departure conditions The attached document is from an internal Telstra HR site and summarises the current departure conditions for redundancy. Leaving Telstra - EA Individual - Bob Backway

09 Dec, 2005 #244 Re: xTRL Christmas Gathering 9 December 2005 Thanks Bob for a great event. Hope to see everyone next year. Best wishes for Christmas and Happy 2006 to all. BB Brian Booth

08 Dec, 2005 #243 Christmas Gathering, 12/9/2005, 11:00 am Reminder from the Calendar of xTRLTechos http://groups.yahoo.com/group/xTRLTechos/cal Christmas Gathering Friday December 9, 2005 11:00 am - 11:00 pm (This [email protected]

08 Dec, 2005 #242 Re: xTRL Gathering THIS FRIDAY Bob Thanks for your efforts in arranging these functions. Apologies from me this year as it clashes with a course I am doing. Seasons Greetings Bernard Smith bernard smith

07 Dec, 2005 #241 Re: xTRL Gathering THIS FRIDAY Hi all, I just want to wish you all the very best for the festive season. I have the perennial problem that the xTRL Gathering is always on a weekend that has Barry Dingle

06 Dec, 2005 #240 xTRL Gathering THIS FRIDAY A gentle reminder for those (like me) who are not quite sure what todays date is. It's not too late to ring your x-workmate and check that they have got the Bob Backway

06 Dec, 2005 #239 There goes the tender process. Attached article from Australian IT on the reduction of suppliers. Australian IT - Telstra bosses change rules (Michael Sainsbury, DECEMBER 06, 2005) Tuesday, Bob Backway

06 Dec, 2005 #238 Fw: Trujillo red-faced over Orange scandal An historical perspective...... The Australian: Trujillo red-faced over Orange scandal [December 06, 2005] 06 December 2005 Breaking News The Nation The Bob Backway

06 Dec, 2005 #237 Re: More from Crikey.com Ericsson was not the only closure. Others like Fujitsu, Agilent and Nokia also come to mind. In fact apart from NEC (maybe bit a bit of Siemens ???) pretty Bryan J. McGlade

06 Dec, 2005 #236 CDMA Bryan says...... If CDMA hadn't been implemented the privatisation of Telstra probably wouldn't have got Nationals support. From a non technogeek point of Bob Backway

06 Dec, 2005 #235 More from Crikey.com A researcher at Telstra Research Labs writes: I'm a bit surprised that the downsizing of Telstra Research Laboratories hasn't been given more space in the Bob Backway

06 Dec, 2005 #234 Re: TRL in Crikey.com ... I am just guessing, but I thought CDMA was an off the shelf solution to an urgent problem and, for the rural area, works quite well as a mobile _phone_. Allan Duncan

05 Dec, 2005 #233 Re: TRL in Crikey.com Bob -- Great stuff! ... Still I'm not sure this is right. The introduction of CDMA seemed weird to me at the time and is now being scrapped. Maybe good Bryan J. McGlade

05 Dec, 2005 #232 TRL in Crikey.com Forwarded from an interested party... 23. Telstra takes the science out of telecommunications A senior telecommunications analyst writes: In November, Telstra Bob Backway

05 Dec, 2005 #231 Re: Virtual Tea Table Dave mentioned...... Further to this Yahoo Groups provide a "chat room" feature for their lists. This is where you can talk as a group in real time. Bob Backway

03 Dec, 2005 #230 Gift vouchers and medallions now scrapped Lucky I got my pipe bender and air tools when I did..... ======From: Kirton, Paul A Sent: Thursday, 1 December Bob Backway

01 Dec, 2005 #229 [Union] CPSU bulletin on redundancy payment and AWAs Attached is a CPSU document notifying of possible non-payment of redundancy to those employees on AWAs. Delete or read as you wish. Bob Backway Bob Backway

01 Dec, 2005 #228 [Union document]Telstra Strategic Operations Review - Your Rights Attached is a union document explaining members current rights which is of importance only to those on this list who haven't left yet (but will be soon!). The Bob Backway

01 Dec, 2005 #227 Re: Fw: Updated Redundancy pay and time table I agree with Bob on his 4 points. One thing he did not touch on is the usefullness of the Jobs Program. Even though it did not directly help me find other Rick Coxhill

30 Nov, 2005 #226 Retirement Medallion and Retirement Gift - Rule Changes Greetings all TRLrs, Just thought that you'd like to know that Telstra in its wisdom has changed the rules on the above Retirement Medallion and Retirement Terry Walsh

30 Nov, 2005 #225 Virtual Tea Table Bob et al, The concept of a virtual tea table is a great idea. The discussions that were held around tea tables is something that I sorely miss since leaving. Dave Hardwick

30 Nov, 2005 #224 Re: Jamie Chard - Appointment toSenior Manager NT I do. I worked with Jamie from the first day he walked into the Labs. He's a real nice bloke David Thompson wrote: who cares! From: [email protected] Dave Hardwick

30 Nov, 2005 #223 Re: Jamie Chard - Appointment toSenior Manager NT who cares! _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bob Backway Sent: Tuesday, 29 November 2005 5:57 PM To: David Thompson

29 Nov, 2005 #222 Jamie Chard - Appointment toSenior Manager NT Forwarded from TRL..... From: ! Chief Operations Office Sent: Tuesday, 29 November 2005 10:19 AM To: # The Intended Telstra Recipient Subject: A message from Bob Backway

28 Nov, 2005 #221 Re: xTRL Techos mail list changing its name to xTRL Hello Dave, Great to hear from you. I spent 3 weeks in Alice Springs during 1965 running the regional broadcast studios and transmitter while the regular Barry Thomas

25 Nov, 2005 #220 Re: Fw: Updated Redundancy pay and time table Further to Ians/Kerrys email on the two exit options... I chose to stick it out for as long as possible for other reasons: 1. The resources at TRL - Bob Backway

25 Nov, 2005 #219 Further to Healtcare Card X's, I have received further information on income limits for Healthcare Card eligibility from a member of this list. As I was only using my case (Couple plus Bob Backway

25 Nov, 2005 #218 LEN COOPER VISIT TO TRL MONDAY 28 NOV 12.00 TO 2.00PM Forwarded from TRL email by the moderator.... Subject: LEN COOPER VISIT TO TRL MONDAY 28 NOV 12.00 TO 2.00PM M8 AUDITORIUM Colleagues, Len Cooper will attend Bob Backway

25 Nov, 2005 #217 Re: A word from the moderator Bob, Your post is so extraordinarily well expressed that I dips me lid to 'e. Having thought about the recent posts I think our political views come by way of Thomas, Barry W

24 Nov, 2005 #216 Fw: Updated Redundancy pay and time table (150KB attachments). Interest value only, for xTRLers. Ian Moran

24 Nov, 2005 #215 A word from the moderator Fellow x's Just after saying that this moderator doesn't really earn his title it looks like I'm going to have to moderate... But first. I see this mailist as Bob Backway

24 Nov, 2005 #214 Re: Fw: TAKE A STAND BARNABY: VOTE NO ON WORKCHOICES There Brian! Politically split in the new xTRL group almost staight away. Kind regards, to you all Tony Thomas PS: Thanks for broadcasting the barnaby link - THOMAS Tony

24 Nov, 2005 #213 Re: xTRL Techos mail list changing its name to xTRL Yo'all, Now that the name has been changed to just xTRL and TRL is no more, we could ask Hugh if he wanted to sign up. He could talk about the sweet little Dave Hardwick

24 Nov, 2005 #212 Re: Fw: TAKE A STAND BARNABY: VOTE NO ON WORKCHOICES The trouble with the reforms is that the poor prick on the min wage and on the breadline is gunna get screwed even more cos he's got no bargaining power. It's David Thompson

24 Nov, 2005 #211 Fw: [xTRLTechos] Fw: TAKE A STAND BARNABY: VOTE NO ON WORKCHOICES You've lost me too - I support the reforms!! Col ... Col Barling Tel 03 9878 6595 or Mob 0407 766 996 www.gryph.com.au ... "Bryan J. McGlade" cbarling@...

24 Nov, 2005 #210 Company Announcement - Emancipation Proclamation Subject: Company Announcement - Emancipation Proclamation Sydney, Aus-In a move hailed by corporation owners as a forward-thinking humanitarian gesture, Brian Booth

23 Nov, 2005 #209 Re: Fw: TAKE A STAND BARNABY: VOTE NO ON WORKCHOICES Barry -- Probably not a democratic list. I've generally found to get maximum involvement in a non- political group such as this it best to avoid: -profanity Bryan J. McGlade

23 Nov, 2005 #208 Re: Fw: TAKE A STAND BARNABY: VOTE NO ON WORKCHOICES Bryan, I would like to think this is a democratic list where one is free to post anything that is a reasonable point of view. You are of course free to put up Thomas, Barry W

23 Nov, 2005 #207 Re: Fw: TAKE A STAND BARNABY: VOTE NO ON WORKCHOICES Is this a political group now? I wonder where is the "I think its right petition"? Bryan. ... From: [email protected] Bryan J. McGlade

23 Nov, 2005 #206 Fw: TAKE A STAND BARNABY: VOTE NO ON WORKCHOICES ... From: McMillan, Des J Des.McMillan@... Sent: Thursday, 24 November 2005 11:36 AM To: # TRL Tech Officers Subject: FW: TAKE A STAND BARNABY: Ian Moran

23 Nov, 2005 #205 xTRL Techos mail list changing its name to xTRL Bryan McGlade and other xTRL members, In order to better reflect the membership of the xTRL Techos list I have decided to change the name to the "xTRL" list. Bob Backway

23 Nov, 2005 #204 Telstra denial - comedy script Scriptwriter- unknown. ... We will maintain a magnificent world class R&D facility in that heart of Melbourne's R&D precinct - Clayton. ... It's amazing what Bob Backway

10 Nov, 2005 #203 xTRL Christmas Gathering 9 December 2005 YOU'RE INVITED THE 2005 xTRL CHRISTMAS GATHERING FRIDAY 9TH DECEMBER 2003, 11AM TO ???? VALLEY RESERVE, MT WAVERLY BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINK, BBQs Bob Backway

09 Nov, 2005 #202 Closure now official See attachment Bob Backway, Belgrave Heights, Victoria, Australia Commodore of the Lake Eyre Yacht Club http://LakeEyreYC.com Model Railroad Electronics Bob Backway

07 Nov, 2005 #201 Re: Is there a date for the Xmas gathering (wake) yet? Allan, The formula for the xTRL Xmas gathering is "the second Friday in December" so as to avoid the many other gatherings that occur in the two weeks before Bob Backway

29 Oct, 2005 #200 Is there a date for the Xmas gathering (wake) yet? The calendar is filling up, and I need to start scheduling things. Allan Duncan

26 Oct, 2005 #199 Vale TRL Hi x's, Visited TRL today as my ears were burning. The hot news... TRL is being disbanded. Hugh has been offered the position of Chief Technical Officer with a Bob Backway

24 Oct, 2005 #198 FW: CPSU e-News Issue 36 - 15 September 2005 Just to show you what the industrial scene is like these days skip down to the arcticle on non payment of sick leave. Bob. Bob Backway

15 Sep, 2005 #197 Hugh Bradlow reaches ten year milestone in Telstra. Hugh Bradlow reached a ten year milestone in Telstra, during August 2005. The celebration was cake, speeches and certificate in the foyer of the Clayton Moran, Ian J

25 Aug, 2005 #196 Garth Price pulls the pin. _____ From: Bradlow, Hugh S Sent: Friday, 26 August 2005 10:22 AM To: # TRL ALL Subject: Mobile and Digital Home Convergence Project Colleagues It is with Moran, Ian J

25 Aug, 2005 #195 Funeral Notice - Myna Kisby All, some sad news: Myna Kisby (David's wife) passed away this week. There will be a funeral on Fri 5 Aug 2005, at 1:00pm in Glen Waverley, Uniting Church, cnr Moran, Ian J

03 Aug, 2005 #194 FW: farewell _____ From: Pedlow, Rob Sent: Friday, 29 July 2005 4:42 PM To: # TRL Clayton Cc: Kleinert, Annette [Sensis]; Ciavarra, Bert U; Morsillo, Robert J; Sears, Jill Moran, Ian J

29 Jul, 2005 #193 FW: Death of Joe Lynch _____ From: Semple, John J Sent: Monday, 27 June 2005 10:39 AM To: # TRL ALL Subject: Death of Joe Lynch Joe Lynch, father of Adrian Lynch passed away at the Moran, Ian J

03 Jul, 2005 #192 FW: Kevin's Last Day Moran, Ian J

03 Jul, 2005 #191 Re: Kevin Sexton Retires Cob Thu 30 June 2005. Well done to Kev, he made it! I guess I'll catch him at the 'Nott' for a beer then, on any Friday! Terry Walsh (Still here for a little longer!) ... Terry Terry Walsh

27 Jun, 2005 #190 Kevin Sexton Retires Cob Thu 30 June 2005. Kevin (in his 54th year) will "pull the pin" at COB Thu 30 June 2005. At his request, there will be no fanfare; no function. He might have a beer for lunch at Moran, Ian J

27 Jun, 2005 #189 CEO again. http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,15559428%255E1 702,00.html Moran, Ian J

08 Jun, 2005 #188 CEO ?? ... Bloomberg.com: Australia & New Zealand Updated: New York: Jun 08 23:51 London: Jun 09 04:51 Tokyo: Jun 09 12:51 US AU BZ FP GR HK IM JP LN SM IND ... Moran, Ian J

08 Jun, 2005 #187 Re: Reply Hi BOB RE: [xTRLTechos] FW: TRANSFORMATION coming! Gudday, Clare. I also forgot to mention that I can highly recommend a book called "What Colour Is Your Parachute" by Richard Nelson Bolles - eg. see Campbell, Peter K

07 Jun, 2005 #186 Re: Reply Hi BOB RE: [xTRLTechos] FW: TRANSFORMATION coming! ... [...] ... Um, Clare, before replying to mail sent from newsgroups (especially Yahoo newsgroups) you should double-check to see if the reply is going to an Campbell, Peter K

07 Jun, 2005 #185 FW: TRANSFORMATION coming! More rumour mill feed-stock ...... Optimum transformed Telstra staff level: Two men and a dog. Bob Backway, Belgrave Heights, Victoria, Australia Commodore of Bob Backway

25 May, 2005 #183 Departure rumors Hi x's, the following came on the grapevine.... Recent package departure decisions: John Godfrey (confirmed) - took a 7 day option and has now gone (~ 1 week Bob Backway

24 May, 2005 #182 Re: Hello from Henk Great to hear from you Henk, I left in 1996. Been retired since, don't have time to work now. regards Bill Staley Bill Staley

07 Apr, 2005 #181 Re: Hello from Henk Henk? You must be Henk Meijerink from the 1967 TRL trainee intake. The man who terrorised the entire city of Melbourne with his antics in a Mini Minor. The man domenicliistro

07 Apr, 2005 #180 FW: Super http://assistant.treasurer.gov.au/mtb/content/pressreleases/20 Monday 4th April, 2005 MORE OPTIONS FROM WORK TO RETIREMENT Minister for Revenue and Assistant Moran, Ian J

06 Apr, 2005 #179 Hello from Henk g'day xTRL'ers, I just did a search for my name on the internet and ended up discovering this group. Having worked at TRL from 1968 to 1983 and having recently hmeijeri

05 Apr, 2005 #178 Australian Synchrotron Open Day Sunday 20 March 2005 http://www.synchrotron.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=2722 Australian Synchrotron Open Day Sunday 20 March 2005 corner of Wellington and Blackburn Rds., Moran, Ian J

17 Mar, 2005 #177 xTRL mailist: PRDP changes Bob Backway

15 Mar, 2005 #176 Does anybody remember these? Does anybody remember these? from http://www.arcula.demon.co.uk/calc3.htm#olivetti_programma_101 Regards, Tony Olivetti Programma 101 Olivetti Programma 101 Thomas Tony

24 Feb, 2005 #175 A USA Electronics Journal. xTRLer: Still into electronics? I've been subscribed to Nuts & Volts for a while and found it an interesting read. Typical issue: Moran, Ian J

17 Feb, 2005 #174 Paul Elliott has left TRL Paul has accepted a redundancy offer and his last day was Tuesday 1st February. b2515048

02 Feb, 2005 #173 FW: Jim Lucas Moran, Ian J

27 Jan, 2005 #172 Re: Thank you for the replies MessageHi Tony, Nice to hear from you also; your name came up the other day as one of the many people we wondered whatever happened to. Now we know Peter PeterD

24 Jan, 2005 #171 Re: Thank you for the replies Domenic, I left the labs in 87, tutored second year electronics students at CIT Caulfield [now Monash] for eight months and then moved to Brisbane in 1988 and Thomas Tony

23 Jan, 2005 #170 Re: Thank you for the replies That was me .....The quiet, unassuming, person that you would hardly notice! Tommo _____ From: PeterD [mailto:pdallist@...] Sent: Friday, 21 David Thompson

21 Jan, 2005 #169 Re: Thank you for the replies Peter Dalliston - I do not remember myself as being a stirrer - I was a very quite, unassuming, person that you would hardly notice! Yeah right!! Dalo ... PeterD

20 Jan, 2005 #168 Re: My first message Hi Domenic, good to hear from you. I retired in 1996, travelled around, and did some IT work for a friend. Our first grandchild, Angus, arrived on 18 December Bill Staley

20 Jan, 2005 #167 Thank you for the replies ladies/gentlemen, Peter Dalliston - I do not remember myself as being a stirer - I was a very quite, unassuming, person that you would hardly notice! Great to domenicliistro

19 Jan, 2005 #166 Re: My first message Dear Dallo, Domenic and all, Very nice to hear from you mate. And Thommo - you old golfing slut. Well, I'm still at TRL and loving it, strange to say. I Thomas, Barry W

19 Jan, 2005 #165 Re: My first message Hi, guys I recently joined up when I found Rick's unofficial history site on Google. [It is an excellent thing you have done there, Rick] I have been a Thomas Tony

19 Jan, 2005 #164 Re: My first message Giday Domenic, I certainly remember you. Was it really that long ago when you left trl? I took a package in 1996 and worked for a few years with ALH (Auslec PeterD

19 Jan, 2005 #163 Re: My first message Hi Domenic Dave Thompson here...... I took the package about 7 years ago.... I have been working for myself since then. Mick Durrant and John Sekfy are David Thompson

19 Jan, 2005 #162 My first message I am sure some of you will remember me - Domenic Liistro - I worked at TRL for about 10 years between 1968 and 1978 mostly in the Radio Systems section at domenicliistro

19 Jan, 2005 #161 FW: Jim's funeral Moran, Ian J

17 Jan, 2005 #160 Updates to TRL History On Line I have updated the TRL History on my web site http://www.coxhill.com/trlhistory/default.htm The full history is now available except video clips. Photos of the b2515048

17 Jan, 2005 #158 Re: The virus didn't come from me! I doubted that it had come from you. Could be on a PC belonging to a list member or a PC that has received mail from the list. I can't find it on my PC which Bill Staley

17 Jan, 2005 #157 The virus didn't come from me! Hi all, My machine is regularly scanned and protected by Norton which auto updates. It also has Sygate personal firewall installed (off topic but this alone Bob Backway

17 Jan, 2005 #156 FW: A touch of sadness Moran, Ian J

16 Jan, 2005 #155 Re: virus in cat.com attachment ( was Re: ) The attachment cat.com that arrived with message subject Re [xTRLTechos] and the body text "Animals" contains the win 32 bagle virus. Bill Staley Bill Staley

16 Jan, 2005 #154 Re: Virus warning McAfee picked it up also BB ... From: Phil [mailto:p_murrell@...] Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 11:57 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Brian Booth

16 Jan, 2005 #153 Virus warning Be careful, my anti-virus software picked this up as a virus. I am trying to get hold of Bob to check it out. My software reported: Norton AntiVirus removed Phil

16 Jan, 2005 #152 Christman BBQ Greetings all, Sorry I didn't make it to the Valley Reserve last Friday after all. Unfortunately, at about 10:30 that morning, the front of my car came to an mick_hunter_au

11 Dec, 2004 #150 Re: xTRL Christmas Gathering December 10 Bob -- thanks very much for the invite but I don't think I'll attend this year. Bryan. Bryan J. McGlade

14 Nov, 2004 #149 Replying to xTRL gathering invite Fellow X's, 1 I have sent the official invite separately so it can be easily forwarded to other lists/individuals. For the members of this list though I ask Bob Backway

12 Nov, 2004 #148 xTRL Christmas Gathering December 10 YOU'RE INVITED THE 2004 XTRL CHRISTMAS GATHERING FRIDAY 10TH DECEMBER 2003, 11AM TO ???? VALLEY RESERVE, MT WAVERLY BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINK, BBQs Bob Backway

12 Nov, 2004 #147 Petrol prices, how to keep them reasonable Message Hi All, I received the following E-mail recently that tells of escallating petrol prices. It looks a bit like a pyramid letter at first glance but when Trevor Long

19 Oct, 2004 #146 FW: For members in the Commonwealth Super Scheme (CSS) Moran, Ian J

12 Oct, 2004 #145 FW: Telstra's Redundancy Package ... ______In the market for a car? Buy, sell or browse at CarPoint: Bob Backway

06 Oct, 2004 #144 FW: Enews No. 170 - 2004 - Share Buy-Back Moran, Ian J

26 Sep, 2004 #143 FW: Nigel Aylott's Memorial Service Moran, Ian J

23 Sep, 2004 #142 FW: In remembrance of Professor Chris Wallace Moran, Ian J

23 Sep, 2004 #141 Nigel Aylott killed in sporting event ... you that he has passed away. ... America, when a freak accident occurred (See http://www.subaruprimalquest.com). ... kept informed then please let me know. Bob Backway

23 Sep, 2004 #140 FW: Nigel Aylott - demise. Moran, Ian J

22 Sep, 2004 #139 Telecommunication Part Time Business opportunity Greetings All, ACN (Australian Communication Network) is a new Telecommunication company starting in Australia. They are Telstra reseller but guarantee to save Ashok Kumar

14 Sep, 2004 #138 FW: Ex TRLer Greg Sawyers is leaving Telstra on Friday 17 Sept Moran, Ian J

13 Sep, 2004 #137 FW: Docklands update _____ From: Bradlow, Hugh S Sent: Friday, 10 September 2004 6:06 PM To: # TRL ALL Subject: Docklands update Colleagues As you will recall from my email of Moran, Ian J

11 Sep, 2004 #136 FW: Funeral - Peter MacKinnon Moran, Ian J

06 Sep, 2004 #135 Re: TRL's Future is Back to the City! I wonder if this is a new way to float off TRL when the sea level rises due to global warming. Wonder where it may float to. Bill Bill Staley

12 Aug, 2004 #134 Re: TRL's Future is Back to the City! I suppose the corporate dollar is behind all this, as always too many chiefs and not enough Indians. But as an X who really gives a stuff and no one can or David Thompson

10 Aug, 2004 #133 TRL's Future is Back to the City! X's, After 30 years at Clayton the circle has turned. With the docklands project turning into another Kennet era failure it makes sense for Telstra to move TRL Bob Backway

09 Aug, 2004 #132 Re: FW: Farewell lunch for Jackson Yin and Peter Bradbury If anybody wants to contribute to a farewell gift for either or both please see/speak/phone/email me Regards, Barry Thomas Radio Networks Section Mobility & Thomas, Barry W

22 Jul, 2004 #131 FW: Farewell lunch for Jackson Yin and Peter Bradbury ... ______Feeling spent? Apply here for emergency plastic surgery: Bob Backway

22 Jul, 2004 #130 Unions oppose new performance assessment scheme From: Hinton, Kerry J To: "# TRL CPSU" Subject: FW: PRDP Meeting with TRL Management Sent: Bob Backway

19 Jul, 2004 #129 Unions oppose new performance assessment scheme From: Hinton, Kerry J To: "# TRL CPSU" Subject: FW: PRDP Meeting with TRL Management Sent: Bob Backway

19 Jul, 2004 #128 FW: Robert Bryant leaving Telstra. Moran, Ian J

28 Jun, 2004 #127 FW: Departing very soon - Rob Bryant Moran, Ian J

28 Jun, 2004 #126 Rob Bryant Leaving - Morning Tea 10am July 9 ... Function Room M8 ground floor at 10.00am. ... ______Get a Credit Card - 60 sec online response: Bob Backway

24 Jun, 2004 #125 Re: Rob Bryant leaving Rob is leaving either on either the 7th or the 9th July. I will inform you of any function when it is organized. There are plans for a staff increase, but they Michnowicz, Simon G

23 Jun, 2004 #124 Rob Bryant leaving X's, After 15 years at TRL Rob Bryant is leaving TRL. The trouble is he hasn't been given an exit date yet! I'm off sailing on Lake Eyre till 16th of July so Bob Backway

23 Jun, 2004 #123 Enews no. 67 - Mobiles and internet drive domestic growth Message from: Ziggy Switkowski, chief executive officer Sent to: All staff ______Dear Bob Backway

20 Apr, 2004 #122 Re: Gayle Banik departed TRL on 7 April Anyone know if she got a redundancy or resigned? Rick Coxhill ... ______Get Extra Storage in 10MB, Rick Coxhill

17 Apr, 2004 #121 Gayle Banik departed TRL on 7 April ... to sign a Goodbye/Goodluck card it is available in my office (G/M8 Room G24) on the round table, until cob Tuesday 20 April 2004. ... Bob Backway

14 Apr, 2004 #120 Re: New Chronicles of TREL file Great stuff Rick... I'm a knight nay, but an old peasant ejected recently from Trel by Hvgo and his servant Curtain Roller for opening my mouth far too many Bob Backway

04 Apr, 2004 #119 Merged accounts I must have had an old account as well as oztommo. anyhow I can see everthing now! Regards Dave Thompson oztommo

03 Apr, 2004 #118 Re: New Chronicles of TREL file Thanks Rick Much appreciated. regards Russell ... From: "b2515048" To: Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2004 10:24 Russell Yates

03 Apr, 2004 #117 New Chronicles of TREL file Sent to me anonymously. http://www.coxhill.com/trlhistory/trel/default.htm Rick Coxhill b2515048

03 Apr, 2004 #116 Cant see U Can login to Yahoo but cannot see the Xtrl group ????? Regards DT David Thompson 6 Nellie Court, Chirnside Park. 3116 Australia Tel: +61 3 9726 7108 David Thompson

01 Apr, 2004 #115 Fw: [xTRLTechos] FW: A student in Pakistan seeks mentoring on CSS7 Hello Baig Arsalan, I am a person who used to work at the Telstra Research Laboratories in the area of SS7 signalling. I represented Telstra and Australia at Barry Dingle

10 Mar, 2004 #114 Re: Does anyone have Ray Dean's contact details? ... Hi Phil Still with us I see, I talk to and eee him regularly. Ray Lives in Mooroolbark Tel No: 9726 9222 Dave Thompson tommodt2000

08 Mar, 2004 #113 FW: A student in Pakistan seeks mentoring on CSS7 protocols... Hi x's, I've received the email below fron a student in Pakistan wanting to join the xTRL list. I will explain to him that the list is a social list for those Bob Backway

07 Mar, 2004 #112 Richard Thorntons Parting Message ... opportunities. Little did I know when I first joined TRL in the Mid-Optoelectronics Section, in the Telecommunications Science and Technology Branch, where Bob Backway

20 Feb, 2004 #111 Re: AFR Article Bob -- Thanks! I didn't know vodaphone australia did any R&D! I wonder what they count as R&D? Bryan. ... http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 Bryan J. McGlade

19 Feb, 2004 #110 AFR Article No answer on Telstra's miserable research budget Author: Peter Roberts Date: 16/02/2004 Words: 475 Source: AFR Publication: Australian Financial Review Bob Backway

19 Feb, 2004 #109 MEMO:Expressions of Interest sought for R&D Strategy Role ... the position of Research Director in the new Bushfire CRC. As Richard has been an enthusiastic and committed leader in this role (I'll try to resist Bob Backway

13 Jan, 2004 #108 Have you invited all your xTRL friends to the Xmas gathering? Just a reminder. It's only a week away and those old workmates that you haven't contacted will be p****d off with you for not telling them about the xTRL Xmas Bob Backway

04 Dec, 2003 #107 Corrupted .kap file Bob -- I purchased the "alpine" cd from the club a while ago and was trying to access one of the files last weekend and could not! Would you be able to email Bryan J. McGlade

01 Dec, 2003 #106 Fwd: Victorian Telecommunications Museum Fellow Xs, The message below forwarded from Ajeet sounds interesting. I know that some on this list have had similar interests in the past and may wish to Bob Backway

28 Nov, 2003 #105 Re: XTRL Christmas gathering Friday December 12 Thanks for the message Bob. Sorry I can't be there, will be in Albury on the 12th. Bill Staley Bill Staley

11 Nov, 2003 #104 Re: XTRL Christmas gathering Friday December 12 Thanks! Bryan. ... http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 http://us.click.yahoo.com/mOAaAA/3exGAA/qnsNAA/Q6uqlB/TM ... To unsubscribe from this group, send Bryan J. McGlade

11 Nov, 2003 #103 XTRL Christmas gathering Friday December 12 ... XTRL CHRISTMAS GATHERING FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER 2003 11AM TO ???? VALLEY RESERVE MT WAVERLY BRING YOUR OWN FOOD AND DRINK, BBQs AVAILABLE ANY XTRL OR Bob Backway

11 Nov, 2003 #102 Some may get a laugh ... his ... Senate ... grasshopper ... making ... community. ... the ... on ... of ... humour, ... authorised ... social ... correct ... hidden ... the Brian Booth

06 Nov, 2003 #101 Re: MEMO: APESMA Bulletin regarding employment issues in Telstra As a French proverb says: "The more things change, the more they are the same!" Au revoir. ... From: Bob Backway [mailto:bob_backway@...] Sent: Friday, Mike Subocz

20 Sep, 2003 #100 MEMO: APESMA Bulletin regarding employment issues in Telstra ... ______E-mail just got a whole lot better. New ninemsn Premium. Click here Bob Backway

18 Sep, 2003 #99 MEMO: Staff invitation to hear Dr Karl speak ... ______Hot chart ringtones and polyphonics. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilemania/default.asp Bob Backway

18 Sep, 2003 #98 MEMO - Doug & Ted comment, AIRC decision **********NOTE: I will preface the subject field of all future mails containing relayed internal Telstra memos with the word "MEMO" so that those not Bob Backway

06 Sep, 2003 #97 Re: Ted Pretty replaces Doug as Bradlow's boss! As reported on ZD net too http://www.zdnet.com.au/newstech/communications/story/0,2000048620,20278113, 00.htm (yet another restructure.. what's that going to Craig Pugsley

03 Sep, 2003 #96 Ted Pretty replaces Doug as Bradlow's boss! I'm sure those still at the Labs will be thrilled to hear Ted Pretty is their new boss...... organisational changes ... formation of business groups that are Bob Backway

03 Sep, 2003 #95 Re: New TRL History Items Rick, The CDs sound & look good, I would like a copy please, I am willing to do copies for others if approached. Peter Dalliston Doncaster ... From: b2515048 PeterD

22 Aug, 2003 #94 Re: New TRL History Items Bill, Send me your home address and I will forward ASAP. I expect to be swamped so please don't worry if there is a delay. Good to hear from you. Regards Rick Rick Coxhill

22 Aug, 2003 #93 Re: New TRL History Items I would like a set of CDs, Looks an excellent production. Bill Staley Voice: 61 3 9509 8402 email wstaley@... Melbourne Australia ... From: b2515048 Bill Staley

21 Aug, 2003 #92 New TRL History Items 1. CD's of the internal TRL History. If there is a lot of interest in this, I would appreciate if others could make CD copies and pass them on. b2515048

20 Aug, 2003 #91 Fwd: Telstra Additional Day ... ______Hot chart ringtones and polyphonics. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilemania/default.asp Bob Backway

05 Aug, 2003 #90 Bouncing addresses Hi x's The following email addresses are bouncing when sent messages form the xTRL list. If you bump into any of these members please ask them to email me with Bob Backway

01 Aug, 2003 #89 FW: Mick ( Redundee ) Clarke All, looks like Mick ('dundee) Clarke is off to wrestle crocodiles. Ian. Moran, Ian J

03 Jul, 2003 #88 Does anyone have Ray Dean's contact details? Guys, I would like to get in contact with Ray Dean. Does anyone have his contact details? Phil Phillip McIntosh

03 Jul, 2003 #87 Re: Multiple replies Right behind you Terry, and probably sending replies only once would be good too !! Robin ... G'day Bob and everyone else! ...... snip Robin Jackel

01 Jul, 2003 #86 Re: Farwell for Trevor, Rick, Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel G'day Bob and everyone else! Do we have to reply to ALL or can we just simply reply to BOB? I chose to reply to you all here just to say g'day but, I don't Terry Walsh

01 Jul, 2003 #85 farewell luncheon Bob, please book me in for luncheon only Peter Tyers Peter Tyers

01 Jul, 2003 #84 Re: Farwell for Trevor, Rick, Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel Phil, You're booked in for both. Bob Backway, Belgrave Heights, Victoria, Australia Commodore of the Lake Eyre Yacht Club http://LakeEyreYC.com Model Railroad Bob Backway

01 Jul, 2003 #83 Re: Farwell for Trevor, Rick, Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel Your booked in for both. Bob Backway, Belgrave Heights, Victoria, Australia Commodore of the Lake Eyre Yacht Club http://LakeEyreYC.com Model Railroad Bob Backway

01 Jul, 2003 #82 Re: Farwell for Trevor, Rick, Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel Adrian, Your booked in for both. Bob Backway, Belgrave Heights, Victoria, Australia Commodore of the Lake Eyre Yacht Club http://LakeEyreYC.com Model Railroad Bob Backway

01 Jul, 2003 #81 Re: Farwell for Trevor, Rick,Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel Mick, Your on the A list for the morning tea. Bob Backway, Belgrave Heights, Victoria, Australia Commodore of the Lake Eyre Yacht Club http://LakeEyreYC.com Bob Backway

01 Jul, 2003 #80 Re: Farwell for Trevor, Rick, Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel Bob Count me in for the farewell function, I'll be there. Sammy Sammy Mercieca

01 Jul, 2003 #79 Re: Farwell for Trevor, Rick,Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel Hi Bob, Count me in for the farewell, and for morning tea if there's room. Cheers Mick Hunter ... From: "Adrian Lynch" To: Michael Hunter

30 Jun, 2003 #78 Re: Farwell for Trevor, Rick, Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel Bob Book me in for both if you can please. Cheers... Adrian ... From: Bob Backway To: Sent: Monday, Adrian Lynch

30 Jun, 2003 #77 Re: Farwell for Trevor, Rick, Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel Hi Bob I would like to attend both functions on Tuesday. Bernie ... From: Bob Backway To: Sent: Monday, Bernie Sanders

30 Jun, 2003 #76 Re: Farwell for Trevor, Rick, Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel Hi, I would like to attend both functions if you have room. Phil Jackson. Phil

29 Jun, 2003 #75 Farwell for Trevor, Rick, Mal & Bob 8th July Monash Hotel Farwell for Trevor, Rick, Mal & Bob 8th July On Tuesday 8th of July at 12:30pm there will be a farewell function for Trevor Long, Rick Coxhill, Mal Brown and Bob Backway

29 Jun, 2003 #74 Re: Dennis Gellert and Amanda Jenkins leaving Thanks for the invite, can you please put me on the list of those attending. Hope to see you there. regards Bill ... From: Bob Backway To: Bill Staley

25 Jun, 2003 #73 Dennis Gellert and Amanda Jenkins leaving Hi All, Amanda Jenkins & Dennis Gellert are leaving us, so we would love to wish them farwell with a lunch at Sofias restaurant on thursday the 3rd July at Bob Backway

24 Jun, 2003 #72 A note from the moderator Fellow x's, I am receiving requests for lists of members of this group. Unfortunately for privacy reasons I cannot supply this information without the members Bob Backway

20 May, 2003 #71 Re: Possible SPAM (accuracy low): [xTRLTechos] TRL to work for outs Margaret, Well we both spoke of the uncertainty of our futures when we last talked. As for me I'm not going to jump into a new job for a while. There's lots of Bob Backway

20 May, 2003 #70 Re: Possible SPAM (accuracy low): [xTRLTechos] TRL to work for outs Hi Bob and All When all the very best of our members are going, why should any of us in the union branch office not also be in the hot seat? So I am the Marg

19 May, 2003 #69 TRL to work for outside companies Ironic isn't it... Heard today that TRL is to be formally allowed to work for outside companies even to the point of giving outside work priority over Telstra Bob Backway

05 May, 2003 #68 Re: This years cull being announced as I type G'day Bob, Don't feel too bad now that your ducking and weaving is coming to an end. As all the dudes who have left TRL over the last few years will vouch, Roger Pierson

28 Apr, 2003 #67 This years cull being announced as I type Hi x's, Just thought you may like to know that at this moment Paul Kirton is meeting with the unions to discuss budgetry changes and this years cull... *23 Bob Backway

27 Apr, 2003 #66 Walk in memory of Ian Lawson Forwarded from Peter Hicks... It is now one year since Ian Lawson died from Pancreatic Cancer. As you may know Ian and his family were keen walkers. Ian Bob Backway

17 Feb, 2003 #65 FW: Ed Sandbach Moran, Ian J

12 Feb, 2003 #64 ExTRLers Christmas Gathering Photos Go to the Photographs section at: http://www.coxhill.com/trlhistory/ Rick Coxhill b2515048

19 Dec, 2002 #63 Bernie Smiths farewell function Forwarded for your infomation... Dear All You are all invited to a Farewell Function for Bernie Smith who is retiring after working for Telstra for 34.3 years. Bob Backway

01 Dec, 2002 #62 Re: xTRL Christmas Gathering remember - when you reply to a message that you get as being a member of the yahoo group, it goes to the entire group!!!! ... From: Phil Phillip McIntosh

22 Nov, 2002 #61 Re: xTRL Christmas Gathering Hi Bob, I’ll be there and bring some salad. I’ve also passed it on to xCFN in case some of them missed it. Phil ... From: bobbackway Phil

21 Nov, 2002 #60 xTRL Christmas Gathering xTRL CHRISTMAS GATHERING The inaugural xTRL Christmas gathering is to be held at the Valley Reserve starting 12:15 pm on Friday 13 December. All xTRL staff are bobbackway

14 Nov, 2002 #59 FW: Announcement Moran, Ian J

21 Oct, 2002 #58 Core Networks and Access networks to merge Folks, Announced today at each groups section meeting: Bernie Smith is to retire January next. Bernies Section Core Networks (M1/1&2, M2G) are to merge with Bob Backway

20 Oct, 2002 #57 Farhand - Telstra Sale will water the bush - they've finally found Check this URL or watch Media watch at 1:45pm today on ABC TV. http://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/transcripts/071002_s2.htm You don't need conspiracy theories Bob Backway

07 Oct, 2002 #56 FW: Sad news Moran, Ian J

01 Oct, 2002 #55 Re: More on computers in TRL Mike, I thought it was interesting! Rick ... ______MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print Rick Coxhill

26 Aug, 2002 #54 Re: More on computers in TRL Hi Rick, Thanks for compiling this stuff. Makes very interesting reading. I think my bit below about PCM into the 160A is too wordy compared to the rest. You Michael Hunter

22 Aug, 2002 #53 Re: More on computers in TRL Thanks to all who supplied info. Below is what I have compiled so far which is just the raw text. Later, I will tidy it up with a few headings etc. Rick Rick Coxhill

20 Aug, 2002 #52 Re: More on computers in TRL All Mick correctly points out...... Where many non S&S branch people are getting confused is that there were two field trials at Windsor - The CCITT SS6 as Bob Backway

20 Aug, 2002 #51 Re: More on computers in TRL Hi All, I've just caught up with this thread, and others have already put in most of what I can remember, but here's a few snippets. 1. The trial at Windsor of Michael Hunter

20 Aug, 2002 #50 Jaycar Job Opportunity. All, there's a "Salesman Wanted" poster in the window/door/counter of the Jaycar shop near Springvale and Dandenong Rds. I guess you'd need to know what a Moran, Ian J

18 Aug, 2002 #49 Doug's aready rung me :) Forwarded from Ziggy... Dear colleagues, Following the resignation and recent departure of former group managing director, Gerry Moriarty, I have reviewed the Bob Backway

13 Aug, 2002 #48 FW: Message to TRL, H&I and W&W staff External recruitment - fyi. Moran, Ian J

05 Aug, 2002 #47 Re: History of Computing in TRL Rick, The original Fortran compiler for the 160A was a two pass compiler generating intermediate code that was read and executed by an interpreter. Virtually Mike Subocz

04 Aug, 2002 #46 Re: More on computers in TRL Thanks Evelyn. I have updated my information and will post the revised version soon. Rick Coxhill ... Rick Coxhill

30 Jul, 2002 #45 More on computers in TRL Thanks, Rick for starting us going on this subject. Mike Subocz said (in part): The computers involved with the IST model exchange were Honeywell Model 116 (or Evelyn Swenson

30 Jul, 2002 #44 Re: History of Computing in TRL Mike, Rick et al...... The computers that were used in the IST exchange went to Windsor initially and later StKilda and were ITT 1600. Mick Hunter is on this Bob Backway

29 Jul, 2002 #43 Re: History of Computing in TRL Mike, When you say "it was re-written by Arthur Thiess within the Labs" I presume you mean the compiler was rewritten? Also, we once discussed a photo of the Rick Coxhill

29 Jul, 2002 #42 Re: History of Computing in TRL A very good idea Rick. Should make some interesting reading when completed. ... From: b2515048 [mailto:rcoxhill@...] Sent: Wednesday, 24 July 2002 Mike Subocz

28 Jul, 2002 #41 Re: History of Computing in TRL Rick, is the message below the below you referenced today? It doesn't have an attachment and I can't find any messages with a relevant attachment. Also, do you Moran, Ian J

25 Jul, 2002 #40 Re: History of Computing in TRL The VS system was a mini with 900MB of disk. The main VS was located in the computer room M2 with a smaller system at 22 Winterton Road. The two systems were Bill Staley

24 Jul, 2002 #39 Re: History of Computing in TRL Bob, ... I will change the description to calculators as this is what HP called them. The first appeared in 1968. See: http://www.hpmuseum.org/ ... I was Rick Coxhill

24 Jul, 2002 #38 Re: History of Computing in TRL Bill, I forgot about the Gerber system, CPM systems and secure ID. Will add something. What was the Wang "VS" system? Rick Coxhill ... Rick Coxhill

24 Jul, 2002 #37 Re: History of Computing in TRL Glad to see work being done on History of Computing at TRL I don't know if the Gerber system which was used to produce phototools for printed wiring boards and Bill Staley

23 Jul, 2002 #36 Re: History of Computing in TRL Rick et al, ... I thought the HP calculators didn't appear till about 1974? ... I would have thought it disappeared from the LABs in the early eighties at Bob Backway

23 Jul, 2002 #35 History of Computing in TRL Guys, I would appreciate if you could scan through the attached text and offer any comments. Regards Rick Coxhill ... History of Computing in TRL b2515048

23 Jul, 2002 #34 Fw: [Dachshund_Friends_2] pc troubles....;-)) ... From: kennel Decibels To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2002 6:58 AM Subject: [Dachshund_Friends_2] pc troubles....;-)) Time Bill Staley

29 Jun, 2002 #33 Re: Peter Duke Leaving - Function 27 May Bob, thanks for the invite, regret i was unable to attend. best regards. dick ... From: "Bob Backway" To: Dick Fancis

29 May, 2002 #32 Peter Duke Leaving - Function 27 May Forwarded from #TRL ALL.... Peter Duke has decided to retire from working at Telstra for nearly a lifetime (46.5 years). If you would like to attend his Bob Backway

22 May, 2002 #31 FW: DEATH OF JACK REEN, FORMER TRL RADIO ENGINEER AT 82 YEARS OF AGE Moran, Ian J

12 May, 2002 #30 URGENT: Lunch at Nottinghill Hotel Friday 19 April for Barry Gilbe Apologies for the short notice! Lunch at Nottinghill Hotel Friday 19 April for Barry Gilbert Bob Bob Backway

17 Apr, 2002 #29 Windows on the battlefield BlankThought this was interesting. http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99992005 Bill Bill Staley

20 Mar, 2002 #28 and another What does Anthony Stevens' wife and Ansett employees have in common? They've both been fucked by the Big Kangaroo phil mcintosh

19 Mar, 2002 #27 Re: Spam Increase I average 1 or 2 items per month. I have not seen any increase in recent times, but last December I received 11 items and none since. My other mailbox Bill Staley

19 Mar, 2002 #26 Barry Gilbert left/ Environmental Chambers X's Two news items: 1. After a long battle with TRL management and losing his appeal Barry Gilbert officially departed TRL on Tuesday 20 March at 5.30 pm. Bob Backway

19 Mar, 2002 #25 Re: Spam Increase Interestingly, I have several Yahoo accounts. The one under my name is a member of this group and get's stuff all spam. Another one in the name of an alias and phil mcintosh

19 Mar, 2002 #24 Re: Spam Increase Mick et al, I have two addresses - my TRL one and my hotmail one. I use the hotmail one for all my private corresspondence such as this list and other lists Bob Backway

19 Mar, 2002 #23 Spam Increase Hi All, I'm on Bigpond Home and until 3 months or so ago, my email was relatively spam-free, maybe 1 or 2 per week. In the last three months there has been a mick_hunter_au

19 Mar, 2002 #22 New file uploaded to xTRLTechos Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the xTRLTechos group. File : [email protected]

13 Mar, 2002 #21 New Speed Cameras Subject: FW: Full List of Permanent Speed Cameras in Victoria This list has more cameras listed than previous list and shows future locations. More important Bob Backway

14 Feb, 2002 #20 Re: Urgent: Legionella bacteria found at Monash TRL site Bob, Thanks for the info. There were at least 30 'visitors' including myself last Friday for the Parkie, Barnie, Lynch send off in M8. Some were not ex mike crarey

14 Feb, 2002 #19 Urgent: Legionella bacteria found at Monash TRL site Folks, I've been asked officially to pass Pauls message on. If you could contact X's who may not be on this list but who have visited TRL in the last month Bob Backway

13 Feb, 2002 #18 Re: 3 more leaving, 1 fighting and rumor 1 destroyed Actually, Hugh's weight loss is due to a strict diet and exercise that his is on. I spoke to him before Xmas and he told me all about it. However, he does not Rick Coxhill

05 Feb, 2002 #17 3 more leaving, 1 fighting and rumor 1 destroyed 1. Forward from B Smith mail to TRL ALL: Later this month, Steve Barnett, Steve Parkinson and Adrian Lynch will be leaving TRL. To recognise their Bob Backway

04 Feb, 2002 #16 Re: Rumors At the Xmas party, Hugh looked really thin. Everybody at our table were amazed. It looked like he had lost heaps of weight very quickly. Could it be a medical Phil Murrell

04 Feb, 2002 #15 Re: Rumors Bob, Thanks for keeping everyone in touch...maybe in a year or so X techo's like myself will not be able to relate to the politics anymore. But this is very mike crarey

03 Feb, 2002 #14 Rumors After months of boring quietness in TRL two interesting rumors have travelled like wild fire around the labs today: 1. Hughe's gone - not going, leaving, Bob Backway

31 Jan, 2002 #13 Collin Block Leaving Friday! [Relayed from Lex] All, After approximately 35 years of valued service to the PMG/Telecom/Telstra, Colin Block will be leaving us on Friday 1st February. Colin Bob Backway

29 Jan, 2002 #12 TRL 2001 Xmas function Photos available http://www.coxhill.com/trlhistory/photographs/default.htm ______Join the world’s largest e-mail Rick Coxhill

20 Dec, 2001 #11 (no subject) I have placed some new photos on my web page. http://www.coxhill.com/trlhistory They include Jells Park 1977~1985, some other people & buildings. Rick Coxhill Rick Coxhill

19 Dec, 2001 #10 (no subject) Folks, Mike Crarey is leaving on Friday, sorry about the short notice. A morning tea to wish Mike all the best is on: Date: Friday 21st December 2001 Time: Bob Backway

18 Dec, 2001 #9 Thanks for welcome BlankHello to all my friends, great to catch up again. I will try to make Noel's morning tea on the 12th. I will watch the posts and keep in contact. Bill Bill Staley

05 Dec, 2001 #8 Noels Leaving - Morning tea Folks, Here are the details for Noel. I've now been told he's leaving on the 12th December. "After a total of 40 years in TRL, Noel Wolstencroft is finishing Bob Backway

04 Dec, 2001 #7 Various bits of news As we go into that dreaded pre xmas period: Rumors: 1. Another 30 are to go after xmas. Yes I know we were told that the next ones weren't till next financial Bob Backway

04 Dec, 2001 #6 You know you're living in the 00's when... You know you're living in the 00's when: - 1. You try to enter your password on the microwave. 2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years. 3. You Bob Backway

13 Nov, 2001 #5 Some news Folks, From the latest staff consultation meeting: 1 Complaints from M2 people that fire alarms still not heard and various other problems. - Don't they know Bob Backway

31 Oct, 2001 #4 G'day from Brian Booth G'day to all in the group. Hope to hear from you all on a regular basis. BrianBooth@...

30 Oct, 2001 #3 2001 Darwin Awards These are the new ones!! 2001 THE DARWIN AWARDS It's that time again! The awards this year are classic. These awards are given each year to bestow upon (the Bob Backway

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