I hear from very reliable sources, that on announcement of the possible sale of Qantas, Nancy was on the phone to one G Dixon, who received a bollocking that only Nancy could give, and one GD spent some time trying to convince her that it was the best outcome for the company, she would not have a bar of it, and made her feelings very plain, no, make that extremely plain, and one GD was quite shaken, (though resolute). The Matriarch had spoken, nobody but nobody was going to sell her beloved Rat, and she made it plain to anybody in the business with whom she came in contact. Her delight at the failure was second to none, and as Nancy had the ear of many a politician, ???!!!! in the most honest way, (no bribes from her), just a earful, regarding the Aviation Industry, and her special interests like GA and her concern of the treatment of QF engineers she was one powerful lady,in the nicest possible way. All who can turn up for the funeral, please do so, she had all your interests at heart, and deserves a fitting farewell. Fly peacefully little lady.