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I've heard that John Anderson is expected to announce his resignation today as both Minister of Transport and National Party leader? Anybody else heard this?
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Wonder if Geoff Dixon will eventually give the "Minister for Qantas" a nice, cushy highly-paid job for all his hard work for them in the past?
Funny thing is, Channel 7 reported that one of the reasons he's stepping down is due to health issues, and that he's been told by his doctor to limit the amount of flying he does. So, say, a gift of free travel on QF for the rest of his life isn't going to be much use to him.
Oops, I think my cynicism is showing.
Funny thing is, Channel 7 reported that one of the reasons he's stepping down is due to health issues, and that he's been told by his doctor to limit the amount of flying he does. So, say, a gift of free travel on QF for the rest of his life isn't going to be much use to him.
Oops, I think my cynicism is showing.
No great loss.
He is also responsible for this airport security mess we now have, hope the next bloke is a little better. (Not holding my breath)
Any ideas on what disease he may have that would have a doctor suggest he limit his flying??
He is also responsible for this airport security mess we now have, hope the next bloke is a little better. (Not holding my breath)
Any ideas on what disease he may have that would have a doctor suggest he limit his flying??
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In fairness probably a nice guy.
In reality an inadequate Transport Minister.
Whilst Vaile is the obvious new Nats leader, who will the Transport Minister be? Let us hope someone who sees through the vested interests better than Anderson has.
(I get the feeling this is related to the forthcoming 'everything must go' Telstra sale. Now if only they would sell off Howard on Ebay)
In reality an inadequate Transport Minister.
Whilst Vaile is the obvious new Nats leader, who will the Transport Minister be? Let us hope someone who sees through the vested interests better than Anderson has.
(I get the feeling this is related to the forthcoming 'everything must go' Telstra sale. Now if only they would sell off Howard on Ebay)
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In his own words,
At least now we know what he really thinks of certain aviation personalities.
I have for some years suffered from a medical condition - a debilitating but thankfully benign prostate condition.
Dicky choices.
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In reply to someones question about why Drs don't want him to fly.
Its probly to reduce the radiation to his prostate so it doesn't become cancerous, or if it is already, get worse.
My 2 cents.
Its probly to reduce the radiation to his prostate so it doesn't become cancerous, or if it is already, get worse.
My 2 cents.
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Charlie Jones MP
"Minister for Trains"
At the time, together with the Director of the "Department of Aviation" (Charles Halton (do a google search for info on him)) was a time which most of us that are still about would rather forget. It was tragic.
Charlie Jones
I remember a huge meeting at the Bankstown Town Hall one w/e which had many industry leaders speak. It ended with a vote of no confidence in Halton. It was the days when the DofA replaced the good old DCA. He had a noted dislike for everything that displayed the DCA logo. The story goes that he called workers out on a w/e once to remove a DCA sign on a fence at Tulla....!!
Pity the industry is no longer united like it was back then...
"Minister for Trains"
At the time, together with the Director of the "Department of Aviation" (Charles Halton (do a google search for info on him)) was a time which most of us that are still about would rather forget. It was tragic.
Charlie Jones
I remember a huge meeting at the Bankstown Town Hall one w/e which had many industry leaders speak. It ended with a vote of no confidence in Halton. It was the days when the DofA replaced the good old DCA. He had a noted dislike for everything that displayed the DCA logo. The story goes that he called workers out on a w/e once to remove a DCA sign on a fence at Tulla....!!
Pity the industry is no longer united like it was back then...