Noel Barrett took over from 'Mac' for awhile and was always interesting to talk to. Noel eventually left the Bureau but will always be remembered as being a good 'tech' who could also instruct. Reg Carter was from the same mould.

When it came to doing the observations (as the Observer (Radio)s used to do), Arthur Shirley, Aub Douglass, Bernie McCormick and Harry Alderdice come to mind. They were all good fun.

And, of course, the names of supervisors Kevin Lomas and Bruce Retallack are well-known to all 'techs', particularly so by those who got the call "wanted in the office" . . . cripes!

In more modern years, Paul Froude is a well known popular figure. I am indebted to him for the invaluable Training School records which he has provided at Appendix 2.

Observers (Radio) Course No 13, 1961, at Bowes Avenue, Niddrie, Victoria. Left to right, John MacDermott, Trevor Donald, Joe Grey, Jannes Keuken (crouching) Ray Clarke, Jack Byrne. (Photograph courtesy of Trevor Donald)

Observers (Radio) Course No 1, 1949. Left to right standing, Jack Jolly, Neville Franks, Neville McLeod; sitting, Les Williams, Dick Cohen, Max Hylton, Tom McGrath. (Photograph courtesy of Neville McLeod)

Technician-in-training 71-4, 1971. Left to right standing, Kim Briggs, Andy Alkemadem Laurie Porter, Chris Lord; sitting, Steve Courbêt, Bernie Keogh, Russell Brook, Bob Lazdins.

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