Smooth Traffic Ahead for Keith Henderson

"It is a great pleasure to place on record the debt of gratitude that we as individuals, and the Bureau as an organisation, owe to Keith", the Director said. His career spanned a time of remarkable development, and Keith had guided the technological expansion of the Bureau through what, at this point in its history, had been its period of greatest progress. Dr Zillman said Keith was also instrumental in obtaining Government approval for an increased capital program. thus ensuring the Bureau's technological development over the next five years or so.

The Director also paid particular tribute to his achievements during his three years as ADM, saying he should feel great satisfaction from his accomplishments in the role during what could be considered a difficult time.

Dr Zillman said Keith's departure was an occasion for considerable sorrow and regret, and anyone who had worked closely with him would appreciate the gruelling roles he had so successfully filled. He had made an outstanding contribution to the Bureau during a time of ever-increasing responsibilities and activities and had performed with dedication, professionalism and great distinction.

In response, Mr Henderson said he had been fortunate to be involved in a remarkable range of activities and innovative scientific and technological developments. He was grateful for the many opportunities to travel both within Australia and overseas, and to members of the Facilities Branch for being helpful and good to work with.

He hoped to maintain the level of warm friendships established during his time with the organisation, although his one regret was that pressures of duty had restricted the time he had been able to spend with staff.

Mr Henderson told the large group in attendance that a further debt he owed to the Bureau was the fact that he had met his wife Dagmar during this time—even though they both worked within the organisation for 15 years before meeting each other!

Keith and his colleagues enjoyed a number of "send-offs", including a Chinese banquet at the Golden Village restaurant in Melbourne.

Bureau of Meteorology