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Henderson, Keith (1926 - ) |
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| Born: 16 September 1926 Australia | ||
| Keith Henderson worked for the Postmaster-General's Department, 1942-1960, and the Bureau of Meteorology, 1960-1987, retiring as Assistant Director Facilities. He was involved in general planning, design and specification work connected with the World Weather Watch global telecommunication system (GTS), and the computerisation of the communications centre, through a computer-operated switching system. |
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| Joined the Postmaster-General's Department in 1942 as a technician in training and spent 18 years in the radio and telegraph engineering section, before joining the Bureau of Meteorology in 1960. Assistant Director Facilities, 1975-1987. Acted as Assistant Director Managment, 1979-1982. Fellow, Institute of Engineers, Australia. | ||
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