Hello All, I trust you and your families are safe and healthy. Just wanting to provide an update on where we are and what is happening with the Qld Branch committee during the current restrictions. We were able to hold our 2020 AGM at Easts Leagues Club in March prior to restrictions on public meetings....
13th April 2020
The Queensland Branch of the ACA held its AGM at the Easts Leagues Club in Brisbane on the 16th March 2020. A modest turnout enjoyed the hospitality of the impressive club. Murry McCormick led proceedings and the following members were voted onto the Branch Committee for 2020:
23rd March 2020
To close out 2019, the ACA Queensland Branch Committee organised a Brisbane River dinner cruise aboard the Kookaburra Queen. Click through to read the full report and check out some photos from the evening's festivities.
20th January 2020
The ACA Queensland Branch were privileged to have Marilyn Lewis, a world expert on Cathodic Protection, give a talk on CP Interference.
12th November 2019
A large group of corrosionists and their families attended the catered event on a beautiful evening in a historic setting in what is becoming a fixture on the Queensland Branch event calendar.
11th November 2019
On Wednesday the 28th of August, Qld Branch members and guests were treated to an engaging afternoon at the Port of Brisbane. The sell-out event got off to a flying start with attendees greeted by local legend Peter on arrival. Peter, who has allegedly worked at the Port for 10,000 years, was our tour guide and...
9th September 2019
The Queensland branch of the ACA was treated to a technical talk on how concrete and steel assets’ lives can be extended by Polyurea barrier coating systems. Bryant Wells is the Technical Manager of Liquimix, a local manufacturer of Polyurea and associated systems. Polyureas are increasingly used to protect wastewater treatment plants, potable water reservoirs, mining equipment, and...
1st August 2019
I wish to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Murry McCormick and I have been elected as the new Queensland Branch President for the coming year. I have benefited greatly from my membership of our organisation over the past 30 years. It is the benefits of membership that I wish to share...
26th March 2019
The Queensland branch of the ACA held their 2019 AGM at the Beenleigh Rum Distillery after the tour on Monday 18 March 2019. It was pleasing to see a good turnout and interest from younger ACA members. The proceedings were opened with Nick Doblo bowing out as branch president after two years. Office bearers elected were Murry McCormick...
19th March 2019
Australia alone commands a Superyacht industry to the tune of $1.9 billion per annum from which many operators and suppliers earn a living
26th February 2019
Fierce competition as some folk's inner ‘Shark’ came to play. Points may or may not have been added up.
12th December 2018
ACA Queensland Branch go to Gaol! The Boggo Road Gaol hosted Queensland corrosionists and partners on the 5th December. Members travelled from the Gold Coast and Townsville to enjoy an unusual setting. The historic landmark dominated the Brisbane skyline for many years. It was in operation for 109 years transitioning from remand, short-term to maximum...
6th December 2017
1 November 2017 The WA Branch’s technical programme for the year culminated with a visit to Microanalysis Australia’s facilities in East Perth hosted by Lead Consulting Scientist Nimue Pendragon and Analytical Scientist Owen Carpenter. The evening began with a delectable spread of canapes and beverages before proceeding with a tour of the laboratory and its...
4th December 2017
Bronze age relics and cricket The Queensland ACA branch hosted Ian McLeod on the 9th November 2017 at the home of Queensland Cricket – the “Gabba.” [envira-gallery id=”3669″] Ian’s animated style drew a roomful of corrosionists and supporters to hear a fascinating tale of his recent scientific discoveries on a bronze age archaeological site in...
26th November 2017
[envira-gallery id=”1739″] Dedicated corrosionists visit Ionode in Brisbane. – Wayne Thompson Ionode is a unique company manufacturing a very important piece of equipment in daily use around the world in the fight against corrosion. Ionode has been manufacturing pH probes since 1972. The range was awe inspiring with small, yet robust units being manufactured at...
30th April 2017