❓ A Western Australian parliamentary Question on Notice from 2000 inquires about the sale of machinery, including its origin, purchasers, revenue generated, and where the funds were deposited. The Minister's response details the purchasers and items, confirms the machinery wasn't solely from Midland Workshops or regional depots, states the sale raised $20,167, and that Westrail retained the funds.
AnsweredQoN 16Legislative Council
QuestionView source ↗
(1) What machinery was sold? (2) Was all the machinery ex Midland Workshop s? (3) Was any of the machinery from regional railway depots? (4) Who purchased the material? (5) How much did the sale raise? (6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
17 October 2000
Response time
70 days
(1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
(2) Was all the machinery ex Midland Workshop s? (3) Was any of the machinery from regional railway depots? (4) Who purchased the material? (5) How much did the sale raise? (6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
(3) Was any of the machinery from regional railway depots? (4) Who purchased the material? (5) How much did the sale raise? (6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
(4) Who purchased the material? (5) How much did the sale raise? (6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
(5) How much did the sale raise? (6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
(6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
(2) Was all the machinery ex Midland Workshop s? (3) Was any of the machinery from regional railway depots? (4) Who purchased the material? (5) How much did the sale raise? (6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
(3) Was any of the machinery from regional railway depots? (4) Who purchased the material? (5) How much did the sale raise? (6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
(4) Who purchased the material? (5) How much did the sale raise? (6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
(5) How much did the sale raise? (6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
(6) Was it paid to the Consolidated Fund or retained by Westrail? Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
Answered on 17 October 2000 The Minister Replied: (1)&(4) G Dewhurst - Tough pedestal drill, Avery clockface scales. M Fiora - Scantool linisher, Taylor Hobson pantograph engraver. F L Large - Waldon grinding attachment. J Russell - Spot light. K P Morrell - Vice drill, Drumright drum lifter. D L Smith - Vercus lathe, Spray paint booth, Two Hilti hammer drills. J P Gregson - Radial arm drill, Universal milling machine, Enterprise lathe, Salter clockface scales. Q P Metals Pty Ltd - Four Rita pedestal fans, Six metre container. T Downs - Taylor Hobson grinder. N Blakely - Ramset JP50 nail gun. R I Hicks - Wooden work bench with vice. G B Tomlin - Briggs and Stratton generator. C D Dodd - Anvil and stand, Galaxy buff wheel, Genie pallet lifter. (2)-(3) No. (5) $20 167. (6) Retained by Westrail.
Explore WA Government Data
Search the full archive in the free dashboard, or query programmatically via API.
Explore more
Government Gazette
Appointments, regulatory notices, planning changes.
Hansard
Debates, questions, speeches and sentiment.
Tabled Papers
Reports and documents tabled in Parliament.
Committees
Committee profiles and recent reports.
Regulations
Subsidiary legislation with filters and summaries.
Bills
Proposed laws and parliamentary progress.
Acts
Current WA legislation and summaries.
Explanatory Memoranda
Bills with EMs (text/PDF) available.
Members
MP profiles, party breakdown and rankings.
Pollie Rankings
Data-driven rankings across 19 categories.
Amendment Chains
Track how schemes and regulations evolve over time.