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1. www.technologyreview.com › 2024/06/26 › 1093692Learning from catastrophe | MIT Technology Review

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Rational Accidents: Reckoning with Catastrophic Technologies. John Downer. MIT PRESS, 2024. While John Downer would likely agree with that sentiment, his new book, Rational Accidents, makes a...

2. barrie.ctvnews.ca › midland-in-mourning-after-lossMidland in mourning after loss of long-time councillor Jim Downer

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   5 days ago · The Town of Midland is in mourning after the sudden loss of a local political titan who spent decades working in public service. According to the Town, current councillor Jim Downer passed away...

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4. www.arbormemorial.ca › en › burkeShawna Marie Downer | Obituary | Sharing Memories

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   Jun 20, 2024 · DOWNER: Shawna. May 22nd, 1953 - June 20th, 2024. It is with very heavy hearts that we share the news of the peaceful passing of Shawna Downer, cherished by many at the age of 71. She was the daughter of Ken and Shirley Barr (deceased), and is survived by her brother Mike in Campbellford.

5. www.barrietoday.com › local-news › breaking-news'Legendary' former Midland mayor, current town councillor ...

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   6 days ago · Well-known municipal politician and businessman Jim Downer has died. "Jim selflessly served the Midland community with pride and distinction for almost 30 years as a dedicated community leader," Midland Mayor Bill Gordon said. "Jim’s service to Midland is legendary.

6. www.britannica.com › biography › Alexander-DownerAlexander Downer | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 9, 2024 · Alexander Downer (born September 9, 1951, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Liberal Party politician who led his party for a brief period in 1994–95 and who served as minister of foreign affairs (1996–2007) and as Australia’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom (2014–18).

7. www.barrietoday.com › local-news › downer-rememberedDowner remembered as always having town's 'best interests' at ...

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   6 days ago · Gord McKay defeated Downer to become the town's mayor in 2010. As a councillor during the previous term, McKay remembered then-Mayor Downer as a team player. “He was very quiet,” said McKay. “Jim didn’t really jump into a lot of issues confronting the town, but he thoughtfully reflected on them and he was there with a good vote.

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   Who was John Downer?

   • John Downer, son of John Downer and Maria Phillips , was born in about 1819 in Brighstone, Isle of Wight. He was baptised on 3 January 1819 in Brighstone, Isle of Wight. He married Jane Whittington on 25 March 1843 at St Peter's church, Shorwell, Isle of Wight. He died in about September 1902 on the Isle of Wight.

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   Who was Jim Downer?

   • The Town of Midland is in mourning after the sudden loss of a local political titan who spent decades working in public service. According to the Town, current councillor Jim Downer passed away this morning. Downer was a familiar face throughout the community, having served as a councillor, deputy mayor and mayor.

   Midland in mourning after loss of long-time councillor Jim Downer

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   Who is Alexander Downer?

   • Alexander Downer (born September 9, 1951, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia) is an Australian Liberal Party politician who led his party for a brief period in 1994–95 and who served as minister of foreign affairs (1996–2007) and as Australia’s high commissioner to the United Kingdom (2014–18). Downer came from a well-connected political family.

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   Who is Downer?

   • Downer is an Australasian company that had already been involved in operations and maintenance of Three Waters for Horowhenua for 20 years. Downer designs, builds and sustains assets, infrastructure and facilities and is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.

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9. www.transdev.com.au › press-release › transdev-andTransdev and John Holland to run world’s largest tram network

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   5 days ago · Transdev and John Holland are contracted to operate 20 light rail networks globally, including four Australian light rail networks in Sydney, Parramatta, Canberra and Adelaide. They also operate, as a joint venture, the largest bus contract in Australia in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, providing 49 million passengers trips with more than 1.4m scheduled route services in 2023.