NATIONAL MEMORIALS ORDINANCE 1928
SUBSECTION 8A (1)
NAMING OF THE DIVISION OF CANBERRA AIRPORT AND SCHERGER DRIVE
I, Jamie Edward Briggs, Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development pursuant to subsection 8A(1) of the National Memorials Ordinance 1928, hereby:
- determine the name of:
Canberra Airport
for that division of the Australian Capital Territory as shown on the attached location Plan 1, and currently identified as rural blocks 587, 594, 595, 614 and 660 in the District of Majura, ACT.
2. determine the name of the hatched area as shown on the attached Plan 2 and currently identified as Fairbairn Avenue and Glenora Drive, Majura, ACT, to be:
Scherger Drive,
the origin and significance of the names being described in attached schedule.
The naming comes into operation upon the date of publication of this notice in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. Section 8B of the National Memorials Ordinance 1928 provides that if notice in writing objecting wholly or in part to the determination is lodged with the Minister within twenty one days of the date of publication of this notice in the Gazette, the Minister shall forthwith refer the determination or the part of the determination objected to, to the Canberra National Memorials Committee for a determination by the Committee.
Dated this 22nd day of January 2014.
Hon Jamie Briggs MP
Assistant Minister for Infrastructure
and Regional Development
SCHEDULE
NAME | ORIGIN | SIGNIFICANCE |
CANBERRA AIRPORT | Canberra Airport | The Canberra Airport is an important built asset to the ACT. It is increasingly becoming the first experience visitors have when coming to Canberra. Overseas dignitaries such as the Queen, President of the United States of America and other high profile foreign visitors disembark at Canberra Airport on their way to the National Capital. The area is widely recognised by local residents and visitors as ‘Canberra Airport’. |
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SCHERGER DRIVE | Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Rudolph William Scherger KBE, CB, DSO, AFC (1904-84) | Sir Frederick Scherger was the first Australian four-star RAAF officer. He entered Royal Military College Duntroon in 1921, served the Royal Australian Air Force as a senior officer during World War II, and rose to become Chief of the Air Staff from 1957 until 1961, and Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (forerunner of the role of Australia's Chief of the Defence Force) from 1961 until 1966. Following Sir Frederick Scherger’s retirement from uniform he chaired the Australian National Airlines Commission 1966-75 and the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation 1968-75 |
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Overview
The National Memorials Ordinance 1928 was enacted to provide for the naming and recognition of places of significance within the Australian Capital Territory. This legislation aims to address the need for commemorating significant individuals and events through the naming of geographical features and public spaces. Pursuant to subsection 8A(1) of this Ordinance, the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Jamie Edward Briggs, has determined the names of two key locations within the ACT. The division of Canberra Airport, located on rural blocks 587, 594, 595, 614, and 660 in the District of Majura, has been named 'Canberra Airport', recognising its importance as a primary gateway to the capital and a point of disembarkation for numerous high-profile visitors. The area currently identified as Fairbairn Avenue and Glenora Drive, Majura, has been named 'Scherger Drive', honouring Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Rudolph William Scherger, a distinguished officer who served the Royal Australian Air Force and held significant leadership roles within the military. The naming of these locations will take effect upon the publication of this notice in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. If objections are raised within twenty-one days, the matter will be referred to the Canberra National Memorials Committee for further determination.
Scope and Application
The National Memorials Ordinance 1928, as amended by this gazette, applies to the specific renaming of two geographical locations in the Australian Capital Territory. Pursuant to subsection 8A(1) of the Ordinance, the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development has determined that the division of Canberra Airport, previously identified by rural blocks 587, 594, 595, 614, and 660 in the District of Majura, will henceforth be known as the Division of Canberra Airport. Additionally, the hatched area currently identified as Fairbairn Avenue and Glenora Drive in Majura will be named Scherger Drive. The ordinance outlines the origin and significance of these names in the attached schedule, with the renaming taking effect from the date of publication in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette. This renaming is subject to any objections raised within twenty-one days of the gazette publication, in which case the matter will be referred to the Canberra National Memorials Committee for further determination. The Ordinance's application is confined to the Australian Capital Territory, with no stated exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds beyond the specific geographic areas mentioned.
Key Provisions
The National Memorials Ordinance 1928 includes specific provisions concerning the naming of certain areas in the Australian Capital Territory. Under subsection 8A(1), the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development has the authority to determine the names of particular divisions and areas. The Assistant Minister has named a division of the Australian Capital Territory, specifically rural blocks 587, 594, 595, 614, and 660 in the District of Majura, as Canberra Airport (subsection 8A(1)(a)). Additionally, the area currently identified as Fairbairn Avenue and Glenora Drive, Majura, has been named Scherger Drive (subsection 8A(1)(b)). These naming decisions are effective from the date of publication in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette.
The Act imposes certain obligations on the relevant parties concerning these naming determinations. Firstly, the Assistant Minister must publish the names in the Gazette, which makes them official. Secondly, section 8B stipulates that if there are objections to the naming determinations, these must be lodged with the Minister in writing within twenty-one days of the publication date. Upon receiving such objections, the Minister is required to refer the determination or the part of the determination objected to, to the Canberra National Memorials Committee for further consideration and a final determination by the Committee.
For breaches of the provisions of the National Memorials Ordinance 1928, there are specific civil and criminal consequences outlined. However, the document does not explicitly detail these penalties or consequences within the provided text. It is expected that further provisions in the Ordinance or related legislation would address these aspects, detailing potential fines, imprisonment terms, or other legal repercussions for non-compliance with the Act's requirements.