On SeptemEiffel registered a patent 'for a new configuration allowing the construction of metal supports and pylons capable of exceeding a height of 300 metres'. The tower project was a bold extension of this principle up to a height of 300 metres - equivalent to the symbolic figure of 1000 feet. It was to be designed like a large pylon with four columns of lattice work girders, separated at the base and coming together at the top, and joined to each other by more metal girders at regular intervals. Selected from among 107 projects, it was that of Gustave Eiffel, an entrepreneur, Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier, both engineers, and Stephen Sauvestre, an architect, that was accepted.Įmile Nouguier and Maurice Koechlin, the two chief engineers in Eiffel's company, had the idea for a very tall tower in June 1884. The wager was to ' study the possibility of erecting an iron tower on the Champ-de-Mars with a square base, 125 metres across and 300 metres tall'. The department said it would not be making further comment.The plan to build a tower 300 metres high was conceived as part of preparations for the World's Fair of 1889.īolting the joint of two crossbowmen.(c): Collection Tour Eiffel The ABC asked the Education Department about its policy on teachers consuming alcohol at events where students were present, and whether the conduct of other teachers was also being investigated.

'We have spoken to the victim who does not wish to make a formal complaint.'

'The Education Department reported an incident to police that occurred on … at a regional school event,' they said.

'The department is not in a position to provide further details.'Ī WA Police spokesperson confirmed they were made aware of concerns over an alleged incident at the school ball. 'A staff member has been suspended, and an investigation is taking place,' Ms Rodgers said. While the department declined to release details, the allegations are understood to stem from the teacher being visibly intoxicated during the event and acting inappropriately.Įducation Department director-general Lisa Rodgers confirmed the incident was being investigated. The teacher is understood to have been suspended shortly after an alleged incident at the function, which was held in the South West region, earlier this year.

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