b'1992Les passes awayIn November, Sir Leslie Thiesspasses away. It is difficult to think of a Queenslander who has left a greater legacy for their state, or their country.Indonesian training facilityThiess establishes the Balikpapan Training and Development Centre(now known as the Balikpapan Support Facility) in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, to overcome a shortage of skilled local labour. The facility becomes one of the largest in the country and personnel receive Australian TAFE qualifications. This initiative is now being expanded and replicated across Thiess through the Thiess Institute.Sangatta Coal Mine, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, c. 2016.66'