Australia was once guardian of the Ohm. (plus some humorous fees)

[intabits]

While perusing their site, I was surprised to see that Australia's National Measurement Institute was for a time, the world's custodian of the Ohm.




Elsewhere, in their amusement section, I found this collection of gems:-



I would have thought $3270 for measuring a resistor would be more than enough, but no, they need that extra 33 cents.
They are after all, masters of precision - they are able to determine the fee to 3ppm.

[lowimpedance]

I would have thought $3270 for measuring a resistor would be more than enough, but no, they need that extra 33 cents.
They are after all, masters of precision - they are able to determine the fee to 3ppm.

lol

 The Australian "gov.mt" are always up for a laugh , usually when not trying to !.

[Vtile]

It might not be the coincidence that the AC/DC is from Australia after all.

[chickenHeadKnob]

It might not be the coincidence that the AC/DC is from Australia after all.

Acca-Dacca were noted for doing " dirty deeds done dirt cheap" I don't see the connection.