Today's Crikey reports that the Governor of Queensland has sent messages of support to the communities affected by Cyclone Larry.
Here are two of the seven. The others are identical in format. Can you pick the differences?
Message to the Mayor and Community of Atherton Shire Council
My husband Michael and I extend to you and all of the people of the Atherton Shire our heartfelt warm wishes and support at this time of profound loss and hardship.
It is impossible for us to understand the devastating impact of Cyclone Larry on the lives and livelihoods of those affected by this disaster, or how we – and all Australians - might assist with the practical hardships that you face.
May I acknowledge and commend the efforts of everyone working so hard to deal with these desperate circumstances. I am confident, however, as Queenslanders, that your deep sense of community spirit will come to the fore and overcome this adversity.
Message to the Mayor and Community of Cairns
My husband Michael and I extend to you and all of the people of Cairns our heartfelt warm wishes and support at this time of profound loss and hardship.
It is impossible for us to understand the devastating impact of Cyclone Larry on the lives and livelihoods of those affected by this disaster, or how we – and all Australians - might assist with the practical hardships that you face.
May I acknowledge and commend the efforts of everyone working so hard to deal with these desperate circumstances. I am confident, however, as Queenslanders, that your deep sense of community spirit will come to the fore and overcome this adversity.
This has set me thinking about the role of the Vice-Regal representatives in Australia.
Apart from ex-Governor Butler in Tasmania most vice-regal representatives have latterly kept a very low profile. Even the Queen's man in Canberra, Major General Jeffrey, seems to have kept or been kept out of the limelight recently. His website suggests that he may only have attended the Commonwealth Games on two days, whereas Mr Howard to judge from his website managed to fit at least five trips into his busy schedule. Not that the GG has been resting on his laurels: he has visited the cyclone affected areas of North Qld and has hosted a cultural event for diplomats at which he demonstrated a degree of nimbleness well beyond Mr Howard's capabilities:
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Governor John Landy of Victoria has rarely been short of a photo opportunity. To give him his due, these have never looked "manufactured" but were a natural extension of his existing lifestyle.
In fact, with a couple of exceptions, there has been a good crop over recent decades, particularly at Yarralumla. The stand out champion was Sir William Deane -- casting wattle on troubled Swiss waters being his masterstroke and a vision that will live with many Aussies forever.
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