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- Merlene Crawford on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic It is great sadness, Bob, that you are leaving the airways. You made my afternoons. Please consider gracing the airways ... more
- Anna on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Dear Bob: I will miss your cheerful voice and down-to- earth approach on thought- provoking topics covered in your programs. ... more
- lee goodacre on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic its about time they pulled your kind off the air! haha..with ur filth and depravity haha..perth will miss the jugaunaut of ... more
- michael on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic sorry your gone bob ,you were a wealth of knowledge humour and always lifted my spirits,take care mate we will all miss you more
- Jack on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Bob, why you always do that? You give us the best and versatile show and then leave. You are the only one at 6PR with such ... more
- fergal on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic all the best mate your a real radio legend a great laugh but always got the important points across when it mattered have a ... more
- george on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic What a shame, a Great Radio Man, down to earth no bulls**t, Bob would have made a great Pollie, i for one will be sorry to ... more
- Simon on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Bob, will miss you on 6PR buddy, take care mate and enjoy your retirement. more
- cheryl on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic so going to miss you Bob more
- Brett Clements on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic I will miss your show Bob. Unfortunately I tuned into 6pr in the past 6 months and I loved every minute of you on air ... more
- Wayne on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Bob your retirement is a loss to the listeners. Your humour is second to none and is what I looked forward to daily. So far ... more
- chas robinson on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic listened to your dribble in Perth, Sydney all around OZ for years.Now in retirement in Phuket. At least you were on the ... more
- Miss Understood on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Poppy - my afternoons will never be the same again. I wish you nothing but luck with life and love. May the best of your ... more
- Norma Miller on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Oh! Bob how sad that you are going. I am coming from Cairns next week just to listen to you (and Howard) I am in shock that ... more
- Nigel Onamade on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic So sad to hear that you are leaving Bob. So who is going to take over the "grand father" role at the station now? Wishing ... more
- Maureen on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Bob you will be sorely missed in the afternoons. No one can take your place but I am sure that Ted will try hard good luck ... more
- Nancy Powell on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Bob Maumill, our family have been listening to you for many years and enjoyed it. I guess we don't expect you to stay on ... more
- Ross Bailey on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Dear Bob Have been listening to you for years, you will be surely missed, best wishes for the future and look forward to ... more
- Bazza on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Mr Maumill, came over from the UK 3 years ago and accidentally tuned to 6PR and have been avid listener since. Your show in ... more
- sandra on Bob Maumill hangs up the mic Hi Bob will miss your sexy voice in the afternoon and your great sense of humour. Goodluck in your retirement but please ... more
If we have to have a Princess, I like this one
I am a dead set Republican. Have been from the time I realized our Head of State was a foreigner.I was, as a young man, incensed that only members of the British Royal Family can, under our present constitution, occupy Australia’s highest office.
Having said that, the fire within me has abated somewhat and I no longer lose sleep over things I cannot change.
Which brings me to Princess Anne.
Queen Elizabeth’s daughter has often received bad press. Anne does not abide fools. Especially media fools, and her outspoken comments on press behavior and her aloof attitude and refusal to do what she once described as “stunts” to get press coverage, has meant a less than warm and enthusiastic portrayal of Princess Anne by most media organizations.
No glamorous front covers for style magazines, no true romance stories, no glitzy features. That kind of stuff is not for this Princess. Yet she remains stoically impressive. Princess Anne has never radiated warmth and good humour.
Those who come in contact with her as she carries out her regal duties, describe her as friendly, sincere, caring.
The Princess has been touring areas of Victoria which have been devastated by recent bushfires.
Her Royal Highness has drawn much favorable comment for the way in which she has interacted with people in those areas. So moved has she been by what she has seen, the Princess has made a personal donation from her own resources to the bushfire appeal.
I long for the day we become a republic with an Australian as our head of State.
In the mean time I take some comfort from knowing that despite the head line grabbing antics of some of the younger members of the House of Windsor.
Queen Elizabeth the Second and her daughter Princess Anne continue to fulfill their Royal duties with dignity and grace. And the visit of Princess Anne to the areas of Victoria ravaged by the recent fires is further evidence of that.
If we have to have a Princess, I like this one.
Blog comments
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the day australia becomes a republic will also be the most anti-climactic moment on record. the fact is it doesn't matter one iota to ordinary australians who the figurehead at the top is. the fact is, this system works great as it is and it is the envy of the world. why change that?
victor c. Friday 27 February, 2009 - 10:26 AM
