Copy of a letter from John & Carol Richard to The Australian Newspaper

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9th January, 2000.

The Editor,
Australian Newspaper
FAX 9288 2824

Dear Sir,
 It's official - the Great Divide between city and country really does exist.  Weekend Australian 8-9 January has Acting PM John Anderson astride his rock with his satellite phone.  The accompanying caption in the city edition informatively  advises us the handset cost approximately $3800, activation fee $200, plus $40 per month.

The country edition waffles about a Country Wide Pack cost $200 plus $40 per month. Perhaps JA's minders thought we might be shocked that our National Party leader is advocating spending $4000 to make up for losing our mobile telephony lifeline, i.e. analogue service in the bush.

We are shocked and deeply hurt by your apparent apathy, Mr Acting PM.

Sincerely,

JOHN and CAROL RICHARD