During the low grade Cyclone Carlos episode in Darwin , word went out in the Health Department to find somebody who could do sign language like that seen in the media conferences dominated by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh , which boosted her ratings no end.
The idea was that a sign language exponent standing next to Chief Minister Paul Henderson would convey information to those hard of hearing about the blow. Thankfully, nobody was provided , so hordes of deaf people , some on crutches- especially that prominent nurseryman who recently underwent a rebore and oil change, trembling with fear , were not seen fleeing to the mountains when Paul Henderson announced on TV that it was the biggest event in 500 years!
