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VP50 file 1
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TitleVP50 file 1SummaryIncomplete news stories reporting VP Day’s 50th anniversary celebrations in Townsville.ContentsIncomplete news report of Fatuna Fatuana Choir group from Vanuatu joining Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day celebrations in Townsville -- Incomplete news report of history of Japanese air raids on Townsville, history of arms manufacture -- Incomplete news report of Australian soldiers fighting in Papua New Guinea alongside villagers (“Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels”) during World War II -- Incomplete news report of sailing of lagatoi boats built off Magnetic Island -- Incomplete news report of “Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels” veterans calling for proper compensation for their efforts in aiding Australian soldiers in World War II -- Incomplete news report of VP50 celebrations -- Incomplete news report of VP50 commemorations at Townsville State High School with past and present students -- Stock footage of VP50 celebrations in Townsville -- Incomplete news report of veterans’ parade through Townsville for VP50 -- Incomplete news report of the women in World War II -- Stock footage of memorial held at a high school -- Incomplete news report of cleaning up after VP50 -- Incomplete news report of 24th squadron RAAF flight sergeant Maxwell Kemp Russell memorial; airmen of Australia, USA, Britain, Netherlands honoured at wreath laying at Jezzine Barracks; friendship agreement between Townsville and Chinese city of ChangshuCorporate AuthorNetwork TenVideo File Name4024739CreditsReporter: Candice SgroiReporter: Kim SkubrisReporter: Kristen DevittReporter: David SalmonCollation1 video file (MP4) (25 minutes) : digital ; 837MBDateAugust 1995ImprintTownsville : Network Ten, 1995
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VP50 file 1 (August 1995). Townsville City Council, accessed 21/04/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/20259
