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NQTV News Wednesday 17th August 1988
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TitleNQTV News Wednesday 17th August 1988SummaryNQTV News Wednesday 17th August 1988.ContentsOne more cannabis loaded drum found -- Cairns shop fire -- Festival of Pacific Arts give indigenous people a forum to discuss social grievances and issues -- Aboriginal Affair secretary Charles Perkins labels sections of Townsville media as racist, calling out a Townsville Bulletin article -- Submission for national assistance to drought-stricken areas by Queensland, Federal government responds with interest rates -- National Farmers’ Federation calls for huge spending cuts in this month’s budget -- Townsville new rockpool development on the Strand, its stage used for Festival of Pacific Arts performances -- North Queensland Aboriginal Australians serving time in Cessnock prison participate in art program, their teacher in Townsville to showcase prisoners’ art -- Young cyclists after school in danger from traffic on upper Ross River Road -- Member for Cairns Keith De Lacy criticises Queerah meatworks for shutting down after only a four month season -- Junior roller skating -- Touch football -- North Queensland Rugby League administrators paid tribute to former Queensland Rugby League chairman Ron McAuliffe who died yesterday -- Weather report -- National Nine News opening -- Seven National News reportCorporate AuthorNQTVNine NetworkSeven NetworkVideo File Name4021388CreditsPresenter and reporter: Samantha Kume ; reporters: Peter Chapman, Gavin Alder, Jon Flynn, Paula Bycroft, Wes Crook, Sharyn Ghidella, Brian JeffsOriginal Format 1/2 inch video tape Beta camCollation1 video file (MP4) (25 minutes) : digital ; 994MBDate17th August 1988ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1988Cultural content warningPlease be aware that records may contain references to deceased people which may cause sadness or distress
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NQTV News Wednesday 17th August 1988 (17th August 1988). Townsville City Council, accessed 29/04/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/20964
