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NQTV News May 1982
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TitleNQTV News May 1982SummaryCollection of NQTV News stories from May 1982.ContentsNews story about the demolition of the Hollis Hopkins building, which people squatted in to protest its eventual demolition -- News story Ron Grant, who was a distance runner that attempted to run from Cairns to Townsville. Grant was attempting to break his record of four days and five minutes and was tasked with “delivering a personal greeting from Alderman Ron Davis to Alderman Mike Reynolds” -- News story about the completion of Ron Grant’s run from Cairns to Townsville. Grant beat his personal best by approximately three hours and raised $5,000 for a charity -- Interview with Ron Grant -- News story and interview with John Wakeling, who was fighting to preserve the Victoria Bridge -- News story about a house fire in South Townsville, which killed a mother and her daughter. A five-month-old child survived -- News story about a railway accident at the Townsville Railway Station -- News story about a Frenchman, who “turned the rifle on himself” after being pursued by police. Included an interview fragment with one of the pursuing police after the incident, who was unnerved by the situation -- News story about the Frenchman, who the police suspected would commit a “shooting rampage in the area” -- News story about Minatome, whose uranium operations were being protested by bike-riders -- News story about RAAF military exercises being conducted in Townsville -- News story about a military ceremony that was being conducted by the 1st BattalionCorporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4020667CreditsPresenters: David Fidler, John Hurst ; reporters: Sally Begbie, Rick Anderton, Graham Lever, Craig BurgessOriginal Format 3/4 inch video tape cassetteCollation1 video file (MP4) (11 minutes) : digital ; 454MBDate1982ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1982
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CollectionNorth Queensland Television Collection
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Restrictions On UseNo permissions granted for reuse. Contact Townsville Citylibraries Local History Collection for reproduction requests.Content GovernanceReasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and permissability of content. We will respond to feedback in a timely manner.
NQTV News May 1982 (1982). Townsville City Council, accessed 25/03/2025, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/21969
