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NQTV News Monday 20th December 1982
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TitleNQTV News Monday 20th December 1982SummaryNQTV News Monday 20th December 1982.ContentsFragment of the NQTV segment “Tonight’s highlights” -- Advertisement for Best and Less -- Introduction to NQTV News -- News story about the reduction of the BAC to .05 -- News story about six sugar mills in North Queensland, which was to arrive a $10,000,000 loan from the Queensland Government -- News story about the creation of an Ansett flight between Perth, Alice Springs, and Townsville. Alderman Mike Reynolds flew on the inaugural flight and rode a camel in Alice Springs. With this air link, Ansett was collaborating with Western Australia’s ministry of tourism to promote North Queensland -- News story about the increase of bread prices in North Queensland. Bread cost roughly $0.15 more in Townsville than in Brisbane -- News story about a man in Cairns who drowned following an accident -- News story about Tony Mooney, who cautioned the State Government about the dangers of glue sniffing -- News story about the introduction of a new catamaran to the Magnetic Island ferry service -- News story about auditions for a Townsville production of “The Music Man”. Includes a description of the musical -- News story about the employment of teachers in Queensland. Seventy-five students at James Cook University graduated with degrees in primary education, and were expected to find employment -- News story about the 4AY Radio blood-bank appeal, which successfully received 60 litres of blood -- News story about a man who escaped a psychiatric hospital -- Advertisement for Luxaflex -- Advertisement for a Neil Diamond album, which was available at Chandlers -- Advertisement for Caroll’s -- Advertisement for Walltrend -- News story about the Herbert Park Scouts, who were to attend the National Jamboree. Alderman Tony Mooney awarded the Scout Group with a plaque -- News report about the Ross River Dam, which was about to begin the second phase of development -- News story about the Bush Childrens Health Scheme, which cared for 215 children over the span of a year -- News story about a power shortage on Magnetic Island -- Conclusion to NQTV News -- Introduction to Nine National NewsCorporate AuthorNQTVNine NetworkVideo File Name4020672CreditsPresenter: John Hurst ; reporters: Robert Dean, Craig Burgess, Michael NottOriginal Format 3/4 inch video tape cassetteCollation1 video file (MP4) (17 minutes) : digital ; 17MBDate20th December 1982ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1982Cultural content warningPlease be aware that records may contain references to deceased people which may cause sadness or distress.
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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.Access RestrictionsThis item includes syndicated material. Please refer to Local Collection Services for in person access.
NQTV News Monday 20th December 1982 (20th December 1982). Townsville City Council, accessed 26/03/2025, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/21974
