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Fish ‘n’ 4 Wheels: series 2 episode 4 master
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TitleFish ‘n’ 4 Wheels: series 2 episode 4 masterSummaryMaster footage for Fish ‘n’ 4 Wheels.ContentsOpening for Fish ‘n’ 4 Wheels -- Introduction to the program, where Eddie Riddle discusses the Barra Nationals fishing tournament -- Footage of fisherman working on the Daly River -- Interview with Col Cordingly, who was locally known as “the old man of the Daly”. Cordingly expresses his love for the Daly River and the Barra Nationals -- Footage of the opening of the Barra Nationals tournament -- Interview with Wayne ‘Buffalo’ Ross, who won the two previous Barra Nationals. Ross discusses his prior experiences in the tournament and outlines his predictions for the current “contenders” -- Footage of a pig swimming in the Daly River -- Footage of participants catching Barramundi -- Interview fragment from Col Cordingly, who explains his technique for catching Barramundi -- Interview with John Mondora, a North Queensland journalist who considered the Barra Nationals as “one of the greatest fishing tournaments in Australia”. Mondora explains his appreciation for the event and outlines which groups he thinks will win -- Discussion on the tournament’s rules, including tackle restrictions, fuel rations, and the use of nets -- Discussion on the catering which the participants received. Riddle notes that the event coordinator was trained at Buckingham Palace -- Discussion on the current standings of each participating group -- Footage of pig swimming in the Daly River -- Discussion on the current standings of each participating group -- Compilation of footage of fish being caught -- Discussion on the hooks being used -- Footage of tournament participants catching fish -- Discussion on the use of technology throughout the tournament -- Footage of a Barramundi being measured -- Compilation of footage of sharks, catfish, and black jewfish being caught -- Footage of the Barra Nationals award ceremony -- Footage of a pig walking out of the Daly River -- Conclusion to the program.Corporate AuthorNetwork TenFish 'n' Four ProductionsVideo File Name4026591CreditsPresenter: Eddie RiddleOriginal Format 1/2 inch video tape Beta camCollation1 video file (MP4) (23 Minutes) : digital ; 865MBDate2003ImprintTownsville : Network Ten, 2003
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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.Access RestrictionsThis item includes syndicated material. Please refer to Local Collection Services for in person access.
Fish ‘n’ 4 Wheels: series 2 episode 4 master (2003). Townsville City Council, accessed 22/03/2025, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/22384
