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TitleEdited news file 1SummaryNQTV News stories compile.ContentsWorld Healing Day activities in Cairns, International Year of Peace, interview with representative promoting the event -- New Years eve celebrations, boost in liquor sales in Cairns, policeman speaks on road safety -- 1986, 27% downturn in state building industry, surplus houses being absorbed, house prices rise -- Cairns Mayor Ron Davis confirms many projects approved for 1987 -- Man between 17 to early 20s breaks into four homes in the Cairns marlin coast area and sexually abused boys within the past two months, interview with police representative, appeal for information -- Aboriginal woman working in Cairns Base Hospital Dorothy O’Neil goes missing, last seen around 3am on Saturday morning in Digger Street Cairns, interview with her sister, leaves hurried last minute note -- Description of man sexually abusing boys -- Irukandji jellyfish penetrate beach nets and sting people, some hospitalized in Cairns Base Hospital -- Survey of people’s New Year’s resolutions at Cairns, including Cairns Mayor Alderman Davis, Mulgrave Shire’s Tom Pyne -- 14-year-old Simon Cramwell won a bicycle from the Balaclava cycle centre in a competition to find a mascot, entry was a drawn cassowary bird, interview with competition representative -- Interview with two men about going to the U.S. -- Hour long siege at Gordonvale in December 1985, interview with constable mark Norris and sergeant Paul McArthur, who were presented awards for bravery by Superintendent Cal Farrah -- 55m long Albany barge built 10 years ago, largest in the state, responsible for carrying supplies to remote communities in Cape York and Torres Strait, re-fitted by Mason Shipping to cater for mining industry in far north, interview with Mason Shipping representative -- Old Waterside amenities building for Cairns Port wharf number 3 repurposed into a museum, interview with a man -- Sex offender alleged to have entered five homes between April 24 and December 21 arrested -- Flecker Botanic Gardens targeted by thieves who stole 154 flowering orchids and 20 rare palms, interview with Council’s Parks director Rob Gutthrey -- 16-year-old Melinda Bistle participates in surf lifesaving events as a Queensland representative, interview with Melinda -- Lizard Island shark attacks Italian Mr. Russo, biting his leg off, man taken to Cairns Base hospital, interview with former Lizard Research Station Director Barry Goldman -- Cairns bank account in excess of $53,000 inactive for seven years, interview with Commonwealth Bank acting chief manager Kevin McKenna Corporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4022224Original Format 1/2 inch video tape Beta camCollation1 video file (MP4) (24 minutes) : digital ; 914MBDaten.d.ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1986Cultural content warningPlease be aware that records may contain references to deceased people which may cause sadness or distress.
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Edited news file 1 (n.d.). Townsville City Council, accessed 25/04/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/23041
