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Edited news file 13
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TitleEdited news file 13SummaryNQTV News stories compile.ContentsDesigners Label Warehouse opens in the Fred Moule Pavilion in Cairns and soon Townsville despite resistance from locals -- Mayor Davis speaks at the opening of the Cairns campus of TAFE in Mulgrave -- Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation holds Tablelands tours for Darwin visitors to promote tourism growth through awareness of tourist amenities -- Prince Leonard of Hutt River tours Queensland, visits Cairns nursing home, plants tree, and speaks to journalist -- Hospitality training programs held for Aboriginal people and Islanders in North Queensland -- Ten thousand dollars raised in Red Cross fundraiser -- Pursuit of Excellence Awards in Hospitality 1986 awarded to Ian Thomas and Gordon -- Army officer Gary Scott describes 52-year-old Barry Petersen as a modern Lawrence of Arabia, interview with Barry about the Vietnam War -- 20-30 extra policemen needed in Cairns local area and neighbourhood watch -- Bandit robs Ampol service station, pulling rifle on Manager Rod Cade -- Clifton Park Nursery uses three semitrailers to transport Bougainvillea to an island resort, interview with nursery owner Kim Morris -- Cairns Pacific Hotel restaurants celebrate oriental food festival, specializing in Italian food which is a success -- Mr. Norman fundraises locally for Cairns College of TAFE campus, lacking federal funding, target $5 million -- Multi-million dollar boost to Far North budget accommodation funded by Melbourne businessman Darryl Bresnahan, who says current backpacker accommodations are a possible safety risk -- Australians celebrate St. Patricks Day at the Crown Hotel in Cairns -- Cairns Council concerned by the Trinity inlet waste contamination, emphasises need for action -- Daintree forest logged despite other sites available -- Third Aboriginal resident of Yarrabah watchhouse attempts suicide despite anti-suicide measures, brought to Carins Base Hospital -- Two hundred angry Goondi cane growers protest moving of mills to other towns like Babinda and Marillion, preferring mill to move to South Johnstone -- Exhibition of painter Bill OffordCorporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4022234CreditsReporters: Sharyn Ghidella, Rick AndertonOriginal Format 1/2 inch video tape Beta camCollation1 video file (MP4) (25 minutes) : digital ; 932MBDate1987ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1987Cultural 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 13 (1987). Townsville City Council, accessed 25/04/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/23048
