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Edited news file 6
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TitleEdited news file 6SummaryNQTV News stories compile.ContentsAlderman Ron Davis says extension of Cairns runway in the Port Authority’s hands to receive approval from the Federal Government, Premier Ahern to speak to PM Hawke -- Edge Hill in Cairns to have a crime prevention neighbourhood watch program launched on Saturday -- Torres Strait Islanders meet on Thursday Island to discuss independence vs compensation for historical damages -- 4AM mayoral reception in Cairns featuring performance of Irani Arabic dance performed by Shabab-Oman Crew members as part of bicentennial celebrations -- Cairns gas explosion burns victims treated in Royal Brisbane Hospital, inquiry called concerning Cairns Fire Brigade Board to investigate emergency management -- Interview with Nathalie, winner of the 1987 RSL Girl in a Million Quest winner -- Interview with Chris Berg brings Whitsundays promotional caravan style family home bus into the Far North about his journey -- Lumber industry to close timber factories in north Queensland due to World Heritage listing, e.g. Hancock’s mill, interview with Managing Director Murray Hancock who is to meet member for Leichhardt John Gayler -- Torres Strait Islanders hold meeting in Cairns, no resolutions passed -- Twenty-eight anglers invited to attend Department of Primary Industry Northern Fisheries Tournament at Lake Tinaroo, with locals aiming to learn fishing techniques from the anglers -- Motorcycle Riders Association protest against implementation of mandatory leather helmet wearing, emphasise right to choose their own protection, preferring open faced helmets -- Over six hundred Edge Hill households participate in neighbourhood watch program, Martin Tenni attends launch -- Horse racing accidents at Canon Park, jockeys refuse to ride on Saturday in the wet in light of three falls -- Interview with Tom Pyne about retrenchment of Hancock timber employees into park management and park maintenance, Member for Leichhardt John Gayler to interview Hancock workers one to one -- Interview with Tom Pyne who is re-elected to Mulgrave Shire -- Queensland Jockey Association meeting to be held on Friday, needs assurance from North Queensland Racing Association that no action will be taken against the Cairns jockeys, or 350 senior jockeys will refuse to ride on Saturday -- Jakalbaku, a book written by Pastor Dennis Field about the first hundred years of Douglas Shire who interviewed three elderly Aboriginal people, interview with promoter Evan Kingston about assimilation and transition and integration -- Bride of the Year Quest launch to fundraise for Endeavor Foundation which supports intellectually handicapped peopleCorporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4022288CreditsReporter: Sharyn GhidellaOriginal Format 1/2 inch video tape Beta camCollation1 video file (MP4) (25 minutes) : digital ; 943MBDate1988ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1988Cultural 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 6 (1988). Townsville City Council, accessed 25/04/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/23060
