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NQTV News Monday 10th October 1988
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TitleNQTV News Monday 10th October 1988SummaryNQTV News Monday 10th October 1988.ContentsNews report about the potential opening of a uranium mine in North Queensland. John Kerin of the Australian Labor Party was in favour of examining the prospects of a new uranium mine -- News report about the Federal Government, which was accused of “ripping off” local government. Denver, Beanland noted that the Federal Government’s tax adjustments left local authorities with “financial strain” -- News report about Townsville’s old supreme courthouse, and a meeting regarding its future. The meeting concluded that $750,000 should be allocated for its restoration -- News report about “The Bride of the Year” fundraising contest. Twenty-five of the thirty contestants protested the winner of the event -- News report about the Cairns “Fun in the Sun” festival. The parade was hosted as night, which was a “successful” decision. The president of Fun in the Sun praised the procession, saying “it was prettier than Las Vegas” -- News report about the aftermath of the Pacific Island Festival. Townsville’s council had hoped to dismantle the festival’s village, which was discouraged by the Indigenous activist, Wayne Wharton -- News report about the construction of a Townsville “stopover” centre, which featured a hotel and cafeteria -- News report about a senior lunch hosted in Townsville. The segment also discusses Maria Papageorgiou, a Townsville resident who recently turned 100 -- News report about the “Champion of Champions Country Music Festival” -- News report about a volleyball grand final game between the Roulette Reds and Samichon -- News report about a women’s volleyball grand final game between Samichon and the Comets -- News report about a cricket match between the Brothers and Norths -- News report about an Australian rules match between West Townsville and Swans -- News report about the Willows Raceway 3rd Anniversary event. The event featured the Kern Anniversary Cup -- Weather report -- Footage of the 1987 Kern Anniversary Cup -- Advertisement for the “Priceless” record collection -- Advertisement for Keith Thompson furnitureCorporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4021425CreditsPresenter: Samantha Kume ; reporters: Wes Crook, Rick Anderton, Leith Manifold, Brian JeffsOriginal Format 1/2 inch video tape Beta camCollation1 video file (MP4) (25 minutes) : digital ; 988MBDate10th October 1988ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1988
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NQTV News Monday 10th October 1988 (10th October 1988). Townsville City Council, accessed 24/04/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/23154
