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Edited news tape 53
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TitleEdited news tape 53SummaryNQTV News stories compile.ContentsInterview about the importance of supporting veterans, which the interviewee esteemed through the proposed “Veterans Entitlement Bill” -- News report about an amendment of legislation, which was related to the distribution and sale of alcohol. The amendment empowered hotel owners to deny their services to people who they suspected were underage -- News report about an appeal by 4CCR FM, which required $30,000 to purchase stronger transmission equipment -- News report about criticisms against conservationists, who maintained that rainforests were a more resilient ecosystem than people expect -- News report about an art exhibition in North Queensland, which showcased a collection of the regions birds -- News report about an Anglican Ordination ceremony which occurred in Yarrabah -- News report about Remembrance Day in Cairns -- News report about a vandalism “attack” on a Mulgrave primary school -- News report about a Boulders planning initiative, which featured the work of “students” -- News report about the creation of a post-office “tourism package” in North Queensland -- News report about Dr. Barry Goldman, who was to retire from his research position on Lizard Island. Goldman was critical of the Government, who failed to subsidise his research throughout his tenure -- News report about the commercial deployment of business computers -- News report about the “drug problem” in Far North Queensland, and how police were hoping to rectify it with “Operation Noah” -- News report about pool safety, which was questioned due to an increase in swimming-related accidents -- Finishing preparations for a trade show -- Interview about the decline in the Australian Dollar -- Bank of Queensland’s new automated tellers -- Operation Noah taking public tips -- Queensland local councils responsible for pool safety regulation -- News report about a price rise in Malanda Milk. Malanda justified their increase by noting an increase in industry wages, along with the rising price of fuel and cartonsCorporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4021647CreditsReporters: Graham Lever, Jennene Rogers, Michael NottOriginal Format 1/2 inch video tape Beta camCollation1 video file (MP4) (25 minutes) : digital ; 951MBDateNovember 1985ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1985Cultural content warningPlease be aware that records may contain references to deceased people which may cause sadness or distress
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Edited news tape 53 (November 1985). Townsville City Council, accessed 15/04/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/23170
