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Newsweek March 1986
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TitleNewsweek March 1986SummaryNewsweek episode from March 1985.ContentsInterview with Joh Bjelke-Petersen, which addressed his age, his relationship with Ronald Reagan and George Bush, and how his passion for politics keeps him motivated. Bjelke-Peterson also cautioned that without him, Australia would “become a socialist republic immediately”. Following this, Bjelke-Petersen discusses the amicability of the people of Babinda, and the eventual resolution of the “sugar dispute”. Finally, Bjelke-Petersen said that his “genie wish” would be to “get rid of the people in Canberra” -- News report about the reaction of the Babinda sugar farmers to the recent Bjelke-Petersen cabinet meeting. The farmers of Babinda were suspicious of Bjelke-Petersen’s proposal and were disillusioned by the fact that “they were a political football between the State and Federal Government” -- Interview with an Innisfail sugarcane grower, who was frustrated with the National and Labor parties -- News report about a Rockhampton policeman, Derek Ian Pickles, who was awarded the George Cross. The George Cross was awarded to the man for his bravery in a murder-suicide incident. The segment includes an interview with the recipient’s mother, who discusses his shyness and remorse following the incident -- News report about the Box and Irukandji jellyfish in North Queensland, and how research was used to mitigate their harm. Alderman Tom Pyne discussed the use of swimming nets in Mulgrave, and how it failed to prevent Irukandji jellyfish and sea snakesCorporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4021758CreditsPresenter and reporter: Linda Kilpatrick ; reporters: Rick Anderton, Graham LeverOriginal Format 1/2 inch video tape Beta camCollation1 video file (MP4) (25 minutes) : digital ; 964MBDateMarch 1985ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1985
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Newsweek March 1986 (March 1985). Townsville City Council, accessed 24/04/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/23176
