North Queensland: how it all began

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TitleNorth Queensland: how it all beganSummaryProgram detailing the history of North Queensland, and the 21 years of North Queensland Television.ContentsIntroduction to the program given by a presenter from 1964 -- Compilation of photos and videos, accompanied by a description of the origin and development of humanity, to “take care of the first few million years” of the history of North Queensland -- Presenter discussing the history of Townsville, and how it was difficult to substantiate older stories due to the loss of historical sources, and the potential exaggeration and/ or distortion due to personal motives. Stories about some older figures, the ‘rowdiness’ of areas like Charter Towers, and the gold rush -- The presenter recounts the history of North Queensland’s role in the First World War, the Separationist movement, the Great Depression. The beautification of Townsville had also occurred, which, as the presenter highlighted, involved child labour. The presenter makes mention of how the 20s and 30s was a period of diligent work and prosperity -- the presenter discusses the history of the Second World War, and how it impacted life in Townsville -- Mention of how ‘Victory Day’ in Charters Towers was “the Biggest Party” in North Queensland so far -- Discussion of the death of King George, and the introduction of Queen Elizabeth as the new Queen of the Commonwealth. In Ayr, an armada was made in the Queens honour -- History of how Cairns emerged as one of the largest cities in Far North Queensland, and the creation of the now defunct Imperial Hotel -- Discussion on North Queensland’s sugar-cane industry, and sporadic weather -- Discussion on the creation of the Burdekin road and rail bridge -- Discussion of the Ayr water festival in 1958 and onwards -- Compilation of water-skiers failing to perform a jump, along with other amusing scenes -- Discussion of Bowen, and how the Port of Bowen decreased in activity -- Discussion on the creation of TNQ7 -- Fragment of the Bobby Limb show -- Discussion of how TNQ7 enabled the efficient distribution of local news and entertainment -- Discussion of the Townsville sugar shed fire, in May 1963 and how it caused $5 million in damages -- Discussion of the Townsville centenary, and how its rapid development lead to the city becoming the “Capitol of the North”. Discussion of the sporting events that occurred throughout the centenary is also included -- Discussion of Cairns as the second city of North Queensland, and as the “playground of the Far North” -- Discussion of the military development in North Queensland -- Discussion on the ‘Mad Bomber of Pimlico’ -- Discussion on Cyclone Althea in 1971 -- Discussion on the damages done by Cyclone Althea -- Interview with a victim of Cyclone Althea -- Discussion in the financial damages caused by Cyclone Althea, and how Australia extended its sympathy to Townsville, and how James Cook University received funding to study Cyclone Althea, from a meteorological and Civil Engineering perspective -- Discussion on the expansion and quality of James Cook University -- Discussion on the opening of the Cairns University Centre -- Discussion on the 2nd and 4th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment, and their involvement in the Pacific between the 1940s and 1970s -- Discussion of the involvement of the Royal Australian Air Force in Townsville, and its importance throughout the Second World War -- Discussion on the involvement of the Navy in Townsville -- Discussion on the Centenary of Cairns, its urban development, and festivities -- Footage of the Cairns Centenary parade -- Discussion on how the Queens Hotel was being renovated into the new headquarters for North Queensland Television -- Discussion on the history of the Queens Hotel -- Discussion on the passing of Alderman Perc Tucker in 1980 -- Discussion on the Flinders pedestrian mall, including its history and geography -- Discussion on the potential future of North Queensland, including the development of the Burdekin Dam, and calls for regional independence from the Queensland State GovernmentCorporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4024775CreditsPresenter: John HurstOriginal Format 1 inch video tapeCollation1 video file (MP4) (80 minutes) : digital ; 2.96GBDate1983ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1983

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Local Note4024775

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North Queensland: how it all began