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NQTV 25 Years
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TitleNQTV 25 Years SummaryTelevision program to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of North Queensland Television.ContentsAerial footage of a radio tower, accompanied by images of North Queensland Televisions history -- Compilation of local, Australian, and International programs -- Recount on the history of North Queensland, including the Townsville Centenary, the creation of Flinders Mall, and Cyclone Althea -- Interview fragment with Jack Gleeson, regarding his thoughts on North Queensland Television -- Fragment of one of the first broadcasts made over TNQ7 -- History of the creation of NQTV, from its conception in 1958, to its establishment in 1962 -- 1962 address from Cecil Carmody, regarding the creation of North Queensland television -- Interview fragment with Jack Gleeson, regarding the employment and training of a majorly untrained staff, and how the NQTV workers nonetheless performed “very well” -- Discussion on the technical challenges of creating a regional television station, the emergence of colour television, and NQTVs acquisition of FNQ 10 -- Interview fragment of Jack Gleeson, regarding the acquisition of FNQ 10 -- Discussion on the history of NQTV’s equipment, Cyclone Althea, and the recovery effort that ensued -- History of NQTV up to 1987, and the challenges that have been imposed on the company -- Interview with an executive NQTV member -- Discussion on the state of NQTV in 1971, and the companies desire to move forward from the use of film -- Interview fragment from Keith Christensen, who explained how NQTV were able to quickly recover from Cyclone Althea -- Discussion on the move to colour television, and the acquisition of the Queens Hotel -- Explanation of the technology stack that was currently utilised at NQTV -- Compilation of footage from 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s television shows -- Discussion on the history of advertising on NQTV -- Footage of a “slip-up” advertisement in the 1960s -- Compilation of advertisements, from the 1960s to the 1980s -- Technician explaining the importance and significance of satellite communication -- Keith Christensen explaining the significance of satellite communication -- Jack Gleeson explaining why ‘terrestrial’ transmissions are still important for the distribution of local programs -- NQTV expressing their legacy, and their promises for the futureCorporate AuthorNQTVVideo File Name4024780Original Format 1 inch video tapeCollation1 video file (MP4) (52 minutes) : digital ; 1.73GBDate1987ImprintTownsville : NQTV, 1987
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Restrictions On UseNo permissions granted for reuse. Contact Townsville Citylibraries Local History Collection for reproduction requests.Content GovernanceReasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and permissability of content. We will respond to feedback in a timely manner.
NQTV 25 Years (1987). Townsville City Council, accessed 23/10/2026, https://stories.townsville.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/26596
