Our focus this week is what was making news in Warnnambool back in February, 1986.
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Some tough questions on everything from sport, a day at the beach and a night at the theatre.
1. Heavy machinery was used to do what at Warrnambool’s main beach?
a Rebuilt sand dunes
b dredge the bay
c Clear away seaweed
2. Which Australia actor starred in a stage show of A Sentimental Bloke that came to Warrnambool?
a Graham Kennedy
b John Jarratt
c John Waters
3. Hot Chocolate played at the Lady Bay Hotel. Which singer later covered their hit It Started with a Kiss?
a James Reyne
b Neil Finn
c Paul Kelly
4. First division in Tattslotto was what amount?
a $1,370,000
b $805,000
c $1,017,000
5. The historic Nestles workers cottages at Dennington were:
a Still standing but vacated
b Still being lived in
c Hot been demolished
6. Which new school opened its doors in Warrnambool?
a Warrnambool Special Development School
b King’s College
c St Pius
7. A Warrnambool man was arrested after stealing three chickens from which fast food outlet?
a Kentucky Fried Chicken
b Red Rooster
c Ollie’s Trolley
8. Who was named as a headline act at the upcoming 10th Port Fairy Folk Festival?
a Eric Bogle
b Redgum
c Mental as Anything
9. Conservation, Forests and Lands minister Joan Kirner banned what being constructed at Albert Park in Warrnambool?
a Skate park
b BMX track
c Bus Shelters
10. Which state agency announced it would establish a new $1 million depot in Warrnambool?
a State Electricity Commission
b Commonwealth Employment Services
c Country Roads Board
11. Warrnambool Football Club appointed Grant Thomas as its new coach. How old was the former St Kilda player at the time?
a 30
b 27
c 28
12. What quirky race was part of the Wunta Fiesta weekend?
a Barefoot boat race
b Three-legged race
c Beer-can boat race
13. Warrnambool’s mayor at the time was?
a Toni McCormack
b Ron Patterson
c Glenys Philpot
Answers: 1-c. 2-b. 3-c. 4-a. 5-a. 6-b. 7-b. 8-a. 9-c. 10-a. 11-c. 12-a. 13-b.