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Public Interest In Marina. 150 People attended the information evening for the proposed Boat Haven Marina and hotel complex. Plans and an artists impression were on view. State MP Geoff Muntz said the development would boost tourism on the Whitsunday mainland.
Hold Up Robbery In Court. David Anthony Kear, charged with holding up NSW Bank in Airlie in April 1982 was brought to court. The robbery and getaway were carefully planned and constitute an interesting story culminating in West’s arrest at Moonee Valley Melbourne 4 years later.
Obituary, George Sax, a very old and gifted local identity died aged 94 years. George had been a great musician and a fantastic collector of shells.
State Liberal Leader Visit. Sir William Knox called in to Proserpine and predicted that ‘the sugar industry will remain around for a long time.’The Proserpine Mill became the third highest producer of sugar out of Australia’s 32 mills with an estimated tonnage of 1,100,000 tonnes.
Dental Health Week Poster Competition, commemorating 75 Years of Dental Health Service. Winners were Anthony Compston and Nils Thomsen, Cannonvale School, Theo Hart, Proserpine, and Craig Walding, Proserpine Special Unit.
‘The Local’ Bottle Shop: Benmore Scotch Whisky $11.99.
Fun Race Fever. Now a spectacular week in the Airlie Beach calendar and a serious source of revenue, growing from a bottle of rum wager between two local yachties ten years ago. The mardis gras, food stalls and carnival atmosphere is a rich fundraiser for local schools and clubs. Four weeks to fun in the third week in September.
The Professionals Real Estate; three bedroom, pantry and garage, a steal at $43,500.
Fausts Qmart; No 14 chicken $3.78, Streaky Bacon $4.79.
Airlie Bloods missing several of their best players went down in wet weather 115 to 46 to Mackay Cities.
Rugby Union. Local stars Ray Aldridge and Peter Chengody both had strong games for North Queensland against Brisbane.
League The Brahmans have to beat the reigning premiers Collinsville to bring the 1986 Whitsunday Grand final back to Proserpine
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