On This Day 1986 July 10th.

Freak Car Crash. A sedan was completely split into front and rear halves in an accident North of Bloomsbury in which five people were injured but all survived.  

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Sand For Airlie Beach. The proposed sand from the Proserpine River was unavailable, being four feet under water with recent rains. Plans to place 50,000 cubic metres on the beach will still go ahead.  

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Road To Collinsville. The proposal to build a two lane bitumen road from Proserpine direct to Collinsville was put on hold with estimated cost of $15 million.  

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Nursing home Opens. Fundraisers of the district including land donor Eddie Dray, the  

Mill’s $50,000 donation and the extra levy on rates by the Council as well as the generosity of local people were congratulated. Matron Debbie Grillmeier and secretary Gwyn Johns were among several hundred people gathered to witness the official opening and were entertained by the Town Band, the Baton Twirlers, the High School Gym Club, Country and Western Singers and a fashion parade.  

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Round Australia Run. A team of 25 army runners are doing an anti clockwise round Australia sponsored run as part of the  Australian Cancer Foundation “Enlist for Life” campaign. They will pass through the district on Sunday.  

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North Queensland Deb of the Year. The following local ladies will compete for the title: Tracey Telford, Melody Anderson, Jane Tibaldi and Sally Dray.  

Bi-Centennial Plans. A picnic, A New Year’s Party and fireworks are among activities that will take place in the new park and walkway to mark the 1988 occasion backed by the WTA and the Chamber Of Commerce.  

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Jack Daniels Retirement. 100 guests gathered for farewell presentations to retiring Rates Clerk Jack Daniels. Shire Chairman Peter Faust and Curator Hec Phillipson praised his 41 years service.  

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Muddy Bay. Construction of the marina now called Boathaven Bay is expected to commence this month.  

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Shutehaven Art Group will mount a colourful display at Romeo’s Italian Restaurant courtyard. Fay Thornley, Sharon Drew and Owen Dalrymple and others will exhibit their work.  

Mackay Permanent Building Society. We pay 11.02% p.a. interest.  

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‘Torres Herald’ Cruises To Whitsundays. The 54 foot schooner built in Brisbane in 1938 is best known as the originator of popular “Fun Race” ten years ago. Alan Southwood rebuilt the boat as one of the first charter boats in  the area.  

‘Air Supply’ skippered by Seddon Cripps won the Round The Whitsundays race from runner up ‘Skeeta’ skippered by Charles Wallis.  

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Open Golf Championships. 126 golfers took part in the mixed foursomes with runners up Mae Secombe and John Grosskreutz the best placed locals.  

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Whitsunday Game Fish Club. Several local, australian and World Records were broken by local anglers. Father and son team Mal and Richard Draper set new Australian records with excellent Queenfish catches.  

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