On This Day 1986 July 17th

Plans For Resident Engineer. Divisions of responsibility between the Shire Council and its new appointee Don Bullock and his private secretary have been drawn up. He would also have assistance from various consulting engineers.  

Salvation Army Appeal. The local Red Shield Appeal is likely to realise at least $4,500 thanks to doorknocking carried out by Lions, Rotarians, Mill staff and High School Students.  

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Liberal Candidate Endorsed. Shire Councillor Bob Rowley will contest the seat of Whitsunday as Liberal candidate, making the election a three way contest with other candidates Peter Jardine, Labour and Geoff Muntz, national party.  

Historical Display at Cultural Hall. The Historical Society will be asked by Council to set up a display of Cultural History and Artefacts  to create interest in the town’s heritage.  

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Record Crop. Results of the first three weeks of harvesting indicate a predicted all time record crop this year of well over one million tonnes.  

Family Day At Dam. People from both Proserpine and Bowen Shire will have a chance to attend a special family day at the Proserpine Dam to witness progress being made at the site.  

Don’t Say “Muddy Bay”. Residents and press have been asked by Council to call the location of the proposed Airlie Marina “Boathaven Bay”  and avoid using the traditional name of “Muddy Bay”.  

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Ansett Computerised. Ansett Terminals at Proserpine and Hamilton have joined the airline’s national computer system.  

Lions Annual Donations. During the past year Proserpine Lions have donated $24,424 to various local courses including Blue Nurses, the Pensioners Dinner, Hospital, Meals on Wheels, Kindergarten.  Lions had worked 5,999 man hours during the year.  

Stan Camm Steps Down. After 11 years dedicated to the welfare of those with a handicap since the first days of P.A.T.C.H Stan has stepped down as President of the Proserpine Handicapped Persons Committee. He received heartfelt thanks from all those he had helped.  

Council Decides against participating in a natural disaster fund.  

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High School News.  

Jump Rope For Heart. Year eight students raised $1600 for The National Heart Foundation by their sponsored skipping activity.  

Crown of Thorns Starfish. The Great Barrier Reef Authority with help from Australian Navy divers are endeavouring to control their growth. At present some reef patches have been cleared with the injection of over 1000 starfish.  

Cannonvale School Choir. The concert at the Reef Gateway Hotel raised $1200 which will go towards purchase of band instruments . The choir of 40 children with Karina Shim on piano and Bruce Skilton on drums was conducted by Elspeth Scotford.  

1986 Fun Race Weekend. Terry Kelly, president of Airlie Rotary, outlined plans for another successful occasion, involving many local businesses and community clubs.  

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