On This Day 1986 June 19th

Shire of Whitsunday. A name change for the Shire was proposed to include ‘Whitsunday’which would promote publicity for the area. An opinion poll or a survey to determine popularity was suggested.

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Wildlife Competition. Many students entered posters or essays to a competition set by the Proserpine Branch of the Wildlife Preservation Society. The top entry with the title of Junior Conservationist of the Year was awarded to Monique Theuwsof Cannonvale School.

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Second Jetty Officer. It is proposed to advertise for the position of ‘Jetty Master’ at Shute Harbour to share duties and enable continuous supervision so that fees would not be missed.

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Obituary

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James [Jim] McDonald, 77 years old from Preston. Guards of honour were formed at the church by members of the Bowling Club and the RAOB Lodge.

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Lillian Hutchinson died aged 90 years. She emigrated from Peterborough, England and settled in Cannonvale in 1951 with her family. She was a leading figure in the building of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, and the QCWA, also as treasurer of the Ladies Guild. Sons Stanley and Ray and daughters Olive Peach, Doreen Moulding and Jill all survived her, as did her 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grand children.

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Hubert Robert Raymer, a long time resident of Marathon Street died aged 86.

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Ansett’s Investment. Ansett appointed former Hayman managing director Andre Maestracci to be director of South Molle and Hook Island, to popularise these resorts recently acquired by Ansett.

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“Fish Anywhere” Proserpine Whitsunday Sportfishing Club’s competition last weekend allowed members to fish their favourite spots so long as they were back by 4pm on Sunday for the weigh-in.

Good queenfish, King Salmon, and Barra were landed. Trevor Saunders won from Mick Muller with John Hinschen the best junior angler.

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Proserpine Boomerang Throwing is the newest sport in town, instigated by long time resident Bruce Bargo who had previous experience coaching youngsters in making and throwing boomerangs.

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Tennis Partners Reunite. Diane Hunt [nee Roberts] and Cheryl Raiteri [nee Pepper] rejoined after a 16-year break from their junior days at Cannonvale School, coached by the Principal, Jack Murphy. Diane and Cheryl finished fourth in the Home Hill Competition.

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Whitsunday Guiding. A region camp at Moranbah for guides and rangers was followed by an outing to Frankston Aquaculture Centre and a Mothers Day Parade at St. Martin’s Church Cannonvale.

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Careers Night is being organised by Airlie Beach Rotaract Club at the Reef Gateway Hotel. About 50 businesses will be represented with students being transported from schools by minibus.

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Bicentennial Presentation. Local committee members Vera McLennan and Alan Hobson presented Eddie Gray and son with recognition of their sponsorship of the local Bi-centenary plans.

Bike Rider Race in Bowen. Clint Burke, Stephen Madeo and the Penhalulhurick brothers were among an impressive group of Pee Wee riders doing battle in the Bowen 2 day event.

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Coral Sea Resort was nominated for the Queensland Tourist and Travel Awards.

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Real Estate Boom. Despite the gloomy outlook of the economy Barrier Reef Real Estate sold $7.5million of real estate to Melbourne investors including Whitsunday Shopping Centre, Airlie All Sports and Bluewater Villas.

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