On This Day 1986 June 5th

Confidence in Mill’s Purchase of Wanderers. Shareholders of the Sugar Mill returned a vote of confidence in the acquisition of Whitsunday Wanderer’s Tourist Resort despite the Mill’s disappointing year of crushing with 90,000 tonnes of cane left in the field and what was described as a ‘dismal’ first year with the resort.

Cane Maturing. Proserpine cane crop is maturing well with sugar content up two units compared to 1985. Starting date for crushing will be June 17^th.

Horrific Car Collision. A Mackay woman was killed instantly, 14 kilometres North of Proserpine when she lost control while manoeuvring around a deep pothole when her vehicle was thrown into the path of a semi-trailer.

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Obituary

Margaret Jean Hiscox, an old resident of Myrtle Creek passed away in the Townsville Hospital.

John Malcolm Milne, a well known district farmer from North Gregory died peacefully at home.

Racing Club Proposal. Support from the Minister For Racing was being sought. In past years three racing clubs have existed in the area. One at Breadalbane flourished until a strange day when a galloping horse disappeared on the track behind some trees and was not the same one that came into view at the other side.

P.J.R.L.Proserpine teams travelled to play St. Mary’s Junior Rugby League and recorded good wins in Under 11s, Under 13s and Under 15s.

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$9 Million For Highway. Work planned for the Mackay-Bowen section included bridges over Myrtle and Deadman’s Creeks.

Fourteen Years Of Blue Nursing. The annual doorknock appeal for this Christian Outreach of the Uniting Church was led by Sisters Doreen Wesley and Denise Hobson. Last year 4,892 clients were visited. Services are without charge so they rely on donations.

Opposition To Miss Figurehead Contest. Organisers of Airlie Beach Fun Race were reminded of the promotion of the region as a family resort destination.

Fun Run 1986. The semi marathon  25.4 kilometres race from Fausts Corner to Whitsunday Wanderers was contested by eleven 8 person relay teams and ten individuals, three of whom beat all the relay teams. First junior home was local runner Shane Matthews.

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High School Musical. The production of “Dracular Baby”will take place in August. Full scale rehearsals are taking place now.

Palm Grove Reunion. Over 70 former pupils attended the reunion of Palm Grove School in Upper Conway which closed 34 years ago. The second of two schools was opened in 1926 under Fred Clowes, an amazing teacher with two artificial legs from above the knee amputations.

Skipper Returns. Former skipper of the “Island Wanderer” and “Whitsunday Wanderer” Bob Jenkins returned to Daydream Island on a trip to promote “The Yellow Submarine”. Over 60 travel agents attended .

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Special Education Students enjoyed a visit to Seagulls Restaurant and Mandalay Watersports learning about commercial kitchens and then boating skills with their teacher Pat Miller.

A.R.L. Three members of Airlie Beach Bloods, Darren Short, Mark Bland and Trevor Bennett have been selected for the Mackay representative team in the North Queensland Championships in Cairns this weekend.

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Whitsunday Sailing Club Trophy Night. Club Champions were: Nick Harris and Steven Thynne[Sabots], Peter Chengody [Lazers], Adam Raleigh and Peter Demartini [Presidents Trophy]

Knight Attack. Whitsunday Soccer Club teams both won in Mackay this weekend They are now league leaders in the Second Division and lying second in the first division after winning 9-1.

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Healthy Night For Netball. The netball season is progressing well with Sea Eagles and Veterans teams and a total of ten junior teams participating regularly, some healthy fundraising taking place and eleven girls passing an umpiring exam.

League. Brahmans beat the Miners 10-8 in Collinsville

Union. Raider beat City’s Mackay  30-0

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Tennis. Team leaders A Grade- Scotfords , Reserve Grade -Slammers.

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