On This Day 1986 May 22nd

Brahmans Back On Track. Seniors and reserves won two hard fought matches against the Pirates. Tries from Padden, Leo, Lade, Cortibarte and Napier led to the A Grade 36-24 win while Gardel, Yasso and Danny Leo led the way in the Reserve Grade.

Proserpine League Lose Gate Money. Open access to freeloaders at the Sports Reserve led to an estimated $1000 loss and danger of losing State and Foley Shield games through failure to guarantee gate receipts.

Ladies Golf. Nola Hansen won Wednesday’s trophy from runner up Bess Simpson.

Rugby Union. Raiders led by Scotty Wardroper beat Brothers 12-0  thanks to a Neil Borellini try.

Tennis Upset. ‘A’ Grade leaders Scotfords were defeated by O’Neil Alrounders.

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Bridge. G. Cantamessa and J. Spencer won the Howell Competition.

Netball Very competitive games took place on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Good shooting from Elspeth Scotford and Mim Tielen.

Junior School Netball. Proserpine beat Burdekin, Collinsville and Bowen in the Whitsunday trials. Anita Fields and Susan Madeo were selected for Whitsunday.

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Soccer. Whitsunday Knights beat Tremorne 3-2 thanks to a winning goal from Colin Downer.

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Squash. Women’s teams are very close with Lyn Hooper’s 50 points just in front of Di Law’s 45 .

Basketball. Cougars beat Panthers 46-21 led by top scorer Rob Fraser with 20 points.

Darts. The Palace Hotel beat the RSL. Top scorer of the night was Barry Humphries.

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Bowls. A great weekend was enjoyed by many. John Daffara and Peter Sala beat Fil Dafara and Bob McClure.

Hill Climb Revival This has become a popular sport. The old climb was at Mt Marlow but Proserpine Motor Cycle Club’s new hill is on the Dittmer Road which is relatively easy for riders.

Proserpine Annual Show. Full details of entries appears.

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Rainforest Conservation. Whitsunday Branch of the Wildlife Conservation Society called on State and Federal Governments to immediately stop logging in remaining virgin rainforest areas.

Guiding Notes. Girls attended an ‘Its a knockout’  at Moranbah on Anzac Day. Leader Gayle Cook needs an assistant. Trainings at Cool Palms and Proserpine are coming up.

Heart Monitor for Hospital. Airlie Beach Rotaryannes presented Matron Dray with a $1000 cheque for a Foetal Heart Monitor.

“ Butterfly” Promotes Whitsundays. A 22 episode series “ Butterfly Island” filmed on locations like Shute Harbour, Dingo Beach and Whitsunday Paradise will promote the area worldwide.

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Champion Fire Brigades. Proserpine and Airlie Beach Fire Brigades under captains Dick Shoebridge and Derek Ward came first and second in the North Queensland Zone Championships.

Teddy Bears Picnic. 200 bears entered the picnic at the Cultural Hall to celebrate Under Eights Week with Family Day Care as hosts.

ESA Handover. Incoming officials of Alpha Phi Chapter took over at the annual dinner at Proserpine Motor Lodge.

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Local Fishermen Petition asking that the Proserpine River be closed from its mouth to trawlers was presented to Parliament by Labour deputy Tom Burns. Commercial fishermen complain that ‘bays ‘are being fished out.

Fun Run to Wanderers. A mini-marathon will go ahead next Saturday from Proserpine to Wanderers Paradise sponsored by Fausts and Wanderers. Individuals and relay teams are invited.

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Power Line Worry.The Electricity Board’s promotion of a heavy duty line through to The Beak Area to serve island resorts is criticised by WCDA who state that there will be no benefit to Coastal residents.

The Big Rodeo. Proserpine and the Whitsundays are gearing up for the hosting of the 1986 Australian Rodeo Championships this weekend at the Rodeo Complex, 20 klms North of Proserpine. Large crowds are expected for spectacular action. 600 entries have been made. The Gold Cup Open campdraft of $2000 and the Australian Championship open draft of $3000 will be the major events.

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