On This Day 1986 Nov. 13th.

Road Works Cripple Business. Upgrading the roads between the highway and Proserpine Main Street is causing difficulty of access to shops etc nearby. Owners are reporting up to 70% drop in trade. The time it took to complete the work was the major gripe.  

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“Charlene’s” Future Assured. Alf Casey’s crocodile will live on as a breeder on a crocodile farm at Yeppoon. Alf himself is recovering well in hospital from his ordeal.  

Collinsville Road Petition. The Chamber of Commerce believes there is a strong case for a direct road  and 3000+ signatures would be required. Several hundred have already signed.  

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Write To Santa. The Royal Queensland Bush Children’s Health Centre In Townsville will again conduct its “ letter from Santa” service. Each child will receive a hand written reply.  

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Main Street Palm Tree Planting. Chamber of Commerce expressed anger at the delay in starting the project.  

Tragedy On The Highway. Two well known Cannonvale Boys, Rodney Berry and Warren McGoldrick, were killed in a head-on collision with a semi-trailer on Saturday near Lethebrook Bridge.  

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Remembrance Day. 36 people gathered at the Cenotaph and were welcomed by RSL President Barry Parnel. Wreathes were laid on behalf of schools and service clubs. The Mill Whistle marked the occasion.  

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Historically Speaking. A display of photos, articles and information given by Proserpine residents was mounted in the foyer of the Cultural Hall. The Proserpine Historical Museum Society have just received the first installment of photos and articles from the Hallam Family re Island tourism development at the turn of the century.  

Bicentennial Relay To Pass Through Proserpine. The Around Australia Relay will go through Proserpine at 7.30 pm on Sat. June 11^th.  

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Mount Marlow Motor Bike Hill Climb. The first event for 10 years was open to motor bikes of different sizes and involved timed runs to the top of Mount Marlow. The record time set by Les Wilson was 17 seconds in 1976. Pee Wee champion was Scott McGoldrick.  

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Lindeman Island Development. The resort will be closed in 1987. The revamp will include 160 new units.  

Bicenntenial Transformation At Cannonvale. A beautification project adjacent to Cannonvale School has already begun which includes barbecue facilities and beachfront walkways.  

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Junior Cricket. Teams for under 9’s, 10’s,11’s,12’s,13’s and 14’ from Ayr travelled to Proserpine. Only the Under 9’s were successful.  

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Proserpine Ex-Services Club. Dine to the music, enjoy a smorgasbord dinner. $12.00 per head includes show and dinner.  

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